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Patch Notes12/2/2025

Patch Notes - Update 39.1

Update 39.1 adds the Erangel: Subzero winter map changes, including frozen terrain and rivers, altered areas, Blue Zone freezing effects, disabled Red Zones, and new weather. The BZ Grenade Launcher is added, while several weapons receive recoil or ballistic adjustments. Arcade, Casual Mode, bot behavior, Ranked matchmaking, and multiple gameplay bugs are also updated.

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Structured changes

Erangel: SubzeroMap changePCconsole

Erangel areas were modified by Satellite crashes, including frozen Stalber, Shelter, Sosnovka Military Base, Boatyard, the southwestern plain, a partially collapsed bridge, wreckage, frozen rivers, and snow-altered terrain.

Effective 12/3/2025, 12:00:00 AM
Blue ZoneAdditionPCconsole

A freezing effect with new visual and sound effects was added in all modes except Team Deathmatch; damage, speed, and radius remain unchanged, and the effect is not blocked by the Jammer Pack.

Effective 12/3/2025, 12:00:00 AM
BZ GrenadeAdditionPCconsole

The Blue Zone sphere created by the BZ Grenade now applies the same freezing effect as the Blue Zone.

Effective 12/3/2025, 12:00:00 AM
BZ Grenade LauncherAdditionPCconsole

A single-shot launcher was added to Erangel: Subzero; its 40mm BZ Grenade creates a 7.5 m sphere after a delay, dealing 8 damage per second, with 2-3 rounds spawning alongside it.

Effective 12/3/2025, 12:00:00 AM
Erangel: Subzero weatherAdditionPCconsole

Clear chill weather was added to Arcade, while snowfall and dynamic winter conditions were added to Normal Match, Ranked, and Custom Match.

Effective 12/3/2025, 12:00:00 AM
Vikendi Ghillie SuitAdditionPCconsole

The Vikendi Ghillie Suit now spawns in Secret Rooms, Care Packages, and special airdrops.

Effective 12/3/2025, 12:00:00 AM
M79BuffPCconsole

World spawn rate increased.

Effective 12/3/2025, 12:00:00 AM
P1911, P92, and R1895NerfPCconsole

World spawn rates slightly reduced.

Effective 12/3/2025, 12:00:00 AM
Erangel Red ZoneRemovalPCconsole

The Red Zone was disabled on Erangel: Subzero.

Effective 12/3/2025, 12:00:00 AM
Erangel ferry operationsRemovalPCconsole

Ferry operations were temporarily suspended because the rivers and sea froze.

Effective 12/3/2025, 12:00:00 AM
VSSNerfPCconsole

Vertical recoil increased approximately 10%, horizontal recoil increased approximately 5%, and firing sound is louder and audible from farther away.

Effective 12/3/2025, 12:00:00 AM
SLRBuffPCconsole

Vertical and horizontal recoil decreased approximately 5%.

Effective 12/3/2025, 12:00:00 AM
SKSBuffPCconsole

Horizontal recoil decreased approximately 10%, and muzzle velocity drop over distance was reduced.

Effective 12/3/2025, 12:00:00 AM
AUGNerfPCconsole

Horizontal recoil increased approximately 4%.

Effective 12/3/2025, 12:00:00 AM
M416BuffPCconsole

Horizontal recoil decreased approximately 5%.

Effective 12/3/2025, 12:00:00 AM
BotsAdjustmentPCconsole

Bot difficulty was slightly reduced and movement pathing was improved on certain terrains.

Effective 12/3/2025, 12:00:00 AM
Ranked matchmakingAdjustmentPCconsole

Matchmaking may take longer due to improvements intended to provide a fairer competitive environment.

Effective 12/3/2025, 12:00:00 AM
Team Deathmatch map selectionAdjustmentPCconsole

Map selection probabilities were readjusted.

Effective 12/3/2025, 12:00:00 AM
Team Deathmatch Care PackagesAdjustmentPCconsole

Care Packages now use a loadout exclusive to Team Deathmatch.

Effective 12/3/2025, 12:00:00 AM
Team Deathmatch Spawn KitsBuffPCconsole

All Spawn Kits now include level 2 gear.

Effective 12/3/2025, 12:00:00 AM
Intense Battle Royale Recall systemAdditionPCconsole

The Recall system was added.

Effective 12/3/2025, 12:00:00 AM
Intense Battle Royale PanAdditionPCconsole

A Pan is now provided as default equipment.

Effective 12/3/2025, 12:00:00 AM
Emergency Cover FlareAdditionPCconsole

The Emergency Cover Flare is now obtainable from Supply Drops in Intense Battle Royale.

Effective 12/3/2025, 12:00:00 AM
Casual Mode daily limitAdjustmentPCconsole

The daily limit changed from 3 matches to 60 minutes; spectating in Duo or Squad counts toward the limit, while matches already started can be completed.

Effective 12/3/2025, 12:00:00 AM
UGC AlphaAdditionPC

UGC Alpha returned permanently to Custom Match on PC with buildings, destructible objects, seven devices, additional gear, two Vehicle Spawn Device events, and Defense Mode.

Effective 12/3/2025, 12:00:00 AM
Observer Mode cameraBug fixPCconsole

Fixed an issue preventing the camera from automatically switching to the killer after the spectated player was killed.

Effective 12/3/2025, 12:00:00 AM
Boatyard Team Deathmatch Play AreaBug fixPCconsole

Fixed an issue allowing players to move outside the Play Area without taking damage.

Effective 12/3/2025, 12:00:00 AM
Sanhok wooden doorsBug fixPCconsole

Fixed an issue where Molotov Cocktails or Gas Can explosions did not destroy wooden doors.

Effective 12/3/2025, 12:00:00 AM
Sanhok FPP roof visibilityBug fixPCconsole

Fixed a location where players could see through part of a roof in FPP.

Effective 12/3/2025, 12:00:00 AM
Sanhok destroyed doorwaysBug fixPCconsole

Fixed an issue where players could not pass through a destroyed doorway in certain situations.

Effective 12/3/2025, 12:00:00 AM
AR crosshairsBug fixPC

Fixed abnormal AR crosshair display in certain situations.

Effective 12/3/2025, 12:00:00 AM
Prone player visualsBug fixPC

Fixed an issue where prone players were momentarily displayed floating in midair.

Effective 12/3/2025, 12:00:00 AM

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