PUBG Mobile is celebrating its second anniversary and has released the new version 0.17.0 update for all players. The update brings back Hardcore mode with amusement park mode, new weapons, death replay and a new theme: "2gether We Play". The update weighs in at 1.69 GB on Android and 1.95 GB on iOS, so be sure to update your game to the latest version. Players who update their game before March 6 are eligible to get 50 Silver, 2,888 Battle Points, and a 3-Day Anniversary Bread Skin. These are the top five new features in the PUBG Mobile 0.17.0 update.
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Amusement Park Mode The developers have introduced a new amusement park mode to the Erangel map which will be online starting March 12. In the mode, three amusement parks will appear in Erangel with activities like hunting, space war, shooting range, and trampoline. These fun zones will also have arcade machines that players can interact with using tokens. Additionally, Reverse Stretch Machines will appear in these parks, allowing players to launch into the air and glide in a wingsuit.PUBG Mobile 0.17.0: Registry Change
The role of brothers in arms.- Thanks to Brothers in Arms, veterans with rich gaming experience will guide and play with recruits in the game. Beginners can learn from veterans and master the game quickly, while veterans can receive great rewards.
Players can log into the Brothers in Arms system and register as a rookie or veteran. Rookies send invitations to recommended veterans, and veterans who have activated rookie status will receive the invitation. The two will enter the battle after the match, which supports classic ranking calculations.
Firearms balance
- Burst shooting speed increased slightly.
M16A4 balance adjustment: Burst shooting speed increased slightly, and vertical and horizontal recoil increased.
Mk47 one hit damage increased from 46 to 48
Other improvements
- Upgraded Dacia and UAZ models
Modification of the UZI model: addition of a top guide to equip the red dot and holographic sight
Improved parachute animation details, added parachute descent and disappearance effects during landing, and improved character landing animation.
Control Settings - Custom Layout Improvements: Increase maximum button size to 250%
Control Parameters - New custom settings feature: the left fire button can be moved off the edge of the screen as long as the center point of the button is on the screen
Improved effect of the Molotov cocktail flame particles.
Improved explosion effect of Grenade Fragment on different surface materials
Addition of player hold emotes on all cards in classic mode, for example the Shivering emotion in Vikendi.
The reserve emote is only visible to the player and his teammates in combat.
Added a second confirmation to the Reset button in custom settings to prevent players from accidentally resetting the layout.
Elimination of unnecessary virtual sound parameters for vehicles. Fixed issues with Dacia idle volume too low, motorcycle idle volume too high, and Rony idle volume too high.
Feature improvements Improved Bluetooth headset latency on some Android models Improved performance
- Improved vegetation and combat rendering efficiency for smoother gameplay and lower power consumption.
Improved low-level logic and UI efficiency on some Android models for lower power consumption at the same frame rate
Higher combat frame rates of some low-end devices for a smoother gaming experience
Improved power consumption of certain mid to high range devices.
Improved frame length issue on some Android devices for a smoother operating experience.
Improved effect Added support for streamers, stuffed animals, neon streamers, and better UI and structure effects. Added team pool
- Players with 50 or more synergies can send team reservation messages to friends in the game.
Game players can receive team reservation messages from their friends and choose to accept or decline.
When the reserved player returns to the Lobby, the system will send a notification to the two of them to form a team.
Popularity improvements
- Addition of a high value gift "Airplane" with an additional read effect on player slots.
Added message. Players can attach a message when they send sports cars or airplanes, and the player who receives the message can perform pinning, replying, deleting and other actions (the message was also added by blocking the blacklist).
Added a Send Popularity Gifts feature to the combat results interface of Teammate Spectating, EvoGround, and Team Deathmatch modes.
Synergy functionality improvements
- Improve synergy by teaming up or offering coins with friends.
Some space gifts can also help improve synergy when sent to friends, which is limitless to increase daily intimacy.
Adjusting the increasing synergy ratio when sending gifts to the store.
Correction of the application loss of connection problem in certain situations.
Radio function
- Addition of the "Radio" discussion item. Players can use the radio to post radio messages with an exclusive effect on the global channel
Players can receive radio messages in the main menu or World 2channel, or choose to block the radio channel in settings
Crew challenge upgrade
- Player and Crew Checks are required for players participating in the Crew Challenge. Crew players must connect social platforms or complete missions in the game to increase their checkpoints and those of their crew. Only crews that meet the applicable verification requirements can proceed to each phase of the Crew Challenge.
Fair and exciting play requires a safe environment. For the group and the final stages, a safety test is required before the start of the game.
Bonus Challenge - Tournaments
- Experience the thrill of the trailer: Daily Match -> Weekly Match -> Monthly Competition! The champions of the monthly matches will qualify for the online finals and compete for the opportunity to participate in the offline finals or watch the world finals on the site and see well-known players in action!
Open every day: six main divisions with daily matches
Sports Center
- Adding a landing page so players can easily find interesting content
Influencer & Crew options added to the Video Center so players can follow their favorites, watch related videos, and message them
Other improvements: faster loading speed for a smoother experience.
Addition of the legendary Golden Grenade Finish with Death Broadcast
Inventory Improvements Addition of Close-up View – Game automatically switches to Close-up view when players try on helmets, hats, goggles, skins, and backpacks Recruitment Mission Improved Tutorials and Rewards for 7-Day Rookie Missions Tutorial Improvements
- Remove the Select Graphics Quality request from the tutorial.
Changed tutoring options from three to two, and skill options from shooter game type to Battle Royale
Download enhancements
- Improved Download Status: When a download task is in the queue, players can press the task again to cancel the wait and restore the download status.
Reset the rewards for the resource pack and the card expansion pack, which can be collected after download.