Summary
PUBG: Battlegroundsdeveloper Krafton just released Update 35.1 for PC players, with consoles getting it on April 17. ThisPUBG: Battlegroundsupdate delivers a load of new content, plus gameplay changes and quality-of-life upgrades to improve the experience for everyone playing.
PUBG: Battlegroundsfaces tougher rivals today than it did at its 2017 launch, yet it stays a top player in battle royale games. Krafton keeps it alive with constant updates and gameplay tweaks. In March, the developer laid out its2025 content roadmap forPUBG: Battlegrounds, focusing on three big priorities: building content that keeps players hooked, sharpening up the live-service side of things, and making sure the game thrives for years to come.
PUBG: BattlegroundsUpdate 35.1 has just launched, changing gunplay mechanics with a new aim punch system. This setup alters aim stability when players take hits, with the effect varying by weapon type.PUBG: BattlegroundsSniper Rifles and Shotgunsfeel the strongest aim punch, while Assault Rifles and DMRs get a lighter version. The system also features a distance-based reduction, making the effects of aim punch less severe at longer ranges. On the gameplay side, items like the Zipline Gun, Stun Gun, and Emergency Cover Flare now appear across all maps. Those, plus the Self-AED, see changes to keep things consistent across modes, especially Ranked, where more gear becomes available than before.
PUBG: Battlegrounds Update 35.1 Expands Recall System
The Recall system expands to everyPUBG: Battlegroundsmapnow, even Karakin and Paramo, letting players respawn with recall flights every two minutes and thirty seconds until Phase 5 begins. Update 35.1 also adds the Contender system, a new character upgrade option in the Workshop. Each contender has a unique outfit and appearance, with more features unlockable through upgrades. Audio gets adjusted too, with firearm, vehicle, and plane sounds lowered to reduce ear strain. Erangel’s received new additions, like a Hall of Fame honoring the 2024 PUBG Global Championship winners, The Expendables.
Season 35 in Ranked mode kicks off with permanent rewards like Lynx AMR weapon skins and tiered PUBG ID emblems tied to players’ final ranks from last season. The leaderboard starts fresh, and players can now pick up their Season 34 rewards based on how they performed. Update 35.1 also makes several quality-of-life improvements to Custom Matches, such as enabling text chat in lobbies and allowing map changes after a lobby has been created. Additionally,PUBG: Battlegrounds' Sanhok mapgets a performance boost, smoothing out frame rate drops and stuttering problems.
PUBG: Battlegrounds Update 35.1 Patch Notes
Gunplay
The new aim punch system, previously introduced in the Gunplay Labs, will be implemented in Update 35.1.
Aim Punch
New aim punch mechanics have been applied to all firearms, with varying levels depending on the weapon category.
Emergency Cover Flare
Audio
In Update 35.1, we’re making several audio adjustments that many players have been requesting for some time.
Misc.
Recall System
The Recall system is now available across all maps, including Karakin and Paramo!
Workshop
New Feature: Contender
Introducing Contender, a new character upgrade system that lets you express your unique style on the Battlegrounds! Contenders are available in the Workshop, and full details on the first Contender can be found in the April Store Update announcement.
Special Crafting
New Contender-related items have been added to Artisan Crafting. Further details can be found in the April Store Update announcement.
Custom Match
Update 35.1 brings a variety of long-awaited improvements to our beloved Custom Match!
