Patch Notes - Update 43.1
Update 43.1 introduces a new Kick mechanic, major water combat improvements, and significant nerfs to LMGs alongside the Jujutsu Kaisen collaboration.
Key Changes
- 1New Kick mechanic allows for unarmed combat and environmental destruction
- 2Water combat overhaul: Sidearms/throwables usable on surface and +25% swim speed
- 3Significant LMG nerfs: Increased ADS time, reduced vehicle damage, and higher recoil
- 4New Item Carrying system allows moving items without using inventory space
- 5NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 and AMD FSR 4.1 support added for PC
- 6Console hitboxes enlarged for more forgiving hit detection
- 7Jujutsu Kaisen collaboration brings themed world features
- 8Instant Item Use allows using ground items without picking them up
- 9LMG world spawn rates reduced by 30%
- 10Solo Deathmatch returns and new Duo Rumble mode added
All Changes
🌍World & Collaboration(1)
- newJujutsu Kaisen: Jujutsu Kaisen-themed battlegrounds and collaboration features added to the world.
🔫Gunplay(9)
- nerfLMGs: ADS transition time increased from 0.30 sec to 0.37 sec for all LMGs.
- nerfM249: Vehicle damage multiplier reduced from 1.1x to 1.0x.
- nerfRPD: Vehicle damage multiplier reduced from 1.1x to 1.0x.
- nerfMG3: Vehicle damage multiplier reduced from 1.25x to 1.1x.
- nerfRPD: Recoil control reduced by 10% (standing), 17% (crouching), and 27% (prone).
- nerfM249: Recoil control reduced by 17% (crouching) and 27% (prone).
- nerfMG3: Recoil control reduced by 15% (standing) and 17% (crouching).
- nerfRPD: World spawn rates reduced by 30%.
- nerfM249: World spawn rates reduced by 30%.
🏃Gameplay Mechanics(13)
- newKick: New Kick action added (Standing and Jump); can damage players and destroy objects like windows, wooden doors, and tires.
- newVending Machine: Vending machines can now be kicked to obtain items faster, though they become temporarily damaged.
- buffWater Surface Combat: Sidearms and throwables can now be used while on the water surface.
- buffSwimming: Swimming and diving movement speed increased by 25%.
- buffBoats: Boat durability increased and firearm damage standardized to 50%.
- buffBoats: Boats can now be repaired on the water surface using an All-in-One Repair Kit.
- newCarrying Items: New mechanic allows carrying and throwing items (H key) without using inventory space.
- newInstant Item Use: Items on the ground can now be used instantly (Hold H) without picking them up.
- buffDeployed Items: Folded Shields and Mortars can now be retrieved using the H key.
- fixStun Grenade: Stun Grenade effects now consider character facing direction, preventing evasion via Free Look.
- changeParachute: Automatic parachute activation height adjusted to 250m for Emergency Pickups and Respawning.
- buffEmergency Parachute: Minimum height for Emergency Parachute deployment reduced from 10m to 9m.
- nerfEmergency Parachute: Players now take fall damage if landing before the parachute is fully deployed.
🏆Ranked & Arcade(5)
- newSolo Deathmatch: Solo Deathmatch mode returns to the Arcade for a limited time.
- newDuo Rumble: New Duo Rumble mode added for PC players with G-Coin rewards.
- newSeason 43: Ranked Season 43 begins with the Mk14 permanent Tier Reward skin.
- nerfRanked RP: Minimum performance requirements for Gold tier and above increased in Duo and Solo modes.
- newLeaderboard: New Leaderboard menu added to Career tab tracking Wins, Kills, and Clan XP.
💻Technical & UI(4)
- newDLSS/FSR: Support added for NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 and AMD FSR 4.1 resolution upscaling.
- buffConsole Hit Detection: Character hitboxes enlarged and fine-tuned for more forgiving hit detection.
- buffCustomize: Preset slots increased from 5 to 10.
- changeUI/UX: Key guides moved to the right side of the screen and standardized across platforms.
🛠️Bug Fixes(3)
- fixP90: Fixed an issue where the reticle brightness setting for the P90 scope was not saved.
- fixEmergency Parachute: Fixed an issue where the Emergency Parachute could not be used after reviving with a Self-AED.
- fixMiramar: Fixed collision and performance issues on Miramar.
Summary
Highlights
Update 43.1 brings a massive shift to PUBG's gameplay loop with the introduction of the Kick mechanic, allowing players to engage in unarmed combat and interact with the environment in new ways. The Water Surface and Underwater systems have been overhauled to make water a viable strategic route, featuring increased movement speed and the ability to use sidearms.
Gunplay & Balance
LMGs (M249, RPD, MG3) have received substantial nerfs to their ADS speed, vehicle damage, and recoil stability to better balance their role in the meta. Additionally, their world spawn rates have been reduced by 30%.
New Systems & Technical Updates
Players can now Carry and Throw items without using inventory space and Instantly Use items directly from the ground. On the technical side, PC players gain support for NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 and AMD FSR 4.1, while Console players receive enlarged character hitboxes for more forgiving hit detection.