TENCENT has revealed more about this week’s PUBG Mobile update release date, 0.8.0 patch notes and how the new Sanhok map download is being handled worldwide.
According to the support team at Tencent, the UK might get the new PUBG Mobile update 0.8.0 sooner than others.
A recent message posted to the game’s Reddit page reveals that PUBG Mobile 0.8 might be released in the UK first, along with the Philippines.
For everyone else, Wednesday, September 12, looks to be the set release date.
It also looks like the new Sanhok map will be a separate download to the rest of the game, meaning different possible times for both patches.
You will be able to get the update on September 12 between 00:00 and 08:00 UTC,” the message from Tencent support reads.
“For now, we are still making sure that the update is good to roll out globally hence the Phillippines and the UK first before we open up the floodgates.
“As for the separate map download - once you update the game, you will still have to initiate the in-game download of the map itself.
“This is because we did quite a bit of optimization on not only Sanhok but all 3 maps - and hence heftier download within the game.
But we hope that end result will be to your benefit!
“Thank you so much for your patience so far. We can't wait to hear your feedback once you get your hands on the 0.8.0.”
So there’s plenty to look forward to from PUBG Mobile over the next 24hrs.
As confirmed by the team above, the Sanhok map release makes up a big part of this week’s update.
Patch Notes for patch 0.8.0 have been released and confirm a lot of the major changes being made to the game.
There will be a new flare gun to use, as well as the QBZ Rifle and a new Pick-Up Truck that can be customised.
An improved cheating plug-in has also been promised, as well as more accessibility to the report player page.
Tencent is also looking to upgrade the clans system, as well as tweak how achievements work
Tencent is also looking to upgrade the clans system, as well as tweak how achievements work
You can find the full patch notes for the new PUBG Mobile update below:
New Map: Sanhok
Sanhok can be downloaded independently, so enter the game and get it right away to join your friends in the rainforest!
Flare Gun: a rare item that calls a super air drop if used within the Playzone, and a Bulletproof UAZ if used outside the Playzone.
QBZ: an automatic rifle that fires 5.56mm rounds. Has both single shot and full-auto.
Duckbill: an attachment for shotguns. Reduces vertical spread and increases horizontal spread.
Muscle Car: 4 seats, and has both a hard-top and a convertible version.
Bulletproof UAZ: 4 seats. Obtained from using the Flare Gun outside the Playzone.
Customizable Pick-up Settings
- Pick-up quantities can now be specified in settings.
Achievements - Added more achievements. Now can be found under Missions.
Clans
Clan Perks: after getting specific items (through purchase or luck), the system will award a certain amount of UC for players to share it with other Clan members.
New Clan titles can be equipped after purchase.
Clan Rankings: now lists the most active Clans this week and this season.
Anti-Cheating Measures - Improved recognition of cheating plug-ins.
- Added Report buttons to Spectator Mode, Basic Information and Results.
Dismantling Time-Limited Items - Time-Limited items can now be dismantled to BP directly.
Progress Missions - Added a Collect All button to collect rewards of all completed missions.