PUBG update 2.55 is now available on consoles, and this is for patch 28.1, which sees the addition of the Pico Bus, weapon adjustments and more. Read on for the complete patch notes.

PUBG Update 2.55 Patch Notes for Feb. 15:

Map Service

The map service has been updated to closely reflect regional preferences.

※ Console players can anticipate map changes every Thursday at 7 AM UTC.

Live Server – Normal Match

Random Map Regions – Console

Bigger maps will each have a 22% probability and smaller maps will have a 11% rate each.

Live Server – Ranked

• Erangel (25%) / Miramar (25%) / Taego (20%) / Vikendi (20%) / Deston (10%)
• The map service for Ranked is updated on a season-by-season basis.

< Dev’s comment >

Following the December release of our tenth map, Rondo, we recognized the need for a map service approach that more accurately aligns with player preferences – so with Erangel being the exception, we have specifically considered regional variations.

We’ve employed in-game metrics to overhaul our map selection mechanism, ensuring it now mirrors regional preferences more closely. This adjustment significantly boosts the likelihood of players enjoying their favored maps.

Further analysis of community input and trends has prompted us to revise the lineup of fixed maps. For example, for the KR/JP and KAKAO regions (PC), we’ve responded to explicit player feedback by securing a permanent spot for three beloved maps, Taego and Sanhok included. When it comes to areas with a random map selection, a clear preference for larger maps has emerged, leading us to favor all such maps, Deston being the sole exception. Despite Deston’s lower preference, its comparative popularity over smaller maps has justified a slight uptick in its appearance rate.

For this map service strategy, prioritizing player feedback is crucial – we will maintain our practice of monitoring regional trends through metrics while enhancing our engagement with the community to guide the improvements more effectively and appropriately.

For Ranked, we’ve ensured that all 8×8 maps are included, with four prominently featured in Esports, now established as fixed rotations. For more details on this change, read the Dev Letter: Ranked Map Service previously shared.

※ Please note that the features and updates described below are subject to change or removal due to issues such as bugs, in-game problems, and community feedback. The images used are intended as visual references only; the actual game may look different as the builds are continually developed and refined before release.

Gunplay

JS9

• Damage: 34 → 32
• Vertical recoil increased by approximately 18%.
• Horizontal recoil increased by approximately 15%.

Shotguns

S1897

• Buckshot spread has increased by approximately 13%.
• Time required for pump action: 0.5s → 0.61s
• Bullet size has been slightly reduced. (Thus, reducing the likelihood of accurately striking the target.)

S686

• Buckshot spread has increased by approximately 14%.
• Bullet size has been slightly reduced.

DBS

• Buckshot spread has increased by approximately 40%.
• Time required for pump action: 0.45s → 0.63s
• Rate of fire decreased from 480 RPM → 375 RPM.
• Bullet size has been slightly reduced.

Choke

• Pellet spread tightness: 30% → 13%

< Dev’s comment >

The JS9 was initially designed to diversify the current AR & DMR gunplay meta, aiming to improve its versatility through balanced damage output and refined recoil control. Thus the JS9 distinguished itself as a formidable weapon, achieving the highest kill ratio among its peers and emerging as a compelling new option. Yet, its notable average win rate of 56.0% in clashes with ARs signals the need for rebalancing, especially to moderate its overperformance in mid to long-range combats. While efforts have been made to tune its damage and recoil, its excellence in close-quarter confrontations and player-friendliness will sustain. And looking ahead to 2024, we’d like to enhance the functionality of less favored weapons, so let us know your thoughts, starting with the JS9, to help us shape SMG’s future.

Similarly, Shotguns ran through thorough assessments via in-game analytics and ongoing player feedback, verifying their potent damage capacity at extended ranges. Although designed to excel in close-quarters combat, we’ve decided to rebalance buckshot spread, bullet size, and Choke performance to moderate their impact in medium to long-range encounters. This adjustment aims to restrict their effective range, but maintain their positions as a formidable option within 10 meters. Additionally, for the S1897 and DBS, we’ve fine-tuned the pump action timing and rate of fire, scaling down their effectiveness in scenarios involving multiple opponents. The DBS, in particular, has demonstrated a considerable win rate of 59.7% against ARs and 59.5% against SMGs. These changes are intended to align it more closely with other fellow Shotguns.

World: Rondo

※ The following features are available only in Rondo.

New Vehicle: Pico Bus

Introducing PUBG’s first electric vehicle. Ride the new 6-seater Pico Bus and discover the unique charm of electric vehicles as you hit the roads of Rondo!

• Unlike other vehicles, the Pico Bus is battery-powered and offers superior acceleration.
• Health: 1800
• Max speed: Approximately 114km/h
• Max speed using boost: Approximately 127km/h
  • Boost provides excellent initial acceleration but significantly drains the battery.
• Max speed when going backward: Approximately 40km/h
• Regenerative braking comes into play when the forward/reverse keys are released.
  • During regenerative braking, the battery will be slightly charged.
  • Regenerative braking does not work if the vehicle is switched off or the battery is completely discharged.
• Exclusive sound for electronic vehicles has been added.
• Chargeable only at the Charging Station.
• World-spawns only in Rondo.

Charging Station

Electronic vehicles can be charged at the Charging Station.

• Charging Stations have been added to the NEOX Factory and Test Track.
• Charging method and charging time are the same as those of the Fuel Pump.
• Does not cause physical damage when destroyed.

Electronic vehicles can be charged at the Charging Station.

• Charging Stations have been added to the NEOX Factory and Test Track.
• Charging method and charging time are the same as those of the Fuel Pump.
• Does not cause physical damage when destroyed.

Market

Item Shop

• 2 healing items have been added.
  • First Aid Kit
  • Energy Drink
• The available quantity for particular purchasable items has been changed from 4 to 2.
• The purchase price of particular items has increased.
• The selling price of attachments has been reduced.

Weapons Dealer

• Removed the Vector and added new weapons.
  • QBZ
  • AKM
  • M249
  • UMP45
  • Micro UZI
  • S12K
• The Weapons Dealer only offers world-spawn weapons for purchase.

Pillar UAZ

• To enhance defense capabilities while adjusting the overall balance, we’ve broadened the bulletproof coverage area and moderately reduced its health.

Emergency Cover Flare

Weight increased from 15 → 23.

Inventory

Looted BR Coins and Gold Bars will be sorted after healing and boost items.

Weather

To reduce player fatigue and distraction, brightness and overall shadows of the Sunset weather have been adjusted.

Minimap

Terrain color and outlines have been adjusted for better visibility.

Spawn Changes

• The number of spawns for the Blue Chip Transmitter has slightly decreased.
• The number of spawns for the Emergency Cover Flare has significantly decreased.

Misc.

Removed a few doors in some buildings in Rondo.

Gameplay

※ The following features apply to all modes.

Vaulting

Explore new ways to jump, strengthen teamwork, and have a bit more fun with our new vaulting features.

Vehicle Vaulting

You can now vault vehicles, with a few exceptions!

• Available when the vehicle is moving at 5km/h or less, regardless of whether the engine is running or not.

Co-op Climb

The new cooperative vaulting feature will help you reach greater heights and allow you to lend a hand to pull up your teammate.

Lifting a Teammate

• For the player lifting their teammate, crouch near the desired location and hold down the Limited Interact key.
  • This interaction is not possible if you’re standing, prone, or positioned on terrain exceeding a specific angle.
• For the player attempting to vault, press the Interact key to step onto your teammate’s hands and proceed with the vault.
  • This interaction is not possible if you’re prone.
  • There is a maximum height limit for this action.
• Any significant impact, being knocked out, or being killed will interrupt and cancel the co-op climb.

Pulling Up a Teammate

• For the player pulling up a teammate, crouch and hold down the Limited Interact key to extend your hand, offering a grip for your teammate.
  • This interaction is not possible if you’re standing, prone, or positioned on terrain exceeding a specific angle.
• For the player attempting the climb, press the Interact key to grasp your teammate’s offered hand and climb up.
  • This interaction is not possible if you’re prone.
• Any significant impact, being knocked out, or being killed will interrupt and cancel the co-op climb.

Dev’s comment: With Update 28.1, we’re introducing new vaulting features to add more action to the game. While experienced players have their own ways of vaulting vehicles, we’re making vehicle vaulting even more accessible to allow for more realistic and natural play with less unnecessary movement. We’re also introducing a 2-player co-op climb for a whole new experience, paving the way for stronger teamwork and new strategies.

Vehicles

Three-wheeled motorbikes have been removed from all maps due to the notably low usage. In their stead, we’ve adjusted the spawn rates of vehicles that see more frequent use.

Gas Can

An upgrade has been made to one of our classic items – the Gas Can, to help make it into a more dandy tool.

• Vehicles can now be refueled from outside using the Gas Can.
  • Equip the Gas Can and use the Limited Interact key when near a vehicle to start refueling.
• Removed the automatic transfer of the Gas Can to the inventory when you enter a vehicle while it’s equipped.

Ranked – Season 28

• The leaderboard will reset after the Live Server maintenance.
• Check out your final Tier from the previous season through your Career page.