PUBG's new map has a Gulag-style second chance system Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. PUBG's new map has a Gulag-style second chance system Birds of a feather glock together. News by Emma Kent Contributor Updated on 30 Jun 2021 1 comment PUBG's much-teased Taego map has finally arrived on PC test servers, bringing with it some new features including self-revives and a special "second chance" mechanic. Well... new to PUBG, at least. The freshly-released patch notes explain that Taego is an 8x8 map set in 1980s South Korea, with landscapes "ranging from wide-open reed fields to the close quarters of Hosan Prison". It's also got some wildlife, with flocks of birds that react to player movement and gunfire, so take your binoculars with you - those birds might just help you track down another squad. If you stream yourself doing that, you're a twitcher in two senses of the word. The map also has a new feature called Comeback BR, which gives players who die before the first Blue Zone the ability to get themselves back into the game. All you have to do is stay alive in a separate "Comeback Arena" for a certain amount of time. It sounds pretty similar to Call of Duty: Warzone's Gulag, except it's more like another mini battle royale rather than a one-on-one battle to the death. Players who survive are reintroduced to the main game in phase three of the match, complete with all their items and gear. Watch on YouTube PUBG Patch 12.2: Taego, Comeback BR and Other New Features Another mechanic is also being introduced to give players a second chance, and it's the ability to self-revive. The Self AED is another Taego-exclusive mechanic, and does... well, exactly what it says on the tin. Elsewhere in the update there's a new vehicle called the Pony Coupe, a four-seater car that should fare well in rough conditions, and new weapons in the form of the K2 assault rifle and Mk12 DMR (both of which can be found on Taego). It's worth noting that loot is being increased more generally across PUBG, with maps receiving loot boosts of between 16.5 and 28.4 percent in response to player feedback. As usual, there's a new Survivor Pass (this time based on Taego), but this one has some bonus awards for those who level up beyond level 50. Sounds lootcratetive. Well, there's quite a lot there, and you won't have to wait too much longer to dive into it all: the update comes to PC on 7th July, and consoles on 15th July. 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 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 3 Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 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. 13 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090: a new level in graphics performance The Digital Foundry video review - and how the new GPU champion delivers for 4K 120fps gaming. Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 3 Feature Evercore Heroes wants to wind people up the right way "There's less rage at them, because they didn't end your fun." Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. 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