PUBG: Battlegrounds Switches to Unreal Engine 5

Ending the lawsuit with NetEase KRAFTONannounced the roadmap for PUBG: Battlegrounds. This road map also reveals that the game will work to return to its former glory next year. The road map, which includes many major changes, has already created excitement.

Although it does not have as large a player base as before, it is still among the most popular battle royale games and is even considered the pioneer of the genre. PUBG: Battlegrounds, will soon appear with Unreal Engine 5. The new game engine will give you the chance to experience the game in a much different way.

Radical changes are coming to PUBG this year

First of all, the game is from Unreal Engine 4. to Unreal Engine 5 passing. In-Game Production Designer Taehryun Kim states that the team’s goal is to ensure the highest visual quality development. This development will include the world, characters, vehicles and everything we see in the game. Although the essence of the game will be preserved, some editable features will be added to the game. Another important point is that players, your own maps and modes They will be able to produce and add it to the game.

We will burn and destroy the maps!

With Unreal Engine 5, the elements on the map can be destroyed or changed. For example, we will be able to make room for ourselves by demolishing some of the walls. Or it will be possible to build barricades from the materials around us. In open areas, we will be able to create trenches for ourselves by manipulating the soil with rockets, etc. A preview of this feature will also be included in the April update.

Weapons will be updated frequently, new items will arrive

To promote a stable ecosystem and offer players a greater variety of options, weapon updates are planned to be released every two months. Arcade’s ““Weapons Laboratory”will serve as a platform for players to test and provide feedback on balance adjustments before they are added to the main game. While survival-oriented elements aiming for more dynamic actions are being developed for the game, special modes are being improved and expanded for a more casual gaming experience. Likewise, maps will be rotated frequently.

Team fights are also coming to the game

New game systems and content are also among what awaits players this year. Team system, players by collaborating with teammates It will allow the team to compete for superiority against the opposing team, and rewards will be given to teams that achieve winning streaks.

Matching system and bots are improving

Changes are coming to the matchmaking system to provide a more balanced environment in Normal Matches. Matchmaking Rating (MMR) systemwill undergo improvements to provide a fairer competitive environment for players of similar skill levels. Bot behavior patterns in Normal Matches will also be improved to include more natural behavior and a variety of scenarios to deliver a more immersive and meaningful experience.

Regular Matches, Ranked and Esports Significant improvements will be made to Ranked mode to strengthen the connection between players. PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS’ new map Rondowill be added to the Ranked map pool in April, with consideration for future inclusion in Esports matches. Ranked mode To make it more attractive, new tier rewards and Ranked-specific rewards are also waiting for you. Changes to the Ranked Points system, including a greater emphasis on kills, will ensure ranks more accurately reflect skill levels, with a pilot test planned for April.

Anti-cheat Enhancements

Anti-cheat measures will be intensified to ensure a fair gaming environment, and the focus goes beyond Ranked mode Regular Matches and will be expanded to include all game modes. By updating existing solutions and active use of deep learning technology, it is aimed to increase the speed and efficiency in detecting and punishing the use of prohibited software.