Erangel remaster
PUBG was released in March 2017 and as time has passed, fans of the battle royale game have been increasingly demanding a remaster of Erangel. The iconic first map has remained a fan favorite but time, and subsequent improvements in hardware, has resulted in the map being left behind somewhat.
While a remastered version of the map had been speculation up until now, this exciting news was expected. Officially the PUBG development team are calling it an "update to Erangel" - although it is essentially a remaster.
The Erangel update will be part of PUBG season 4 but players won't have to wait long to try the update. Further details about season 4 have yet to be released and the start date also remains a mystery.
Comparison images of various locations within Erangel are shown to highlight the differences between the original and the remaster. The difference is staggering with textures receiving a particularly big boost. Building layouts have also changed which are shown with an overview of the prison and one of the common houses littered throughout Erangel.
A previous change to Erangel was proposed where additional compounds would have been added to alter the gameplay. However, this change was quickly shot down by fans and therefore, never materialized.
Along with the map remake, upcoming content includes the ability to ledge-grab (think Pochinki but parkour), and a new amphibious armoured vehicle called the BRDM.
More generally, PUBG Corp has promised to continue developing the balance between "realistic combat mechanics and survival elements". It's also planning to shake up the progression systems, with a "focus on survival" to allow player to "keep track of stats and receive rewards for those accomplishments as well". Along with this, PUBG Corp intends to keep developing the newly-added Weapon Mastery system.
That's all for now, but it sounds like further announcements about season four will be arriving in the coming weeks. Chick back soon.
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