PUBG: Battlegrounds update 22.1 has become live, with Krafton introducing bears to the game.
The latest update for PUBG: Battlegrounds was announced a week ago, following on from update 21.1 which introduced blizzard zones, secret rooms and multidrops towards the battle royale.
The 22.1 update went live for PC players earlier today (February 15) and will be pushed for console players in a few days (). The update sees the Deston map returned back to normal map rotation however the Taego map has been removed to permit “PUBG: Battlegrounds' newest map more of a chance to shine”.
“Following community feedback we're re-introducing Deston into the normal match. We're also focusing on an agenda to reduce time between map rotations later this season. The present choice of Normal Match maps includes Erangel, Miramar, Karakin, Vikendi and Deston. Ranked Match maps include Erangel, Miramar, and Taego,” said the developer.
The latest PUBG: Battlegrounds update also brings bears. “Those fearsome grizzlies are available guarding loot drops on Vikendi and you'll even catch a glimpse through your fancy new thermal scope under the light of the silvery moon,” says an announcement, also confirming a brand new thermal scope and the return of moonlight mode.
Bears reside in Vikendi only and could be present in both normal and custom matches. Based on the patch notes, the bears will attack when you get inside a certain selection of the beasts and can be killed. Bear indicators happen to be added throughout the map, but kill/damage stats won't be reflected on profile overviews, stats or match history.
Elsewhere within the 22.1 update, Krafton has introduced weapon and vehicle adjustments, bug fixes, and a new ranked challenge. Check out the full patch notes here.
In other news, Creative Assembly has confirmed that it is working on a “brand new Total War title”, and is looking for a release manager to help launch the game.
