PUBG Global Series Circuit 2 is about to drop!
Terrain destruction expands to Erangel and a new 1x/4x Hybrid Scope arrives, while BlueChip Towers now allow teams to trade enemy tags for supply drops.
Key Changes
- 1Terrain destruction expanded to Erangel across all competitive play
- 2New Hybrid Scope added with instant 1x/4x magnification toggle
- 3BlueChip Towers now grant air supply drops in exchange for 2 enemy BlueChips
- 4Canted Sight has been removed from the game
- 5Pickaxe digging depth increased for better cover creation
- 6New Emergency Support Flare item introduced
- 7Competitive map rotation updated to feature Taego earlier in stages
- 8PGS 6 tournament awards double PGS Points for final qualification
- 9Weapon recoil and grip-tier balancing adjustments implemented
- 10Trigger Backpack tiers expanded for improved survival utility
All Changes
🗺️Maps(3)
- newErangel: Terrain destruction expanded to Erangel, allowing players to shape the environment using explosives and tools.
- changeTaego: Competitive map rotation order adjusted to bring Taego into earlier matches of each stage.
- changeMap Rotation: Final Stage and Grand Finals Day 2 map orders have been fully restructured.
🔫Weapons & Attachments(4)
- newHybrid Scope: New Hybrid Scope added, allowing players to switch between 1x and 4x magnification instantly.
- removeCanted Sight: Canted Sight has been removed from the game.
- changeWeapon Balancing: Implemented grip-tier changes and recoil adjustments to key weapons.
- newAttachments: Additional new attachments introduced to the loot pool.
⚙️Gameplay Systems(4)
- newBlueChip Tower: BlueChip Towers now allow teams to spend 2 enemy BlueChips to call in an air supply drop.
- buffPickaxe: Pickaxe digging depth has been increased, allowing for deeper tactical cover.
- newEmergency Support Flare: New Emergency Support Flare support item added.
- buffTrigger Backpack: Trigger Backpack tiers have been expanded.
🏆Esports & Events(1)
- changePGS 6: PGS 6 tournament matches now award double the PGS Points compared to PGS 4 and 5.
Summary
PGS Circuit 2 & Patch 41.1 Overview
The PUBG Global Series returns to Seoul for Circuit 2 (PGS 4-6), bringing significant gameplay shifts via Patch 41.1. The update focuses on environmental interaction and tactical flexibility, introducing terrain destruction to Erangel and a versatile new optic to replace the Canted Sight.
Combat & Tactical Updates
Terrain is no longer static on Erangel, as players can now use explosives and tools to reshape the battlefield for cover. The new Hybrid Scope provides instant 1x to 4x magnification, streamlining mid-range engagements. Additionally, the BlueChip system has been reworked to turn enemy tags into a valuable resource for calling in air supplies, rather than just a tool for blocking revives.
Competitive Structure
The tournament features a $500,000 prize pool with a heavy emphasis on PGS 6, which awards double points. Map rotations have been adjusted to bring Taego into earlier stages, and the Grand Finals structure has been overhauled to keep the competitive flow unpredictable.