PUBG Mobile 4.4 Patch Notes

Level Infinite is releasing the 4.4 update for PUBG Mobile on May 12, 2026. This update focuses on fixing long-standing bugs, making gameplay improvements, and adding fresh new content to keep players more engaged with the game. Below, you will find detailed patch notes covering Theme Mode, Classic Mode, WOW, and Season updates. In addition, the update brings several system improvements and expanded 120 FPS support for more devices.

V4.4: Themed Mode Updates

Theme Mode: Hero’s Crown

• Available: 2026/5/11 at 2:00 – 2026/7/7 at 20:59 (UTC+0)
• Maps: Erangel, Livik, and Rando
  • Erangel: The full themed mode is now available. The top 4 teams in Glory can enter the Crown’s Abode.
  • Livik: The full themed mode is now available. The team with the highest Glory can enter the Crown’s Abode.
  • Rando: Only the themed firearm, Laurel – M1 Garand, and themed items Heart of Fury, Battle Flag, and Wax Wings are available.

Themed Areas

This time, the developers took clear inspiration from the story of Prometheus and turned it into a fresh new battleground with a strong ancient Greek feel. Some urban areas have been completely rebuilt from the ground up, while others still keep their familiar street layouts but now feature temples, Sacred Fire altars, and other iconic elements woven into the environment. Because of this mix of old and new, every fight feels different, with changing attack and defense dynamics that make battles more tactical and immersive.

• Urban Revamp: As mentioned in the beta version, the four core urban areas (Yasnaya Polyana, Ruins, Ferry Pier, Mylta) have been revamped into magnificent mythical ruins. Among them, the architectural terrain of Ruins and Ferry Pier has been completely overhauled, while Yasnaya Polyana and Mylta have undergone partial overhaul around trial landmarks.
• Crown’s Abode: This magnificent Greek-style floating island serves as the ultimate stage for the strongest. Here, you must first collect Origin Embers in the exploration zone and battle other teams to seize their spoils. When you have enough Origin Embers, you can ride the Sun Chariot to the glorious temple and challenge the ultimate boss—the centaur Helios.

Themed Trials & Glory

Themed Trials: No matter what kind of fun you seek, the five trials can make you a legend. You can experience Achilles-style high-speed assault, Spartan-style strategic defense, Prometheus-style PvP contention, Icarus-style parkour flying, or Gryphon-style goal scoring. From extreme maneuvers to casual exploration, there’s always a challenge that lets you find your highlight moment!

• Prometheus’s Trial (High Glory, non-repeatable): In the four revamped urban areas, light and guard the Sacred Fire. Other teams can contend for control of the Sacred Fire at any time. The team that successfully guards it until the end will receive a large amount of supplies and Glory. The trial is only available once in each area and cannot be repeated.
• Spartan’s Trial (Medium Glory, non-repeatable): Defend the battle flag from waves of invading minions within the time limit. On certain rounds, you will receive mythical buffs for enhanced attack power and the Unyielding state (delayed knockdown) to help you turn the tide of battle.
• Achilles’ Trial (Medium Glory, non-repeatable): Obtain the mythical trial skill Fury Assault. Dash and smash the heroic spirits in the scene within the time limit. At the end of the trial, your score will be based on the number of spirits smashed. Reach the required number to pass the trial and receive rewards. There are two types of spirit:
  • Basic Spirit: Floats in place. After being smashed, it adds 1 to the score and refreshes the skill cooldown.
  • Elite Spirit: Moves along a fixed trajectory. After being smashed, it adds 2 to the score, and the Fury Assault skill temporarily has no cooldown.
• Icarus’ Trial (Medium Glory, non-repeatable): Enter a separate trial area and use your leaping ability to climb upwards and complete the parkour mission while dodging obstacles. Reach the top to get supplies and gain temporary flight.
• Gryphon Trial (Low Glory, repeatable): Kick the Golden Ball into the goal to get rewards based on your score.

Glory: The Glory mechanic is a continuation and refinement of the behavior score concept from V4.3. We are delighted to see everyone shine in matches with their unique playstyles. We hope that through teamwork and various fun trials, you will forge a mythical legend of your own for your team. This time, various trials are deeply integrated with ancient Greek mythology to add more fun to the battleground. Come and see if there are any trials you like!

The new themed mode brings new challenges! Five trials await: Prometheus’ Trial, Spartan’s Trial, Achilles’ Trial, Icarus’ Trial, and the Gryphon Trial. Complete various trials to accumulate Glory for your entire team. Players with enough Glory and whose team ranks in the top four will have the chance to answer the call of the crown to enter the ultimate proving ground, the Crown’s Abode.

Themed Boss & Smart Ally

As a boss, he exhibits unparalleled aggression, but as your ally, he transforms into the most reliable guardian, offering powerful support. What sort of past does he have? And why does he linger here? Conquer and help him break free of his inner turmoil, and uncover the forgotten hero.

Centaur – Helios: The mighty centaur, Helios, has gone wild from the power of the laurel crown and now awaits challengers in the main temple of the Crown’s Abode. Defeat him to help him break free from his inner turmoil.

Combat Skill:

• Main Attacks: Helios excels at ranged suppression with his bow and arrow. If you attempt to approach him, you may be crushed by his powerful hooves.

Core Skills:

• Detection Arrow: Fires a detection arrow that scans and marks enemies near its landing point.
• Healing Melody: Plays a soothing melody, restoring Health to himself and nearby teammates.
• Charge: Charges forward quickly, dealing damage to enemies in its path.
• Ally: After successfully purifying Helios, you will gain his recognition, allowing you to mount his back and fight alongside this powerful centaur ally!

Themed Firearm

Laurel – M1 Garand: Only available in the Hero’s Crown themed mode. Can be picked up from the ground or obtained from crates in themed matches.

• Firearm Effect:
  • The default magazine holds 9 rounds.
  • When dealing damage with this weapon, there is a chance for the magazine to instantly get refilled.
  • The higher your Glory, the more prominent the special effect around the weapon.

Themed Items

Heart of Fury:

• Skill Description: Actively cast the skill to perform a burst dash in the direction you’re facing. After dashing, enter a Fury state for 4 seconds:
• Buff: Increases movement speed by 40%, and reduces damage taken to the body (above the knees) by 40%.
• Weakness: Increases damage taken to the legs by 50%, and arrows become embedded in the legs to serve as a visual reminder.

Battle Flag:

• Effect: Plant the battle flag into the ground, creating an enhancement zone.
• Enhanced Attack: Automatically charges and fires an enhanced bullet that deals area damage.
• Unyielding State: Delays knockdown when on the verge of being knocked down. If no healing item is used during this period, you will be knocked down when the Unyielding State ends. If a healing item is used, you will restore Health, and the Unyielding State will end. Under the Unyielding state, only bandages and higher-tier consumables can be used. Painkillers/syringes and other Energy bar recovery consumables cannot be used.

Note: The flag can be actively recalled, return automatically, or be destroyed by enemies, which all cause the item to go on cooldown.

Wax Wings

Skill Description:

• Use them to perform a charged leap. Aim to launch into the sky and fly a considerable distance. You can control your direction while airborne.
• When you reach the highest point, your wings will melt like a candle, and you’ll enter a stable gliding descent phase.
• Once the power of the wings dissipates, it will go on a long cooldown.

Additionally, V2.6’s Dinoground-themed mode will make a surprise return in early June. Stay tuned!

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V4.4: Classic Mode Updates

Weapon Updates

The weapon balance has also been changed to give players more freedom in combat. Rifles are now much stronger in close-range fights, making them reliable enough to handle aggressive encounters on their own. This opens up your second weapon slot for long-range options like sniper rifles, allowing for more flexible loadouts and a wider variety of tactical playstyles in every match.

Balance Adjustments:

• Sniper Rifles (Enhanced):
  • Damage Adjustments: Shots no longer decrease in damage with distance, and they cause additional wear to armor. This adjustment applies to all bolt-action sniper rifles and most designated marksman rifles.
  • Applicable Weapons: AMR, AWM, DSR, Kar98K, M24, Mini14, Mk12, Mk14, Mosin-Nagant, QBU, SKS, SLR, Win94, and M1 Garand.
• AMR Enhancement: Ammo capacity increased from 5 to 10 rounds, for a total capacity of 15 rounds.
• Shotguns (Weakened):
  • Shots cause less wear to armor.
  • Increased shotgun damage drop-off.
  • Affected Weapons: DBS, M1014, NS2000, S12K, S1897, S686.
• Assault Rifles (Adjusted):
  • Slightly more serious damage at close to medium range, and no change at medium to long range.
  • Slightly reduced the damage drop-off over distance for the M16A4 and Mk47.

Affected Weapons: All assault rifles.

• Panzerfaust (Adjusted):
  • Expanded explosion range (from 6m to 9m), but reduced lethal range, backblast damage, and backblast range.
  • Explosions deal extra damage to vehicles, up to nearly 1,000 damage.
  • Improved handling.

• Weapon Spawn Adjustment:
  • Panzerfaust:
    • Available on 4 Maps: Erangel, Miramar, Rando, and Vikendi.
    • How to Obtain: Rarely found on the ground, chance to obtain from air drops, or purchased from an in-match supply shop.
  • JS9 SMG: Available as ground loot on all Classic Mode maps. (Previously only available in Rando)
  • New Map Availability: Available as ground loot on all Classic Mode maps. (Previously only available in Rando)

Vehicle Updates

Its streamlined body is designed to cut through the wind, and its powerful turbocharged engine provides unprecedented speed. Drive the two-seater convertible Roadster and experience ultimate adrenaline on the track!

New Vehicle – Roadster

• Vehicle Attributes:
  • Convertible Sports Car: A two-seater sports car with a retractable roof, combining style and practicality.
  • Turbocharger: When the engine RPM reaches its peak, it will activate automatically, unleashing a powerful thrust to instantly boost your speed and leave opponents in the dust.
• Available Maps: Erangel, Miramar, Sanhok, Livik, Nusa, Rando.
• How to Obtain: Randomly appears at vehicle spawn points on the above maps, or can be directly obtained from a Custom Garage.

Expanded Auto-Advance

• This feature has been expanded to more vehicle types for greater convenience.
• Expanded vehicle types: Animal Vehicles, Boats, Hovercraft, Tracked Amphicarrier.

Map Updates

• New Livik Spawn Island:
  • You can now gather, warm up, and interact on Spawn Island before the match.

Basic Combat Improvements

• Improved Attachment Icons: Icons for some attachments (Muzzle Brake, Ergonomic Foregrip, Mini Drum Mag, Barrel Extender) have been improved to better match the theme.
• Firing Adjustments: In semi-auto mode, hold the fire button during the minimum interval between shots to automatically fire as soon as the interval ends, improving the smoothness of continuous firing.
• Loot Box Carrying: Improved the position and style of the button for carrying loot crates. It now appears next to the view loot crate button.
• Improved Backpack Sorting: Items in the Backpack are now sorted, with identical items grouped together.
• Improved Mini-Map: Improved the mini-map button size and layout to improve aesthetics and usability.

Updated In-Match Social Features

• Universal Mark: Added a new marker wheel style that improves the mark layout and includes a microphone quick switch. Enable it in Settings – Controls – Advanced Controls.
• Elimination Hot Streak: Eliminate 4 or more enemies in a row to trigger a hot streak, which will be displayed in the teammate bar.
• In-Match Chat
  • Chat Box: Now supports adjusting the position, size, and transparency (minimum 30%).
  • In-Match LIKEs: Added a variety of random LIKE texts, and optimized LIKE feedback for “Triple Elim”, “Rescue”, and “Supplies” scenarios.
• Parachute Process
  • Jump Formation: A new jump formation has been added, allowing players to intuitively observe teammates’ jump posture and path. (Will be gradually released)
  • Forced Disband: After reaching the forced parachute deployment altitude, the team leader can forcibly disband teammates’ follow status.
  • Leader Selection: Improved the automatic selection logic for parachute leaders to choose more suitable players.
  • Spawn Island Mark: After the leader makes a mark on Spawn Island, teammates will receive a notice and a quick follow button.

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V4.4: WOW Updates

Out-of-Match Features Update

It’s now fast and easy to find maps and team up! Swipe right in the main Lobby to reach the standalone WOW Lobby for a smoother experience. The new Join Mid-Match mechanic lets you join friends’ matches that are in progress to start playing right away without waiting! All earnings are calculated as usual. We are committed to creating a new world for players and Creators, where they can play and explore instantly!

• WOW Standalone Lobby
  • Access Point: Swipe left on the main Lobby directly to access the new, standalone WOW Lobby, bringing a fresh experience for exploring creations, teaming up, and starting matches. (If Metro Royale was previously set as the default Lobby, this will remain unchanged, and can be modified in the WOW Lobby settings.)
  • New Layout: The new Lobby integrates friend status, team up, WOW Pass progress, and event information.
  • Finding a Map Improvements:
    • Hot Tab: Now divided into Friends Playing, Everyone Playing, and Official Special Collection.
    • Creations: Added a Featured sub-tab to help you discover creations you’ll love faster.
    • Creation Display Revamp: After selecting a creation in the Lobby, you can directly preview multiple cover images, view Curator comments, and start a match or invite friends with one tap.
• Join Mid-Match Mechanic
  • Added a join mid-match feature that allows players to join ongoing matches at any time, significantly reducing waiting time.
  • Filter for matches and join in one tap from the Friend List and Play Together List.
  • The creation details page now displays the exclusive Join Mid-Match tag and real-time online player count.
  • Automatic reminders will be sent before the match ends to ensure a smooth gaming experience.
  • In-progress game data will be properly recorded for RP, WOW Pass, Achievements, and the Card Collection system.
• Creator Experience Improvements
  • Publish Cooldown Mechanism: To maintain content integrity, Creators can publish without restriction 2 times daily. From the third time onwards, there must be at least a 30-minute interval since the last publication.
  • Private Creation Status: A new Private publishing option has been added. Private creations are only visible to the Creator and invited players; promotion items cannot be used on them, and do not support public matchmaking. This status is useful for multiplayer testing and confidentiality before publishing.
  • Tag System Upgrade:
    • Better Categorization: Added new Theme categories such as Shooter, Emote, Parkour, Puzzle, Simulation, and Role-Playing. Also added new gameplay tags for Simulation, Role-Playing, and Adventure Survival, which are more detailed.
    • Smart Tags: The system can automatically add tags such as player count and firearm type to creations.
  • Experience Improvements: Added selected top prompts and rookie tutorials.
  • Revamped Rookie Tutorial: The Creator rookie tutorial stages have been revamped, with new rewards for completing 6 stages. Creators who previously completed them can claim the rewards directly.
  • Early Performance Risk Warning: Improved the map performance detection process. The system will now notify Creators of potential performance issues earlier via in-game mail to prevent Creations from being taken down.
• System & UI Improvements
  • Curator Team:
    • Improved the application process, mission reminders, and exit process.
    • Added new long-term growth goals, exclusive rewards, and a way to search past curation records.
    • Continued to improve the curation experience, including creation, distribution, and curation comments.
  • Settlement Process Improvements:
    • The results screen will display the player’s personalized character model based on their in-match performance.
    • Now supports social actions such as gifting, adding friends, and one-tap snapshot sharing during settlement.
    • The original Detailed Statistics page has been simplified to a secondary page, making the settlement process quicker.
  • Resource Download Improvements:
    • Improved the download experience for editing resources, reducing unnecessary download prompts and interference.
    • Resource status notifications are clearer and smoother when editing a team or entering a room.
  • Template Feature Update:
    • Added limited-time availability/delisting for templates, and new templates like Role-Playing and Treasure Hunt are expected to be launched.
    • Improved template categories and tags to align with the new tag system.

Gameplay Updates

• New Templates & Maps
  • Added Role-Playing and Treasure Hunt creation templates.
  • New Balance Board map will be available on 2026/5/12 at 00:00 (UTC+0).
  • New Advanced Editor Core Gameplay examples will be available for Creators to reference and learn from on 2026/5/19 at 00:00 (UTC+0).
• Editor Updates: Misalignment issues are a thing of the past. Ensure your design perfectly fits all screens with simple Anchor and Link settings, so that controls deliver a consistent, excellent user experience across different devices.
  • Smart Assistant Updates
    • Object Combination Reference Image Feature: After uploading a reference image, you can select Simple Style or Pixel Style, and the Smart Assistant will automatically generate the corresponding object combination plan.
    • Smart Editing Feature Upgrade: Now supports more creation keywords. Use various commands to have the assistant generate desired objects more precisely.
  • Expanded Custom Images
    • Custom images can now be used for a variety of purposes, including creating covers, gameplay settings, item icons, buff icons, and more.
  • Visual Programming
    • Improved the custom variable interface, which now allows you to view all variables in a unified view.
    • New Blocks: Get Player Offline Duration, Customize Player Title Info, Make Character Enter/Exit Flight Status.
    • Template Update: Custom grouped blocks can now be saved as Visual Programming Templates to be reused.
    • Custom Tags: Added a new Custom Tags feature. Creators can now freely configure the display text of player tags using visual programming blocks.
  • Resource Limit Increase: The maximum number of custom resources that can be used within a map has been increased, allowing Creators to build more extravagant creations.
  • Official Resource Pack Optimization: The WOW Base Required Pack has been renamed to WOW Rookie Starter Pack. Download it to enjoy official recommended rookie maps.
  • UI Editor Optimization (Responsive Layout): The UI editor now supports the Anchor and Link systems. By setting the relative relationship between UI controls and the screen edges, their position and size can adapt to devices with different resolutions, achieving a more precise and responsive layout.
  • Resource Integration
    • Golden Shoes Skill: Use it to gain a high-speed sprint and slide to get past obstacles.
    • Zorb Single-Seater Vehicle: A soccer ball-shaped single-seater vehicle that can jump while driving.
    • Portable Soccer Ball: Explodes after being thrown, knocking back other players within range.
    • Afro Guy Virtual Projection: A humorous male character for the Virtual Projection Device.

Win-Win Earnings Model

• Career Results:
  • A Match History tab has been added to the creation details page, allowing players to quickly view past match records.
  • In the Statistics Details, you can directly view teammate information, add friends, or report them.
• Mega-Popular Creation Grand Prize
  • Event Period: 2026/5/11 at 2:00-2026/7/7 at 23:59 (UTC+0)
• WOW Gift Ranking
  • Season Duration: 2026/5/11 at 2:00-2026/7/7 at 23:59 (UTC+0)

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V4.4: Season Updates

Promotion Match

• Season Duration: 2026/5/16 at 2:00-2026/7/15 at 23:59 (UTC+0)
• Promotion Match improvements: Improved the in-match victory notification for Promotion Matches.

S30 Classic Season

• Season Duration: 2026/5/16 at 2:00-2026/7/15 at 23:59 (UTC+0)
• Updated Season Rewards:
  • Platinum: Updated Season Set, Season Bonus Point Card ×2.
  • Diamond: Updated Season Firearm, Main Page Info Card.
  • Crown: Updated Season Parachute, Rating Protection Card ×3.
  • Ace: Updated Season Backpack, Season Mask, MVP Badge.
  • Ace Master: Updated Season Helmet, Cover, Squad Results Pose.
  • Ace Dominator: Updated Badge Display Emote, MVP Emote.
  • Path of Glory Exclusive Rewards: Dynamic Nickname, Intro Animation, Dynamic Avatar. Obtainable upon reaching Ace Dominator 30 Stars.

• New Themed Mode Rating Protection Event: 2026/5/11 at 2:00-2026/5/29 at 23:59 (UTC+0)
• S30 Casual Season
  • Season Duration: 2026/5/16 at 2:00-2026/7/15 at 23:59 (UTC+0)
• S30 Ultimate Royale
  • Season Duration: 2026/5/25 at 2:00-2026/7/7 at 23:59 (UTC+0)

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V4.4: System Updates

You never know what you’re getting when matching with strangers. A great teammate might disappear after one match. Flash Crew ends your team-up troubles! It intelligently recommends the most compatible teammates based on your gaming habits. Say goodbye to trial and error and team up for battle easily!

Flash Crew

• Added a smart team-up system that recommends the most compatible team based on multiple aspects.
• Team up with crew members to increase Rapport, unlock item rewards, personalized resources, and exclusive celebration gameplay.
• Each player can join up to 20 crews, and each crew can have a maximum of 20 members. The crew list shows team-up information in real time. Join or form a team with one tap.
• Smart push notifications at the access point provide team-up reminders, upgrade tips, and team-building plans. All push notifications can be disabled in the game’s privacy settings.
• eSports Room: New supports team voice chat, allowing you to freely discuss strategies before entering a match.
• Improved Profile Page: Updated to a dark theme, adjusted the information layout and buttons, and added a friend duration display.

Premade Team Process Improvement:

• Incompatible teammates (incompatible tier, outdated version, etc.) will not be able to tap Ready.
• The leader can intuitively check the team members’ readiness status on the Start button.
• Added an incompatible teammate notice. The leader can tap to view the specific reason why a teammate cannot ready up.

Smart Assistant

• Conversations now support multimedia formats such as images, videos, and hyperlinks.
• Tailored game trends and tutorials can be pushed based on player status.
• Smart Assistant now appears in-match. Interact with it to receive tutorials and claim supply rewards.
• Improved firearm attachments and supply pick-up plans with one tap, based on the player’s match habits. This feature will be triggered by an active dialogue at the appropriate time.
• Added Collection System-related reminders which support one-tap collection of cards and rewards.

Card Collection System

• New annual 5-level upgradable firearm grand prize. Details will be gradually revealed in subsequent versions. Stay tuned!
• The Card Pack Redemption interface now supports previewing all cards within the card pack.
• Newly obtained cards will be highlighted in the series display page.

Offline Crate

• The original Offline Crate has been removed, and the new version has been moved to the Card Collection System – Daily Play page.
• Open the new version of the crate to get more themed tokens and a chance to obtain general card packs.
• Previously purchased locked crates will have their BP rebated via mail at the original price.

Hub

• Added new 4-6 player group emotes. The initiator can switch emotes during the emote, and all participants can use the photo function.

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V4.4: General Improvements

Frame Rate Improvements

120 FPS Support Update

• Upgraded Support: We have adopted a new support strategy based on chipset performance. All devices that meet the requirements can enable 120 FPS mode, increasing the number of supported devices by 26% compared to the previous version.

iOS and Android Compatibility Notice:

• iOS Devices: All iOS devices with 120 Hz refresh rate screens now support 120 FPS mode in-game.
• Android Devices: Due to the complex ecosystem of Android devices, to ensure a stable, smooth, and less overheating gaming experience, support will be based on chip performance, rather than solely focusing on screen refresh rate.

Android Minimum Chipset Reference:

• MediaTek (MTK): Dimensity 9300+ / 8400 and above
• Qualcomm: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and above
• Samsung: Exynos 2400 and above
• Xiaomi: XRing D1 and above

Additional Notes: This update is a new technical endeavor, so the listed chipsets are only the minimum standard reference for the first batch of supported devices, and not all devices. We are actively evaluating other chipsets with comparable performance and conducting broader device testing to continuously expand compatibility in the future, allowing more players to experience the high frame rate mode. Thank you for your understanding and support!

• Dynamic Monitoring & Adjustments: We will continue to monitor actual performance and dynamically adjust the scope of supported devices. Please refer to the in-game settings for final availability.

• Other Device Support
  • In addition to the chipset standards mentioned above, this update will also enable the Smooth Graphics + 120 FPS and HDR + 90 FPS options for more devices that pass independent testing.

Download Improvements

Download Experience Improvements

• The automatic download settings in the downloader will now also affect resource downloads in the Lobby to reduce network consumption.
• When manually downloading large resources, a network status notification will be added.
• Improved the Smart Download feature: Added Memory Download (Local) and Custom Download (cloud) modes for a better cross-version update experience and more flexible resource downloads.
• Custom Download now includes dynamic tags and lets you automatically download the latest cosmetic item resources with one tap.
• Unfinished download plans will automatically resume when the game is launched next time (auto-download needs to be enabled).

Social Lobby

• UI Layout Optimization: The improved Lobby layout is designed to highlight the unique value of each collectible and create more opportunities for social interaction.
• Vehicle Display: Adjusted the vehicle’s display view and model scale. Now, your ride will be presented larger and closer, fully showcasing its details for greater visual impact.
• Firearm Display: The firearm display area has been shifted to the right, reducing issues where the character model got in the way. Now, you can fully and clearly appreciate every design detail of your treasured firearms.

Conclusion

This update is aimed at reducing the literacy lag and extending the 120 FPS support to more devices while keeping the game content and UI fresh. PUBG also upgraded their Anti-cheat system to maintain a fair gaming experience. Please update your game to see these changes/improvement. However, if it’s not showing on your Play Store, wait a few more hours, and never download the unofficial APK as it often comes with malware.

Frequently Asked Questions

These Patch Notes were officially published on PUBG Mobile’s official website.