PUBG Update #19 Adds Dynamic Weather, Limb Penetration And More
By Ford James ·
PGI 2018 has come to an end so it's back to work for PUBG Corp. Update #19 has brought a number of small but necessary improvements to the game including limb penetration, dynamic weather on Erangel and Miramar, and an adjustable FPS cap.
The PUBG Global Invitational 2018 in Berlin was the biggest PUBG event the world has seen but now that it’s over, we can all focus on the game itself and look forward to the future of the game. PUBG Corp have released the first update since the event with Update #19, bringing in a plethora of quality-of-life changes and a couple of bigger improvements too.
One of the biggest additions with this update is the introduction of dynamic weather for Erangel and Miramar. It won’t happen every game, but if the game is cloudy or overcast, you can expect rain and fog to start making an appearance. Watch the video above to see PUBG’s official explanation, along with footage of it in action.
Another big addition with this patch is limb penetration. If you get shot in your arm or hand, the bullet will penetrate following its ballistic curve. If it then hits another body part behind it, you’ll receive increased damage. For example, if your hand is blocking your head, the bullet will pass through your hand and deal headshot damage. It only works for the head, torso and waist though, so the legs and feet aren’t counted.
There’s far too many smaller changes for us to detail here though, so check this official announcement on the PUBG steam page for all the changes, including adjustable FPS caps, minor map changes, bug fixes and more. For other PUBG news, we’ve spoken to a number of pros at PGI 2018 about their thoughts on Sanhok in competitive play. You can also read about how WTSG say they didn’t practice TPP whatsoever before finishing third at PGI 2018.
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