PUBG Update 33.1 Makes Huge Change to Sanhok Map

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Key Takeaways

  • PUBG: Battlegrounds’ update 33.1 introduces destructible terrain to the Sanhok map, offering new tactical opportunities.
  • The update includes changes to visuals, gunplay improvements, and a revamped Red Zone mechanic, enhancing gameplay.
  • Overhauls to matchmaking, team finding, and a new lobby pose feature aiming to enhance player experience and communication.

As a seasoned Battlegrounds player with countless hours under my belt, let me tell you about the latest patch notes that dropped recently. It seems like PUBG Corporation is really listening to their players and addressing many of the long-standing issues we’ve been dealing with for quite some time.

A fresh update for the game “PUBG: Battlegrounds” has been rolled out, introducing a significant alteration to its Sanhok map. Now, this modification incorporates destructible terrain elements, thereby increasing the variety of strategic possibilities that players can exploit.

Even though PUBG: Battlegrounds was among the first to introduce the battle royale genre, it has remained popular even with numerous rivals entering the scene. Although PUBG no longer holds the number one spot in the battle royale world, its dedicated fanbase remains loyal due to constant updates and a unique gaming experience. The developers at PUBG Studios ensure that the game stays exciting by introducing new maps, tweaking gameplay mechanics, and offering fresh cosmetic items for players to enjoy.

The new version 33.1 update for PUBG: Battlegrounds introduces several modifications, most notably impacting the PUBG Sanhok map by incorporating destructible landscapes and buildings. Introduced in 2018, the Sanhok map has garnered both acclaim and debate among players, as various updates to the Asia-inspired tropical island PUBG map have resulted in differing opinions from the gaming community.

PUBG: Battlegrounds Patch 33.1 Makes Sanhok Destructible

In the update 33.1 for PUBG: Battlegrounds, the Sanhok map now follows the destructible changes introduced in the Rondo map with Update 29.1 from April 2024. This means that certain terrains and crucial structures within Sanhok can now be damaged or destroyed using explosives such as grenades, rocket launchers, mortars, and the Red Zone effect. The level of destruction in buildings varies depending on their material; steel and stone buildings will only partially collapse. Moreover, some trees are now susceptible to damage from explosives, making jungle cover potentially hazardous for players seeking refuge.

Alongside enhancing the destructible landscape feature, update 33.1 for PUBG: Battlegrounds brings about comprehensive visual transformations across Sanhok. This includes revamping the iconic rice field zones and tweaking various sections of the map to boost visual appeal and authenticity. The update also tinkers with gunplay mechanics, amplifying the firing rate and precision of most Submachine Guns (SMGs) to strengthen their unique characteristics. Additionally, the update introduces global modifications to the Red Zone impact, reducing its damage intensity while increasing its occurrence within the play area.

Enhancing Sanhok maps by adding more destructible landscapes solidifies PUBG‘s standing as a strong competitor among elite battle royale games. Alongside other updates outlined in the 2024 PUBG plan, players can anticipate an invigorating new gameplay experience throughout 2025 and beyond.

PUBG: Battlegrounds Update 33.1 Patch Notes

World: SanhokDestructible Map

In the debut of Destructible Terrain with the introduction in Rondo (as the initial chapter of environmental damage), Update 33.1 has dramatically altered Sanhok into a destructible playfield. Witness a revamped Sanhk, where not just the terrain but a majority of the map can now be demolished for an entirely new gaming experience!

  • The Destructible Terrain feature has been added.
  • Buildings, structures, and objects are now destructible.
  • Can be destroyed with the Frag Grenade, Mortar, Panzerfaust, Sticky Bomb, C4, and the Red Zone.
  • Concrete and wooden buildings are destructible.
  • Buildings made of steel or stone are only partially destructible.
  • Each building material has different durability.
  • Some objects are indestructible.
  • Certain trees can be destroyed using the Frag Grenade, Mortar, Panzerfaust, Sticky Bomb, and C4.
  • Applies to Normal Match and Custom Match – Normal Mode.

Area Modifications

  • Visually redesigned the rice field areas throughout the map.
  • Redesigned the river areas on the left side of Bootcamp.
  • Improved the overall visuals of buildings in Sanhok.

Mongnai

  • The types of fences within the area have been standardized.

Red Zone

  • Will now be generated from Phase 1 in Sanhok as well.
  • Can destroy terrain and structures.

Map

  • The World Map and Minimap have been updated in alignment with the above changes.

Texture

  • The texture of Clear weather has been enhanced.
  • Improved and added textures for cliffs and rocks.
  • Enhanced textures for certain plants.

Spawn Changes

※Below changes apply to Normal Match.

Items

  • The Sticky Bomb has been added to world spawns.
  • The spawn rate of the Frag Grenade has been increased.
  • The spawn rate of the Panzerfaust has been slightly increased.
  • The spawn rate of the Gas Can has been reduced.
  • The P18C, R1895, R45, and Skorpion have been removed.

Vehicles

  • The spawn rates of the Coupe RB and Rony have been increased.
  • The spawn rates of the Tukshai, Scooter, and Motorbike have been slightly increased.
  • The spawn rates of the Boat and Aquarail have been reduced.
  • The Buggy and Dirt Bike have been removed.

Miscellaneous

  • Overall environmental elements have been replaced and improved.
  • New foliage, such as bushes and grass, has been integrated into the environment.
  • A new plant, the banana tree, has been added.
  • Additional palm trees have been placed in the central area.
  • Certain fences have been replaced with more fitting designs.
  • The wooden Ascender has been replaced with a steel Ascender.
  • The visuals of some fields and house sets have been improved.
  • The overall quality of buildings has been enhanced.

Replay/Death Cam

  • Due to issues occurring on the Sanhok map, the replay and death cam features will be temporarily disabled.
  • They will be reactivated once the issue is resolved, and further updates will be shared through an official notice.

With Update 29.1, Destructible Terrain has been elevated in Sanhok, making it a fully destructible map! Buildings, structures, and various objects scattered across the map can now be demolished. The Destructible Terrain feature from Rondo is now also available on Sanhk, enhancing its destructibility. This addition of destruction, one of the most thrilling aspects of battlefields, is intended to offer a revitalized gaming experience and foster a more immersive and authentic environment in Sanhok. At the same time, we’ve fine-tuned item spawns to maintain the core gameplay as engaging as possible. As previously mentioned in our roadmap this year, we aim for environmental destruction to bring a new level of excitement, generate unpredictable situations, and provide novel opportunities for strategies and tactics.

GunplaySMGs

  • The firing accuracy of all SMGs, except for the P90, has been increased.

Hip-Fire

  • Accuracy increased by approximately 33%.
  • Initial bullet spread has been improved, allowing for more precise aiming.
  • This excludes the MP9 and JS9.
  • Accuracy during sustained fire increased by approximately 40%.
  • The rate of bullet spread increase during sustained fire has been reduced, enabling more stable shooting.

Aiming Over the Shoulder

  • Accuracy increased by approximately 25%.
  • Initial bullet spread has been improved, allowing for more precise aiming.
  • Accuracy during sustained fire increased by approximately 60%.
  • The rate of bullet spread increase during sustained fire has been reduced, enabling more stable shooting.

Accuracy While Moving

  • Both hip-fire and over-the-shoulder aiming accuracy while the character is moving has been increased.

Misc.

  • The weight of 9mm ammo has been reduced by approximately 20%.

In Update 33.1, we’re completing our annual adjustments by refining SMGs in their final rebalance for this year. As previously discussed, the aim is to give SMGs a distinct character while improving their practicality. To accomplish this, we’ve boosted SMG accuracy in this update, significantly enhancing both hip-fire and shoulder-fire precision. This should make SMGs more efficient in close-quarter fights and one-on-one situations. We’ve also tweaked the 9mm ammunition, which was hard to share across weapon categories and scarce in later stages of a match. By lightening its load, players should now be able to gather enough ammo even during early looting periods. After this update, we’ll keep an eye on performance data and continue our mission to create a varied and entertaining gunplay experience as we transition into the new year.

GameplayRed Zone

※ Applies to all maps where the Red Zone is generated.

  • No longer generates outside the Play Area, resulting in an increased Red Zone generation rate within the Play Area.
  • The damage has been reduced.
  • Damage decreases the farther you are from the center of the explosion within the Red Zone.
  • The Red Zone’s explosion mechanism has been changed to use missile impacts, similar to the Black Zone.
  • A delay is applied to explosions when missiles hit terrain.
  • A loud sound effect will play when a missile hits the ground, allowing players to anticipate the explosion.
  • Explosion effects have been improved.
  • Sound effects have been added and updated.
  • Explosion patterns have been adjusted.

With Update 33.1, I’m excited about the changes headed to one of PUBG’s legendary special zones – the Red Zone! This zone, present in Erangel, Deston, and Sanhok, has always added an exciting unpredictability to the battlefield. Yet, its intense explosive impact has occasionally led to less-than-ideal gameplay moments for players like me. To tackle these challenges, this update concentrates on enhancing the Red Zone experience, reducing frustration, and finding a balance that makes the Red Zone suitable for various gaming modes too.

Inspect Weapon Animation

  • The inspect weapon animation is now visible to other players.
  • The animation will also play while sprinting.
  • The inspect weapon animation for the Panzerfaust has been added.
  • The inspect animations for the All-In-One Repair Kit, Tactical Pack, and EMT Gear have been removed.

Misc.

  • The visual effects for explosions of the Panzerfaust, C4, and Sticky Bomb have been improved.

Matchmaking

(PC) New Feature: Same Language Team

  • In Duo and Squad modes, enable the “Same Language Team” option located above the Select Game Mode panel in the Play – Normal tab to be matched with teammates who use the same language as the party leader.
  • Applies to Normal Match for Random Map regions, Normal Match – Quick Join for Map Select regions.
  • Unavailable for the Featured Map or Casual Mode.
  • Matchmaking will be canceled after a certain period of time.
  • It cannot be activated simultaneously with the Win Streak Showdown.

With Update 33.1, we’re excited to roll out the much-anticipated “Same Language Squad” feature. Following our region merge, we recognized the need to address communication issues arising from team members speaking different languages. Initially, this feature will be accessible in PC normal matches. Keep in mind that the “Same Language Squad” function connects players who have opted for it, ensuring a more seamless matchmaking process as more users enable it.

Team Finder

The Team Finder feature has been revamped for a smoother experience.

  • Social – Team Finder page has been removed.
  • Activating the Team Finder option from the bottom-right corner of the lobby will automatically form a team with players sharing the same language, server, mode, party type, and perspective.
  • Available in Normal Match and Casual Mode.
  • Can be activated in Duo and Squad modes.
  • Only the party leader can enable this option.
  • Automatically deactivates once the team is full.
  • Cannot be activated during matchmaking.
  • Cannot be activated simultaneously with the Win Streak Showdown feature.
  • (Console) The previous Team Finder feature has been disabled.
  • The Team Finder page under Social and the Team Finder icon in the bottom-right corner of the lobby have been removed.

With Update 33.1, we’re making some big changes to the Team Finder tool. In the new setup, invitations and acceptances are no longer required for teams; instead, they’re formed automatically. Unlike our Same Language Team feature where teammates are paired during a match, this one allows teams to be created ahead of time. To cater to users who want to team up with players speaking their native language after the region merge, we’ll first implement this on PC for Normal Matches. We’ll keep an eye on its usage post-update before expanding it to Console platforms.

Win Streak Showdown

Based on player feedback, we have made improvements to Win Streak Showdown.

  • Now available in Solo mode.
  • You cannot change the party type while the Win Streak Showdown is active.
  • Win streak records and rewards are shared between Solo and Squad modes.
  • The win streak requirement for maximum rewards has been adjusted from 5 consecutive wins to 3.
  • Rewards for each win streak have been adjusted.
  • The weekly reset time for win streak status and reward records has been changed from 00:00 UTC to 02:00 UTC every Wednesday.

Clan System

  • You can now invite all Clan members at once by pressing the “Invite Clan” button in a Custom Match session lobby.
  • A 30-second cooldown applies.
  • Invitations will not be sent to Clan members who are offline, currently in a game, or otherwise unable to receive invites.
  • Invites cannot be sent if the session is full or if the “Invite Friends” option in the Custom Match settings is disabled.

RankedSeason 33

  • Ranked weapon skins for the FAMAS have been added as Tier Rewards (permanent) for Season 33.
  • The leaderboard will reset after the live server maintenance.
  • Check out your final Tier from the previous season through your Career page.

Season 32 Rewards

Below are the rewards you’ll be receiving based on your final Tier from the previous Ranked season.

  • Bronze – Bronze PUBG ID Emblem
  • Silver – Silver PUBG ID Emblem
  • Gold – Gold PUBG ID Emblem, Ranked Weapon Skin
  • Platinum – Animated Platinum PUBG ID Emblem, Ranked Weapon Skin, Platinum Medal
  • Diamond – Animated Diamond PUBG ID Emblem, Ranked Weapon Skin, Platinum, Diamond Medal
  • Master – Animated Master PUBG ID Emblem, Animated Master Nameplate, Ranked Weapon Skin, Platinum, Diamond, Master Medal
  • Top 500 – Bonus rewards for Top 500 players:
    • Animated Top 500 PUBG ID Emblem
    • Animated Top 500 Nameplate
  • The Ranked weapon skins and Medals are permanent rewards. The rest of the obtainable rewards are available for use during a single Ranked season.
  • The Top 500 rewards are awarded to players at the Master Tier and above.
  • Rewards can be found on your Inventory/Edit Profile page once Season 33 starts.
  • Once Season 33 is over and the server undergoes maintenance, every reward but the weapon skin and Medal will be withdrawn.

CustomizeNew Feature: Lobby Pose

Existing profile poses have been upgraded and transformed into new Lobby Pose items.

  • Lobby Pose items include four types of poses that can be applied to the following spaces: ‘Normal,’ ‘Ranked,’ ‘Profile,’ and ‘End of Match.’
  • A single Lobby Pose includes four types of poses, and when a Lobby Pose is applied, all four poses within it are applied at once.
  • For Lobby Poses that include weapons, the currently equipped weapon skin will be displayed.
  • You can preview the main Lobby Pose in the Customize – Character – Lobby Pose menu.
  • By navigating to a separate preview screen, you can view all included Lobby Poses.
  • With the replacement of profile pose items by Lobby Pose items, any previously owned profile poses will be converted into the new Lobby Pose items.
  • Survival Level rewards will also be updated to Lobby Pose items.
  • A Lobby Pose menu has been added to the Customize – Character page.
  • Profile – Edit Profile – Pose tab has been removed.

Survivor Pass

  • The new Survivor Pass: Let It Snow is prepared for Update 33.1. Read more details on the upcoming December Store Update announcement!

Workshop

  • New item sets have been added to the Hunter’s Chest and Archivist’s Chest.
    • Survivor Pass: Off the Grid
    • Pharaoh’s Guard
    • Survivor Pass: Grunge Queen

Artisan Crafting

  • Two new costume sets have been added to Artisan Crafting.
    • Night Stalker Set – 100 Artisan Tokens
    • End of Days Set – 100 Artisan Tokens

UX/UI

  • The weapon image on the Career – Weapons page will now display the currently equipped skin.
  • (PC) Esports – The closing date for the Pick the Winner voting event in the PGC 2024 Pick’em Challenge has been changed from December 21, 08:00 UTC to December 20, 08:00 UTC.

Bug FixesGameplay

  • Fixed an issue where part of the Kar98k’s model is abnormally displayed.
  • Fixed an issue where the animation plays abnormally after equipping and immediately unequipping the Panzerfaust.
  • Fixed an issue where the Panzerfaust is held abnormally when immediately holding it after unequipping.
  • Fixed an issue where two Panzerfaust bodies momentarily appear when discarding the launcher body after firing.
  • Fixed an issue where the Rectangle Blue Zone settings in Custom Match are not working as they did previously.
  • Fixed an issue where a character standing on the hood of a vehicle with the “Urus S” SUV skin equipped does not fall off while the vehicle is moving.
  • Fixed an issue where, under certain conditions, preset slots remain active until immediately before boarding the plane.
  • Fixed an issue where reviving a player fails and causes the timer to loop.
  • Fixed an issue where, under certain conditions, part of the aiming animation while riding a vehicle is skipped, allowing faster shooting than intended.
  • Fixed an issue where the weight of the Sticky Bomb is incorrectly set.
  • Fixed an issue where the airplane sound is played on the starting island in the Intense Battle Royale mode.
  • (PC) Fixed an issue where, when spectating a Win Streak Showdown opponent, the Page Up/Down keys do not function properly after the opponent is eliminated.

World

  • Fixed an issue where the Red Zone is occasionally generated in abnormal locations on Erangel, Deston, or Sanhok.

UX/UI

  • Fixed an issue where the description is missing when selecting owned medals in the Profile – Edit Profile – Medal tab.
  • Fixed an issue where a team join message displays upon returning to the lobby after playing in a pre-made team.
  • Fixed an issue where both the compass and the player HP bars display simultaneously on the spectator screen in the 1v1 Arena.
  • Fixed a translation error in the Female Face 7 item name in the Traditional Chinese language setting.
  • Fixed an issue where the sound effect is missing when clicking the “View Probabilities” button in the Hideout – Contraband – More Details page.
  • Fixed an issue where characters are not displayed properly when viewing the profiles of players who have not logged in since Update 32.1.
  • (PC) Fixed an issue where the dollar sign displays in a different color on the G-COIN purchase screen in the Store.

Items & Skins

※ Clipping issue: Graphics that are shown outside the visible part of an image/object.

  • Fixed the clipping issue that occurs on the ankles when wearing certain outfits and shoes together.
  • Fixed the clipping issue when the female character wears a certain outfit and headbands together.
  • Fixed the clipping issue on the wrists when the female character wears Hunter’s Gloves.
  • Fixed an issue where the ankles turn transparent when the female character wears 17SHOU’s Leggings and certain shoes together.
  • Fixed an issue where the ankles turn transparent when the female character wears the Cavalier Jeans and Spurdogs Basketball Shoes together.
  • Fixed an issue where the ZERO-G Heavy Grade Jacket blocks the screen in certain situations when equipped.
  • Fixed the clipping issue when equipping certain Custom Lobby skins after wearing the Happy Hibernation Shoes.
  • Fixed an issue where the Lonesome Lover Hoodie obstructs the view when aiming with certain weapons.
  • Fixed an issue where the ankles turn transparent when wearing the Lipovka Slacks and ZERO-G Medium Grade Boots together.
  • Fixed the clipping issue on the wrists when the female character wears certain jackets and gloves together.
  • Fixed an issue where part of the hair is missing when wearing Hairstyle 65 with certain hats.
  • Fixed an issue where part of the hat is missing when wearing the Floral Jeonmo with certain outfits.
  • Fixed the clipping issue when the female character wears the PGC 2022 Tac-Tech Shirt and Douyu Biker Jacket together.
  • Fixed the clipping issue when the male character wears the Doomsday Hoodie.
  • Fixed the clipping issue when wearing the PAI 2019 Jacket and Ali the Fox Peach Gloves together.
  • Fixed an issue where the hair color changes to the default color when returning to the lobby after accessing the Pass page.
  • (PC) Fixed an issue where items can be crafted in the Workshop without consuming currency.

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