PUBG Corp. can’t just stop coming up with new updates every now and then. It has always kept its audience engaged and hasn’t allowed them to even think about getting over with the game. Recently, the company updated the game to v4.3 which brought Survival Mastery along with updates to shotgun and other features to the title. Then back in August, PUBG Corp. announced that PUBG is getting cross-platform support for PS4 and Xbox which went live with the PUBG Update 1.23 (4.3). Just a few days back, PUBG released the patch notes for PUBG PC Season 5 Update. And now, the 5.1 Update is finally live as it hits PC servers. Here’s what the new update brings:
PC Players: Live server maintenance is complete and Update 5.1 is now available!
Season 5 arrives with a refresh to Miramar, Survivor Pass: Badlands, melee weapon and item throwing mechanics, QoL improvements, bug fixes and much more!
Full details: https://t.co/FabTo0QGlw
— PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Support (@PUBG_Support) October 23, 2019
Miramar Updates:
The new update adds a race track at A La Muerte Vamos, in the Miramar map. You can now find newly added objects like ramps, loops, jumps, and signboards across Miramar. A new vehicle, the Gold Mirado has also been added which will spawn once in every match and can be found at the garage in Hacienda del Patron.
Throwable:
Now players can throw Melee weapons like a crowbar, machete, pan, and sickle at their enemies, at a maximum distance of 15m.
Survivor Pass: Badlands:
The new Survivor Pass: Badlands is the main highlight of the update. It introduces new missions including the Community Mission System wherein the mission gauge can be filled by finding new mystery collectibles such as Cardboard Boxes, on the Battlegrounds. Moreover, new season missions, progression missions, challenge missions, and rewards are also available now.
Vending Machines:
Vending machines have been placed in Miramar and Camp Jackal to provide a new looting experience other than picking up items spawned on the floor. You can get Painkillers and Energy Drinks from Vending Machines. Vending machines are only available in Miramar and Camp Jackal. In Miramar, vending machines spawn randomly at set locations.
- Locations: Arenas, Casino, gas stations, Motels, and commercial buildings.
- In Camp Jackal, Vending Machines always spawn at the warehouse and gas station.
Furthermore, the new 5.1 update also adds improved performance, gameplay, UI/UX, along with bug fixes and new items. PUBG 5.1 update is live now on the test servers, while the public servers will be taken down for maintenance on October 29.