PUBG Patch 38.2 Introduces Porsche Collaboration and Rondo Map Update

PUBG Studios has officially unveiled Patch 38.2 for PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, bringing a range of major updates and new content to the game. The update features an overhaul of the Rondo map and introduces a new collaboration with Porsche.

Additionally, the developers have added a new Crafter Pass and launched the Pick'em Challenge dedicated to the upcoming PUBG Global Championship 2025. The patch also includes multiple gameplay improvements and bug fixes, continuing the studio’s efforts to refine the overall player experience.

Map Service

Check out the Map Service Report - Update 38.2 for the latest info on regional map preferences and rotations!

※ Please note that the features and updates described below are subject to change or removal due to issues such as bugs, in-game problems, and community feedback. The images are intended as visual references only; the actual game may look different as the builds are continually developed and refined before release.

Collaboration: Porsche

Porsche Container

An exclusive Porsche container is available on the starting islands of Erangel, Miramar, Sanhok, Vikendi, Taego, Deston, and Rondo.

The container can only be unlocked by players who own Porsche skins.

If multiple Porsche skins are concurrently equipped, the system will randomly select one to display.

Only the player who unlocks the container and their teammates can operate or ride in the Porsche vehicle.

This feature can be utilized from the start of the match until players board the plane; once they do, the previously positioned container and the Porsche vehicle will disappear.

Available in Normal Match, Ranked, and Casual Mode.

The Porsche containers are available for one month.

Misc.

Customize - Vehicle - Special Skins - Edit Skin

Even after the conclusion of the sales/rewards period, unacquired items will remain visible, distinguished by a lock icon.

Stay tuned for an array of exciting updates related to our collaboration with Porsche! Be sure to check out the upcoming PUBG x Porsche announcement to learn how to obtain the exquisite Porsche skins, navigate the fresh Porsche Crafting page at the Workshop, and much more!

World: Rondo

※ The following changes apply to Normal Match, Ranked, and Custom Match.

The Market, along with all Market-related content including Pillar Guards, BR Coins, and Safes, has been removed.

Market garages have been replaced with regular buildings or garages.

The fish have disappeared.

You can no longer interact with birds or destroy the cages.

Area Modifications

Some rough mountainous terrain has been smoothed out.

Removed shallow water puddles in specific areas.

Lo Hua Xing

With the Market and Pillar Guards gone, Lo Hua Xing has changed quite a bit.

The overall terrain height has been significantly lowered.

Some surrounding structures, including walls, have been adjusted.

New loot spots and garages have been added.

Cliffs and vehicle access routes have been added near the river.

An island has been added at the center of the lake.

Certain buildings have been added or removed.

Rin Jiang

The floating restaurant, where the Grade III Market once stood, is also seeing a variety of changes.

The restaurant’s floor height has been lowered, allowing players to climb directly from the water.

The first-floor exterior area has been expanded, and some cover objects have been adjusted.

New loot spots have been added, and overall item spawns have slightly increased.

The placement of certain indoor objects has been adjusted to simplify complex layouts.

A new bridge has been added to the south.

Some windows have been opened.

Test Track

Experience more than just the thrill of driving. Challenge other players and put your racing skills to the test!

The track layout, including the entry road, has been partially redesigned.

New structures and objects, such as traffic lights, have been added.

Floor markings have been added to mark the start and finish points of the track.

A lap time measurement feature has been added.

The traffic light will activate when a vehicle enters the starting point.

If you stay at the starting point for at least five seconds, the lap time measurement will begin.

During lap time measurement, your current time will be displayed on the left side of the screen.

Lap time measurement will stop in the following cases:

The player exits the vehicle or changes seats.

The vehicle leaves the track or drives in the wrong direction.

The vehicle remains stationary on the track for an extended period.

The player gets knocked out or killed.

The existing billboards have been replaced with lap time scoreboards, where you can check lap time rankings.

Lap time records will remain until the end of the match.

Secret Room

Secret Rooms containing rare items have been added to Rondo.

You can enter the locked area using a Secret Room Key.

Opening any one of the four doors will unlock them all.

Spawn Changes

Vending Machines, along with Destructible Pots and Gas Tanks, have been added.

Fixed spawn spots for the Inflatable Boat have been added to Rondo, but the total spawn quantity remains unchanged.

With the addition of new fixed vehicle spawn spots, the overall number of fixed vehicle spawns has slightly increased.

Misc.

Improved the interior lighting and textures of buildings across the map.

A driving track with a lap time measurement feature has been added to the starting island of Rondo.

Dev’s comment: With Update 38.2, we’re introducing various changes to Rondo. First, the Market, along with all related content, has been removed, and Secret Rooms filled with Rondo’s unique atmosphere have been added throughout the map. In areas where the Grade III Market and Pillar Guards once stood, players can now enjoy intense battles against each other. We’ve also made several terrain improvements across the map for a smoother driving experience. As for the Test Track, its layout has been partially redesigned, and a new lap time measurement feature and related structures have been added. Compete against other players and put your driving skills to the test on the revamped track!

World

PUBG Global Championship 2025-themed decorations have been added to various maps.

Destructible Gas Tanks have been added to Vikendi.

Gameplay

With the transition of PUBG Console to current-gen, the following change has been applied:

(Console) The waiting time on the starting island has been reduced from 90 seconds to 60 seconds.

(Console) Transition to Current-Gen Consoles

As previously announced in the Console Service Update: Moving to Current-Gen and Ending Legacy Support announcement, PUBG Console will be supported only on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S starting with Update 38.2.

To celebrate the Console service transition, we’ve prepared various gifts and events. For more details, please check out the Console Service Update: Transition Details & Special Rewards announcement.

Workshop

Special Crafting

Introducing new collaboration skins - craftable only through Special Crafting at the Workshop! Check out the full details on the upcoming PUBG x Porsche collaboration announcement.

Special Crafting Closing Date (UTC)

※ The Special Crafting - Porsche Crafting tab will be accessible only until the following dates. Make sure to use up your Tokens before the closing date!

PC

December 8, 00:00

Console

December 16, 00:00

UX/UI

Updated and refined parts of the UI, including the icon displayed when no craftable items are available.

(Console) The 'Craft' option will now be selected instantly when pressing A while the Workshop - Regular Crafting - Craft Tab is in focus.

(Console) Focus will no longer shift to the item list on the Disassemble screen when there are no items available for disassembly.

Crafter Pass

A brand-new Crafter Pass is prepared for the Porsche collaboration. Read more details on the PUBG x Porsche announcement!

Lobby

(PC) Esports - PGC 2025 Pick'em Challenge

Get ready for the PGC 2025 Pick'em Challenge! Make sure you don't overlook the Esports tab launching in the lobby!

The Overview page provides information on the tournament schedule and details about the prize pool.

The Pick'em Challenge page provides information on participating teams, your remaining voting coupons, Esports Points, the Esports Point Shop button, and more.

Pick'em Challenge period (UTC)

Team Faceoff: November 5, 02:00 - November 28, 08:00

Pick the Winner: November 5, 02:00 - December 12, 08:00

Esports tab operation period (UTC)

November 5, 02:00 - December 24, 00:00

Detailed information will be available soon on the PUBG Esports website.

Custom Match

Content related to Rondo’s Market has been removed from both Custom Match - Normal Mode and Sandbox Mode.

The In-Game Challenges option has been removed from the Match Settings - Rules tab for the Rondo map.

UX/UI

The item tier and category are now displayed in the item probability popup.

A new UI has been added to display the skins equipped in Slots 1-3 when selecting a Special Vehicle skin in Customize - Vehicle - Special Skins.

Bug Fixes

Gameplay

Fixed an issue where rapidly pressing the crouch and prone keys in succession would skip the prone animation.

Fixed an issue where the vehicle’s driving behavior was abnormal when using "The Good Ol' Days (Black)" Sedan or "The Good Ol' Days (White)" Sedan skin.

Fixed an issue where Red Zone missiles could fall outside the Red Zone.

Fixed an issue where, in Observer Mode, the outlines of a character’s equipped weapons and the vehicle they were in were not displayed when the X-ray effect was enabled.

Fixed an issue where the Free Look animation appeared unnatural under specific conditions.

World

Fixed collision, texture, performance, and some other general Rondo issues.

UX/UI

Adjusted the position of the Dive Trail Effect video on the Contender Room - Upgrade page.

Fixed a UI error that occurred when transitioning from the Open Contraband screen to the Results screen.

Fixed an issue where the return timer in the teammate list UI was displayed abnormally under specific conditions.

(PC) Fixed an issue where launching the game with the display mode set to Borderless would apply the maximum resolution instead of the selected resolution.

(PC) Fixed a translation error for Sandbox Mode Ticket when using the Traditional Chinese and English language settings.

Items & Skins

※ Clipping issue: Graphics that are shown outside the visible part of an image/object.

Fixed an issue where the Chroma effect was not applied to certain parts of the Chrono Cannon - SKS with Uncommon Skin Cosmetics when Chroma was equipped.

Fixed a clipping issue when the female character equipped NieR Replicant ver.1.22 - Nier's Hairstyle with certain hats.

Fixed an issue where the ankles became transparent when wearing the Calico Onesie with Rebel at Heart Boots.

Fixed a clipping issue around the hips when the female character wore the Desert Nights Pencil Skirt.

Fixed an issue where the ankles became transparent when the female character wore the Demon Biker Leggings with Rebel at Heart Boots.

Fixed a flickering issue when the female character wore the Serpent Tongue Shirt.

Fixed an issue where the ankles became transparent when the female character wore the XiongDi Pants with certain shoes.

Fixed an issue where parts of the neck became transparent when wearing the Techno Rave Bunny Jacket with Moon Rabbit Outfit.

Fixed an issue where the Detective Glasses did not display properly.

Fixed an issue where the bear on the arm went missing when the female character wore a backpack after equipping the Bearly Awake Sweater.

Fixed a clipping issue when the female character wore the Rash Vest with certain skirts.

Fixed an issue where the pelvic area became transparent when the male character wore the Hunter's Jumpsuit with certain jackets.

Fixed an issue where the Stinger Sweetheart Headband displayed abnormally when equipped together with the Rabbit Season Hoodie.