New Aim Punch System & More: PUBG’s Latest Update Brings Big Changes

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Summary

  • PUBG: Battlegrounds Update 35.1 alters gunplay with a new aim punch system, varying effects by weapon type.
  • The update expands the Recall system to all maps, adds a Contender system, and improves audio settings for reduced ear strain.
  • Season 35 in Ranked mode brings permanent rewards, while Custom Matches receive quality-of-life improvements for better player experiences.

Krafton, the creators of PUBG: Battlegrounds, have rolled out Update 35.1 for PC gamers, with console users getting it on April 17th. This latest update for PUBG: Battlegrounds brings a plethora of new content, along with gameplay adjustments and enhancements aimed at enhancing the gaming experience for all players.

Despite stiffer competition now compared to its 2017 debut, PUBG: Battlegrounds continues to dominate battle royale games. Krafton ensures its longevity through regular updates and improvements. Recently, the company unveiled a 2025 content strategy for PUBG: Battlegrounds, concentrating on three major areas: creating engaging content, enhancing the live-service aspects, and guaranteeing the game’s survival long into the future.

In an exciting development, the latest update for PUBG: Battlegrounds, version 35.1, has been released! This new release introduces a revamped aim punch system that affects gunplay mechanics. When players are hit, their aim stability will be altered differently depending on the weapon they’re using – Sniper Rifles and Shotguns will experience the most significant impact, while Assault Rifles and Designated Marksman Rifles (DMRs) will feel a lighter version. Additionally, the aim punch effects are reduced at greater distances, making aiming less challenging at long ranges. As for gameplay enhancements, items like the Zipline Gun, Stun Gun, Emergency Cover Flare, and Self-AED can now be found on all maps. These items have also been tweaked to ensure consistency across different game modes, particularly Ranked, where a broader range of gear is now accessible than before.

PUBG: Battlegrounds Update 35.1 Expands Recall System

In this latest update, version 35.1, the Recall system has been expanded across all PUBG: Battlegrounds maps, including Karakin and Paramo. This means players can now respawn via recall flights every 2 minutes and 30 seconds until Phase 5 starts. Additionally, the Contender system, a new character enhancement option in the Workshop, has been introduced. Each contender comes with a unique outfit and appearance, with additional features unlockable through upgrades. The audio of firearms, vehicles, and planes has also been adjusted to minimize ear strain. Lastly, Erangel has some new additions such as the Hall of Fame commemorating the winners of the 2024 PUBG Global Championship, which is named The Expendables.

In Season 35 of the Ranked play, players can earn permanent rewards such as Lynx AMR weapon skins and tier-based PUBG ID emblems tied to their final rank from the previous season. The leaderboard resets, but players can still claim their Season 34 rewards based on their past performance. Update 35.1 introduces several enhancements to Custom Matches, including enabling text chat in lobbies and allowing map changes even after a lobby has been created. Furthermore, the game’s Sanhok map experiences improved performance with reduced frame rate drops and smoother gameplay.

PUBG: Battlegrounds Update 35.1 Patch Notes

Gunplay

In Update 35.1, we’ll roll out the updated punch system that was initially unveiled at Gunplay Labs.

Aim Punch

The new punch-style mechanism has been incorporated into all types of firearms, featuring different intensities based on the specific weapon class.

SRs

  • The highest level of aim punch is applied.

Shotguns

  • A high level of aim punch is applied.

SMGs

  • A high level of aim punch is applied, though slightly lower than that of Shotguns.
  • The VSS has the same level of aim punch as SMGs.

ARs / LMGs / DMRs

  • Feature a low level of aim punch, with 7.62mm ammo demonstrating stronger aim punch than 5.56mm ammo.

Other Weapons (Handguns, Crossbow, etc.)

  • A very low level of aim punch is applied.

Misc.

Aim punch decreases with distance.

  • The aim punch of SMGs and Shotguns decreases significantly with distance. At 50 meters, SMGs have similar aim punch to ARs.
  • SRs also experience a distance-based reduction in aim punch, but they still have a strong aim punch at mid-range.
  • ARs and DMRs have a marginally higher base aim punch than in the current game version, but beyond 100 meters, the aim punch decreases to levels comparable to the current game.

Gameplay

Spawn Changes

  • The Zipline Gun, Stun Gun, and Emergency Cover Flare will now world spawn on all maps.
    • The Stun Gun and Emergency Cover Flare have also been added to Ranked.
  • The Self-AED will now world spawn on all maps, but only in Solo mode.
    • Removed from Duo & Squad modes
    • Removed from special spawn locations
    • It will no longer be available as a reward for Rondo’s In-Game Challenge.
  • The Blue Chip Transmitter, Decoy Grenade, Spike Trap, Thermal 4x Scope, and Battle Ready Kit have been removed from every spawn spot.
  • The spawn rates of the Zipline Gun and Zipline Gun Cable have been slightly increased.
  • Fixed spawn spots for the Inflatable Boat have been added to Erangel, but the total spawn quantity remains unchanged.

Zipline Gun

  • The maximum range has been increased by approximately 50%.

Stun Gun

  • Muzzle velocity has been slightly increased.
  • Effective range has been reduced, making it more difficult to hit targets at longer distances.

Emergency Cover Flare

  • Weight increased from 23 → 27.

Audio

In the latest update, version 35.1, we’ve implemented multiple audio modifications that numerous gamers have long been asking for.

  • The sound of firearms you’re using, as well as vehicles and planes you’re currently in, has been slightly reduced.
    • This change only applies to the player performing the action. Other players will continue to hear them at their original volume.
  • We’ve also improved the Mortar explosion sound to better reflect distance.

Misc.

  • The kill effect of Progressive weapon skins, which was previously visible only to teammates, will now be visible to all players.

Recall System

The Recall system is now available across all maps, including Karakin and Paramo!

  • On these maps, Recall flights are available every 2 minutes and 30 seconds but will not appear from Phase 5 onwards.
  • Also applies to Custom Match.

Arcade

  • Hot Drop mode has been removed and may return as a limited-time event mode in the future.

Team Deathmatch

  • Kill messages will no longer display kills or knockdowns made by teammates.

Ranked

Season 35

  • Ranked weapon skins for the Lynx AMR have been added as Tier Rewards (permanent) for Season 35.
  • The Stun Gun and Emergency Cover Flare have been added.
  • The leaderboard will reset after the live server maintenance.
  • Check out your final Tier from the previous season through your Career page.

Workshop

New Feature: Contender

Meet Contender, our fresh new character enhancement tool that allows you to showcase your distinct flair on the Battlefield! You can find these contenders in the Workshop, and for a detailed look at the first Contender, check out the April Store Update announcement.

  • Each Contender includes both appearance and outfit as a set. Additional features unlock through upgrades.
  • Contender materials can be obtained at a certain probability from Contender Prime Parcels, which are available through Archivist’s Chests.
  • Required Materials for Collecting and Upgrading Contenders:
    • Record Files
      • Can be crafted in the Workshop – Special Crafting, using Artisan Tokens.
      • Each Record File is tied to a specific Contender.
      • Record Files can be repurposed or disassembled. When repurposed, they yield a random item of the same tier, just like Imprints.
    • Credits
  • A Contender page has been added to the Workshop, where you can view all available Contenders and manage them — including collecting, upgrading, and previewing.
  • A Contender tab has been added to the Customize – Character page, where you can view your collected Contenders.

Special Crafting

Information about new crafting items related to the contender has been incorporated into Artisan Crafting. For more specifics, please refer to the April Store Update announcement.

Custom Match

Update 35.1 brings a variety of long-awaited improvements to our beloved Custom Match!

  • (PC) You can now use text chat in Custom Match lobbies.
    • Two chat channels are available: Custom Match and Team. You can access the Custom Match channel by entering the new commands /cm or /custom.
  • A System Menu button has been added to the bottom of the lobby screen.
  • Lobbies will now remain even after a match ends.
  • You can now change the map in Match Settings even after the lobby has been created.
    • Applies Custom Match – Normal, Esports, Intense Battle Royale, and Hot Drop modes.
    • Changing the map will reset all settings to the default values of the newly selected map.
  • A “Match Start Standby Time” setting has been added under Match Settings – Basic – Game Settings, allowing you to adjust the waiting time before the match begins.
  • A “Blue Zone Activation” option has been added under Match Settings – Rules – Blue Zone.
    • This option is available only to players with Partner or Clan Master privileges.
    • If the match doesn’t end when deactivating the Blue Zone, the match will automatically end after a certain period of time.
  • Two new AI-related settings have been added under Match Settings – Rules – Gameplay.
    • These settings allow you to enable AI and adjust AI damage.
    • Available only in Custom Match – Normal Mode.
    • These options are available only to players with Partner or Clan Master privileges.
    • AI Damage settings do not apply to Throwables.
    • When AI is added, bots will fill the lobby up to the max player count, but will not be placed on the same team as players.
    • Matches can now start even if there is only one team, when AI is added.
    • Matches will continue even when only bots remain.
  • The maximum player count has been increased to 100 in all modes except Team Deathmatch and 1v1 Arena.
    • (Console) Due to performance issues, the Hot Drop mode’s max player count has been reduced from 100 to 32.
  • After a match ends, the Match Results screen will now be displayed to all players.
    • Applies to Custom Match – Normal, Esports, and Intense Battle Royale modes.
  • The Spike Trap, Decoy Grenade, and Blue Chip Transmitter have been removed from the Spawn tab.
  • Match setting presets saved before 2020 can no longer be loaded.

Training Mode

  • The Hall of Fame decorations have been removed.

Performance

  • Optimized the Sanhok map to improve average frame rates and reduce stuttering.
  • Improved hitching issues that occurred when players were near building destruction or destroyed buildings in Sanhok.

Bug Fixes

Gameplay

  • Fixed an issue where items outside of the spectated player’s Inventory area are not displayed when opening their Inventory.
  • Fixed an issue where the Emergency Pickup plane sound plays incorrectly.
  • Fixed an issue where the observer gets disconnected several minutes after a bear dies while observing a match on Vikendi.
  • Fixed an issue where the Blanc’s left and right wheels rotate abnormally when braking.

World

  • Fixed collision, texture, performance, and some other general Karakin issues.

UX/UI

  • Fixed spacing errors in certain interaction-related UI elements in the Korean language setting.
  • Fixed an issue where kill messages do not display the Mastery Tier icons for Throwables or Miscellaneous weapons.
  • Fixed an issue where the Clan rejoin cooldown message is displayed abnormally in the Russian language setting.
  • (PC) Fixed an issue where the Clan chat channel is visible while not being a member of a Clan.
  • (PC) Fixed an issue where the error popup does not appear when clicking the ‘Add G-COIN’ button with the Steam Overlay disabled.

Items & SkinsClipping issue: Graphics that are shown outside the visible part of an image/object.

  • Fixed an issue where textures appear abnormally when the male character wears the Cerberus’ Boots.
  • Fixed an issue where part of the outfit becomes transparent when the female character wears the Baby It’s Cold Outside Shorts with certain tops.
  • Fixed an issue where the back of the NieR:Automata Combat Goggles is missing when worn with certain hoodies.
  • Fixed an issue where the necklace is missing when the female character wears the Bloody Tank Top (White).
  • Fixed an issue where the hood of the Leather Hoodie (White) disappears when lowered by certain item combinations.
  • (PC) Fixed an issue where the number on the tablet is not clearly visible when using the Roll the Dice emote in certain lobby skins.

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