PUBG: Battlegrounds' next update is going to "refine the gunplay meta" Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. PUBG: Battlegrounds' next update is going to "refine the gunplay meta" RIP Vertical Foregrip. News by Vikki Blake Contributor Published on 8 Oct 2022 4 comments PUBG: Battlegrounds' next update will "refine the gunplay meta". That's according to developer Krafton, which says update 20.1 – which goes live on 11th October for PC and 19th for consoles and introduces a new ranked season – includes "several improvements to weapon attachments, as well as updates to firing from vehicles, a new ranked season, world and map updates and quality-of-life updates". In response to the Vertical Foregrip "dominating the battlegrounds as the choice grip slot attachment", the team is changing the Thumbgrip, Angled Foregrip, Halfgrip, Lightweight Grip - and the Vertical Foregrip itself - in a bid to shake things up, promising to "monitor [our] plays after this balance update". PUBG Patch Report #20.1 - Balance adjustments to some attachments & firing from vehicles, and PGC "The Vertical Foregrip shows strong performance and receives much love from our players – which is quite obvious, as the attachment definitely helps control vertical recoil and accuracy when firing at long range," the team said. "However, we didn't want to sustain a meta where everyone uses the same attachment and repeating similar combat styles every match. Therefore, we've decided to buff other attachments based on their individual, unique traits." Tweaks have also been made to firing from vehicles - players in the driving seat will now have their handgun reland animation cancelled if they try to control the wheel - and the handgun's reload duration is getting increased by around 50 per cent, and recoil 20 per cent for PC users. Passengers on PC will also see their recoil increase by 20 per cent, too. You'll also find 8x and 15x scopes are now available for the M16A4 and Mk47 Mutant, and the x4 scope will "receive three additional reticle types for players to freely select and use their preferred type". Finally, the Deston map's blue zone is getting nerfed - the team was seeing "players appearing to be eliminated from competition more often in the Blue Zone in Deston compared to other maps" - and you'll start seeing PUBG Global Championship flags and billboards pop up in-game, too. Krafton recently released a new visual teaser for its unannounced project based upon the Korean fantasy novel, The Bird That Drinks Tears. The developer says the trailer "illustrates" what audiences can expect from future entertainment projects based on the IP" as well as "guide the aesthetic and tonal directions of various multimedia projects based on The Bird That Drinks Tears, including a graphic novel and motion picture". Meanwhile, PUBG Mobile has released a new anti-cheat system that it says has already cut cheating by half. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 6 Nintendo Switch firmware update lets you take screenshots in the Switch Online app The app on your console, not your phone. 4 Latest Articles Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. Jelly Deals Logitech's G Pro X gaming headset is its lowest-ever price during Amazon's Early Access sale Prime Members can get it for just £52. Jelly Deals Save over £500 off the retail price on this beefy ASUS TUF Dash gaming laptop from Amazon Under £1080 for an RTX 3070 laptop. Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store