PUBG confirms map remasters are on the way, starting with Erangel Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. PUBG confirms map remasters are on the way, starting with Erangel Make it terrain. News by Emma Kent Contributor Updated on 7 Mar 2019 32 comments What do you do if someone else is stealing the spotlight? That's right, get a makeover - which is exactly what PUBG intends to do with some upcoming map remasters. If you were paying attention to the PUBG subreddit last week, you may have spotted a variety of leaks showing changes to the game's original map, Erangel. Players managed to datamine files from the PUBG test servers, and quickly posted images detailing the addition of new compounds, tweaks to the terrain and an increased amount of "tier three" loot drop sites. More goodies for all, it seems. Compound interest. Those leaks have now been confirmed by PUBG Corp, which explained it's working on "new ways to balance loot and otherwise improve our maps, Erangel being the first". "We understand that loot balance is a very important part of the game but also recognise that the map layout is just as important, so we're working hard to ensure that any changes made to either will feel good when completed," the news post states. "We plan to start testing several potential changes to Erangel soon, and will share our plans for these tests in the coming weeks." E-rangel of changes were datamined, such as increased tier three loot locations - can you spot the difference? (Current on the left, leaked on the right). Thanks for the images... u/bizzfarts. It's worth noting that PUBG Corp has not confirmed all of the leaked information: the news post says the images represent a "snapshot in time" rather than the "entire plan or scope of what's being worked on". "The addition of compounds is just one thing we're testing internally, but is certainly not the ONLY way," PUBG Corp added. Maybe that highly populated map will never see the light of day. Map remasters could be a great way to solve some issues relating to the distribution of loot on PUBG's maps, which many have said is too sparse outside of hot spots like Pochinki. The map changes have the potential to make the current community happier, and maybe even bring back some older players. At a time when Fortnite and Apex Legends are increasing their player counts while PUBG's seems to be slowly declining (on Steam, at least), this could help stabilise numbers - particularly as the introduction of winter map Vikendi brought a spike in interest. Let's see how this pans out. 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 Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 5 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 11 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Sennheiser's legendary HD 599 open-back headphones are just £70 at Amazon in the Prime Early Access Sale Comfortable with neutral sound and a wide sound stage. Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. 1 Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 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