41.1|Apr 7, 2026
View on Steam↗PUBG: Battlegrounds Update 41.1: Xeno Point
3/5 Moderate
Xeno Point brings a new mode to Miramar, while Erangel gains destructible terrain and players get new attachments, supply options, and Jammer Pack tiers.
Key Changes
- 1Xeno Point is a new mode where players fight an enemy invading Miramar.
- 2Erangel gains Destructible Terrain, which is also available in Ranked and Custom Matches - Esports Mode on four maps.
- 3The new Hybrid Scope switches between 1x and 4x magnification.
- 4The new Tilted Grip provides vertical and horizontal recoil control and reduces camera shake during firing.
- 5The Emergency Support Flare calls in a lootable supply crate.
- 6Jammer Packs now have three tiers with increasing Blue Zone damage absorption.
- 7Active Blue Chip Towers can call in a Care Package for 2 enemy Blue Chips.
- 8The Dragunov's vertical recoil decreases by approximately 20%.
- 9On PC, Bluebomb Rush has been added to UGC Alpha for custom mode creation.
All Changes
👽Xeno Point(2)
- newXeno Point: Xeno Point is a new mode in which players fight an enemy invading Miramar.
- newEvent Pass: Xeno Point: Event Pass: Xeno Point accompanies the mode.
🌍World(3)
- newErangel: Erangel now has Destructible Terrain, including rocky terrain, though some areas may have limited destructibility.
- buffPickaxe: The Pickaxe has been added to Erangel, and its digging depth has increased on Rondo, Taego, Miramar, and Erangel without changing maximum destruction depth or range.
- changeDestructible Terrain: Destructible Terrain is available in Ranked and Custom Matches - Esports Mode on Rondo, Taego, Miramar, and Erangel.
🔫Gunplay(5)
- newHybrid Scope: The new Hybrid Scope switches between 1x and 4x magnification using the Sight Change key.
- newTilted Grip: The new Tilted Grip provides +12% vertical recoil control, +6% horizontal recoil control, and +25% camera shake control during firing.
- removeAngled Foregrip: Angled Foregrip has been removed from world spawn.
- buffHalf Grip: Half Grip horizontal recoil control increased from +8% to +16%.
- buffDragunov: Dragunov vertical recoil decreased by approximately 20% and horizontal recoil by approximately 15%.
🎒Gameplay(4)
- newEmergency Support Flare: The Emergency Support Flare calls in a supply crate in Normal Matches, Ranked, Arcade, and Custom Matches; it always contains 3 ammunition types and has approximately an 80% chance to include at least one item from each cover and utility category.
- changeJammer Pack: Jammer Packs now come in Lv.1, Lv.2, and Lv.3 tiers with capacities of 150, 200, and 250 and increasing Blue Zone damage protection; Lv.1 and Lv.2 spawn in the world, while Lv.3 comes from specified supply sources.
- newBlue Chip Tower: Active Blue Chip Towers can call in a Care Package for 2 enemy Blue Chips, which remain retrievable by the original owners' teammates.
- changeBots: Bots behave more naturally in various situations and have adjusted positioning tendencies.
🛠️UGC Alpha(1)
- newBluebomb Rush: On PC, Bluebomb Rush has been added to UGC Alpha, with devices supporting multiple Bluebombs, round-specific zones and objectives, multi-team modes, and customizable planting and defusal conditions.
🤝Matchmaking(1)
- changeSame Language Team Matching: On PC in AS and SEA map-selection regions, Same Language Team Matching now also applies when selecting specific maps in Normal Matches.
🏆Ranked(3)
- changeSeason 41: Ranked Season 41 adds permanent Lynx6 weapon skins as Tier Rewards and resets the leaderboard after live server maintenance.
- changeOn PC, Ranked operating hours are adjusted to 21:20–05:00 UTC for SA Squad (TPP) and 11:00–17:00 UTC for SEA Duo (TPP).
- changeSeason 40: Season 40 tier rewards become available when Season 41 starts; parachute skins, weapon skins, and medals are permanent, while the other rewards last one Ranked season.
🎨Customize and Workshop(5)
- changeParty Cat Spray: The Party Cat Spray image has been updated and applies automatically to existing owners, without changing its function or usage.
- newCastello Autohaus: Castello Autohaus item sets have been added to Hunter's Chest and Archivist's Chest.
- changePUBG x aespa: The PUBG x aespa collaboration returns.
- newEVE: EVE joins the Workshop as an Ultimate Contender whose appearance and hair colors expand as she levels up.
- newCrafter Pass: Stellar Blade: Crafter Pass: Stellar Blade is included.
🐛Bug Fixes(16)
- fixTactical Pack: Fixed attachments not automatically equipping when the Tactical Pack occupied a weapon slot and the inventory was full.
- fixFixed the camera being unable to move left or right while prone next to an obstacle.
- fixFixed an observed player's health temporarily displaying incorrectly when spectating an enemy in a vehicle after death.
- fixDeston: Fixed interior lighting in certain Deston cabins changing with the character's position and viewing angle.
- fixFixed missing attachment slot icons on the Charm page.
- fixInflatable Boat: Fixed an incorrect system message when Inflatable Boat deployment was canceled by interference from objects.
- fixFixed an intermittent blank screen on the Customize page.
- fixFixed the footer UI disappearing on entering the lobby edit screen.
- fixFixed tag boxes intermittently appearing incorrectly on the UGC tag editing screen.
- fixP90: Fixed a shadow inside the P90 scope when aiming with a Ranked weapon skin equipped.
- fixB.Duck Top: Fixed clipping when a female character wears B.Duck Top with Twisted Devotee Gloves.
- fixCasual Rancher Top and Shorts: Fixed clipping when a female character wears Casual Rancher Top and Shorts with certain jackets.
- fixSnow Pants (White): Fixed clipping when a female character wears Snow Pants (White) with JENNIE's BLACKPINK Leggings.
- fixTime Keeper’s Boots: Fixed clipping when wearing Time Keeper’s Boots with certain pants.
- fixPCS4 Mesh Cap (White): Fixed incorrect hair appearance when a female character with a specific hairstyle equipped the PCS4 Mesh Cap (White).
- fixTracksuit: Fixed the hem of certain Tracksuit jackets and tops appearing incorrectly.
📅Coming Soon(2)
- removeMosin Nagant, R45, DP-28, PP-19 Bizon, P1911, and QBU are scheduled for removal in Update 42.1 in June.
- changeAfter the May update, items related to the six weapons will no longer be tradable on the Steam Community Market or available for purchase or acquisition; timing and compensation details are planned for Update 41.2 patch notes.
Summary
Release schedule and modes
Update 41.1 is scheduled for PC maintenance on April 8 and console maintenance on April 16, UTC. Xeno Point sends players against an invading enemy on Miramar. On PC, Bluebomb Rush joins UGC Alpha with customizable objectives and rules.
World and gameplay
Erangel gains destructible terrain, and Ranked and Custom Matches - Esports Mode support it on Erangel, Miramar, Taego, and Rondo. The Hybrid Scope and Tilted Grip join the attachment pool, the Half Grip and Dragunov receive buffs, and the Angled Foregrip leaves world spawn. Emergency Support Flares call supply crates, Jammer Packs gain three tiers, and Blue Chip Towers can exchange enemy Blue Chips for Care Packages.
Ranked, cosmetics, and fixes
Ranked Season 41 resets the leaderboard and offers permanent Lynx6 tier skins. EVE joins the Workshop as an Ultimate Contender, alongside collaboration and cosmetic offerings. Fixes cover prone camera movement, attachment auto-equipping, interface issues, and item visuals.
Coming soon
Six weapons are scheduled for removal in Update 42.1 in June, with related item trading and acquisition restrictions following the May update.