Krafton has unveiled its ambitious development plans for PUBG: Battlegrounds in 2024. The most significant innovation will be the transition to the Unreal Engine 5, which will unlock a plethora of new possibilities for both developers and players.
Among the upcoming features is the introduction of destructible environments. By strategically demolishing parts of buildings, players will be able to create new paths for attacks or erect defensive barriers. Developers anticipate that these destruction mechanics will add dynamism and create unpredictable situations, compelling players to adapt their strategies flexibly according to the circumstances.
Some of the environmental destruction functionalities will be introduced in the upcoming April update, with continuous improvements and additions planned thereafter.
Throughout the year, Krafton plans to revamp existing maps by incorporating seasonal features and rewards. Every two months, updates focusing on Gunplay will be released to enhance the usability of less popular weapons, thereby amplifying their impact. The upcoming 28.2 update will feature SMG rebalancing.
A new gaming system will allow teams to compete against opponents, earning points for team victories and receiving rewards accordingly. Progressive skins reflecting players’ preferences will be introduced for various types of weapons. Additionally, matchmaking, map rotation, and bot behavior systems will be improved.
Following PUBG’s transition to the Unreal Engine 5, the development of a User-Generated Content (UGC) service will commence, providing tools for creating maps and modifications. Details about this service are currently undisclosed.
Furthermore, developers have pledged to continue enhancing the anti-cheat system and the process of temporary bans. They announced that in 2023, 3.2 million offenders received permanent bans, marking a 33% increase compared to 2022.
Destructible environments in PUBG? Count me in! Can’t wait to see how this adds a new layer of strategy to the game.
The transition to Unreal Engine 5 and the introduction of destructible environments are game-changers for PUBG. Excited to see how these updates shake up the gameplay!
Incorporating destructible environments in PUBG is a brilliant move by Krafton. It’s going to completely change the way we approach engagements and tactics in the game!