Destructibility on Taego and New Survivor Pass: PUBG Patch 35.2 Unveiled

PUBG Studios has officially revealed Patch 35.2 for PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, which will go live in the main game client on May 14.

The update introduces destructible terrain on the Taego map, a new Vehicle Camo Netting feature, and additional environmental objects across various maps.

In addition, the patch includes a rework of the C4 and Flare Gun, a brand-new Survivor Pass, performance and UI improvements, and numerous other fixes and gameplay adjustments.

Live Maintenance Schedule

※ The times shown below are subject to change.

  • PC: May 14, 00:00 - 09:30 (UTC)
  • Console: May 22, 01:00 - 09:00 (UTC)

Map Service

※ PC players can anticipate the next rotation every Wednesday at 02:00 UTC, while Console players can expect the same every Thursday at 07:00 UTC.

Schedule

Start Date

PC

Console

Week 1

May 14

May 22

Week 2

May 21

May 29

Week 3

May 28

June 5

Week 4

June 4

June 12

Live Server - Normal Match

Random Map Regions - NA, SA, EU, RU & Console

※ Weekly map probabilities are as follows.

  • Weeks 1 and 3: Taego 33%, remaining maps 17% each
  • Week 2: Taego 36%, fixed and favored maps 18% each, etc. maps 9%
  • Week 4: Fixed and favored maps 22% each, etc. maps 11%

Fixed

Favored Map
(Taego, Rondo, Vikendi, Miramar)

Rotation

Etc.

(Deston, Sanhok, Karakin, Paramo)

Week 1

Erangel

Vikendi

Miramar

Taego

Deston

Week 2

Erangel

Miramar

Taego

Rondo

Paramo

Week 3

Erangel

Taego

Rondo

Vikendi

Deston

Week 4

Erangel

Rondo

Vikendi

Miramar

Karakin

Map Select Regions (AS, SEA)

※ Taego will be included in the favored map rotation for the first 3 weeks of Update 35.2.

Fixed

Favored Map
(Rondo, Miramar, Taego)

Rotation

Etc.

(Paramo, Vikendi, Karakin, Deston)

Week 1

Erangel

Sanhok

Taego

Miramar

Karakin

Week 2

Erangel

Sanhok

Taego

Rondo

Deston

Week 3

Erangel

Sanhok

Taego

Miramar

Paramo

Week 4

Erangel

Sanhok

Miramar

Rondo

Vikendi

Map Select Regions - KAKAO

Fixed

Favored Map
(Miramar, Rondo)
Rotation

Etc.
(Paramo, Vikendi,

Karakin, Deston)

Week 1

Erangel

Taego

Sanhok

Miramar

Deston

Week 2

Erangel

Taego

Sanhok

Rondo

Paramo

Week 3

Erangel

Taego

Sanhok

Miramar

Vikendi

Week 4

Erangel

Taego

Sanhok

Rondo

Karakin

Live Server - Ranked

  • Erangel (25%) / Miramar (25%) / Taego (20%) / Rondo (20%) / Deston (10%)
  • The map service for Ranked is updated on a season-by-season basis.

※ 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.

World

Taego

  • The Destructible Terrain feature has been added.
  • The Frag Grenade, Mortar, Panzerfaust, C4, Pickaxe, vehicle explosion, and Red Zone missiles can destroy terrain.
    • Some areas in Taego may have limited destructibility due to rocky terrain.
    • Does not apply to Ranked or Custom Match - Esports Mode.
  • The Pickaxe has been added.
  • The Red Zone has been added.
  • The emergency landing plane will no longer appear.
  • Fixed spawn spots for the Inflatable Boat have been added to Taego, but the total spawn quantity remains unchanged.

Dev’s comment: The Destructible Terrain feature that was first introduced on Rondo through Update 29.1 is now available on Taego as well. As mentioned in the 2025 roadmap, we plan to gradually roll out terrain destruction to additional maps. With this update, players can now enjoy creating new cover strategies not only on Rondo and Sanhok, but also on Taego. Additionally, the Pickaxe and Red Zone have been added to Taego, while the emergency landing plane has been removed. These changes aim to bring Taego’s gameplay experience more in line with other maps. Please note that the Destructible Buildings feature, which currently exists only on Sanhok, is not planned for other maps at this time.

Rondo

  • In-Game Challenges have been removed.
  • The Additional Starting Plane feature has been disabled.

Miscellaneous

  • The Bunny Baskets have been removed.

Gameplay

New Item: Vehicle Camo Netting

Introducing the Vehicle Camo Netting, a new item that adds a strategic layer to vehicle play.

  • Inventory slot: Melee Weapons
  • Weight: 20
  • Can be equipped and unequipped using the Melee Weapon key.
  • Can be deployed or removed using the Interaction key.
    • Cannot be deployed on occupied vehicles, and vehicles with Vehicle Camo Netting deployed cannot be boarded.
    • Deployment can be canceled midway.
    • Deployment or removal may be canceled by taking damage, collisions, or movement.
  • Does not reduce or block damage to the vehicle, and will be destroyed upon taking damage.
  • The appearance will vary depending on the overall tone of the map.
  • When placing a ping marker on a vehicle with the Vehicle Camo Netting deployed, a general marker will appear instead of a vehicle marker.
  • World spawns in Erangel and Miramar.
  • Can be deployed on four-wheeled vehicles.
  • Available in Normal Match, Arcade, and Custom Match.
    • Does not apply to Custom Match - Esports Mode.

Dev’s comment: The new Vehicle Camo Netting is coming in Update 35.2. Designed to help hide vehicles more effectively, it makes it harder for enemies to spot tire positions, giving you more ways to use vehicles strategically and adapt to different situations. That said, vehicles with camo netting can still be spotted if you look closely, keeping things tense and fun during gameplay. You’ll find the Vehicle Camo Netting in Normal Match, Arcade, and Custom Match at first, and we’re looking into adding it to other modes later on.

Objects

※ The following updates apply to Normal Match and Ranked.

Vending Machines

Vending Machines have been added to Erangel and Taego, and a wider variety of machines is now available across the Battlegrounds.

  • Boost Vending Machines have received a visual update.
  • Medical Vending Machines have been newly added.
    • Bandages, First Aid Kits, and Med Kits can be obtained from medical Vending Machines.
    • Just like the boost Vending Machine, it can sometimes drop a bunch of healing items at once.
  • The two types of Vending Machines have been added to Erangel and Taego.
    • They are placed in major buildings throughout the map.
    • One of the two types spawns at random.
  • The types and appearance of Vending Machines in Miramar will remain the same as before.

Destructible Pots

  • The Self-AED and Traditional Hanbok Hat will no longer spawn from destructible pots.
  • Destructible pots have been added to Erangel.
  • The Secret Room Keys spawn only in Normal Match.

Dev’s comment: Following the changes in Update 35.1, we're continuing to unify the overall battle royale experience by bringing certain map-exclusive objects, like Vending Machines and destructible pots, to other maps as well. We've made a few updates along the way. First off, the classic boost Vending Machine has received a visual refresh, and we're also adding a brand-new medical Vending Machine. Instead of picking up healing items like Bandages or Med Kits off the ground, you can now interact with these machines directly to get what you need. And if you're lucky, you might just hit the jackpot and fill your Inventory all at once. As for the destructible pots, we've adjusted the loot and added them to Erangel. Now you can smash pots for stress relief while picking up extra items at the same time. These changes will roll out to Erangel and Taego first, with plans to gradually expand to all 8x8 maps in the future.

C4

Several adjustments are being made to C4.

  • C4 is now deployed directly, rather than thrown and stuck.
    • The crosshair has been updated accordingly.
  • Visual effects indicate whether deployment is possible.
  • C4 takes approximately 4 seconds to deploy and is activated upon placement.
    • Deployment can be canceled by pressing the Interaction key, or it will automatically cancel if the character moves.
  • C4 cannot be selected or used while in a vehicle.
  • Now belongs to the Special Weapons category instead of Throwables.
    • However, it still occupies the Throwable slot and appears in the Throwable Items Wheel as before.
  • When multiple players are eliminated simultaneously by a C4 explosion within its effective range, the player farther from the C4 will now place higher.

Inflatable Boat

We’ve improved the Inflatable Boat to make it a more viable option!

  • Maximum speed has been slightly increased.
    • 1 player rowing in slot 1: Approximately 20 km/h → 25 km/h
    • With players in slots 2-4 sprint tapping: Approximately 50 km/h → 60 km/h
  • Weight: 40 → 30

Dev’s comment: In this update, we’ve slightly adjusted the maximum speed of the Inflatable Boat. The more players are on board, the faster it moves. We’ve also reduced its weight to lessen the Inventory burden. That said, since the Inflatable Boat is intended as a secondary means of transportation, our focus was on improving usability through a careful and measured approach. We hope these changes will make the Inflatable Boat a more strategic option and a better tool for promoting teamwork.

Flare Gun

Based on player feedback, we’ve made several improvements. Using the Flare Gun just got a whole lot easier!

  • The tooltip for the Flare Gun has been updated to more accurately describe its functionality.
  • The crosshair has been improved to more clearly indicate whether a special airdrop can be called when aiming at the sky.
    • It now turns yellow when aiming at a valid angle.
  • When using the Flare Gun or successfully calling in a special airdrop, related information will be displayed via Radio Messages.

Misc.

  • The Zipline Gun’s crosshair now more clearly indicates whether you can fire.

Matchmaking

Same Language Team

  • Improved the Same Language Team feature to better reflect players’ language settings.

Workshop

New item sets have been added to the Hunter's Chest and Archivist's Chest.

  • Summer Bikini 2024

Custom Match

  • The Destructible Terrain and Destructible Buildings setting options have been added for the Sanhok map.
  • The Destructible Terrain setting has been added for the Taego map.
  • The Vehicle Camo Netting has been added to the Spawn tab and Sandbox Mode.
  • The term previously used for Custom Match lobbies has been updated.

Survivor Pass

A brand new Survivor Pass is prepared for Update 35.2. Read more details on the May Store Update announcement!

Weapon Mastery

  • C4 has been moved from Throwables to Misc on the Career - Weapons page.

UX/UI

  • Blue Chip and Flare Gun icons have been added to the bottom-right of the World Map to help distinguish remaining Recall flights and special airdrops.
  • Reworked the overall layout of the Event Center.
    • You can now view item tooltips and details directly on the Event Center page.

Performance

  • Optimized character animation processing to improve rendering performance.
  • Optimized debris processing during building destruction on Sanhok to reduce hitching issues.

Bug Fixes

Gameplay

  • Fixed an issue where Inventory space affects vehicle trunk usage.
  • Fixed an issue where the results of rejoined Ranked matches are not properly recorded in the Match Report.
  • Fixed an issue where players can enter ADS while carrying another player.
  • Fixed an issue where the speed shown on the Motorbike’s dashboard does not match the actual speed while driving.
  • Fixed an issue where Melee Weapons can be swung abnormally fast under certain conditions.
  • (PC) Fixed an issue where players can carry another player while jumping.
  • (PC) Fixed an issue where players can attach a zipline to a Pan using the Zipline Gun.

World

  • Fixed an issue where muzzle attachments do not spawn in certain areas in Erangel.
  • Fixed an issue where scope reticles disappear inside the Sandstorm on Miramar.

UX/UI

  • Fixed a low-resolution issue with the background image on the Workshop - Contender page.
  • Fixed an issue where the item acquisition UI doesn’t appear in some parts of the Customize menu after collecting Contender Hanna.
  • Updated the Blue Chip item tooltip to reflect recent gameplay changes.
  • Fixed an issue where Steam platform players can search for KAKAO platform players by nickname on the Clan page.
  • Fixed an issue where the distance shown in a teammate’s kill message reflects the player’s death location instead of their knockdown location.
  • Fixed an issue where the remaining time UI does not appear when previewing certain Special Crafting items.
  • (PC) Fixed an issue where the killfeed order appears differently between observers.

Items & Skins

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

  • Fixed an issue where the Brass Beaked Scavenger Mask and Leather Faced Bandit Mask can be worn together with glasses.
  • Fixed an issue where the waist becomes transparent when the male character wears the Medusa's Pants with the Demon Biker Top.
  • Fixed an issue where the wrists become transparent when wearing the Naval Officer Formal Jacket with the Tormented Knight Gloves.
  • Fixed an issue where the feet become transparent when wearing the Undercover Assistant Bottoms with the Moon Seeker Boots.
  • Fixed an issue where, under certain conditions, the Contender Dive Trail Effect activates even when the character is not falling.
  • Fixed an issue where gear skins are unequipped when activating Contender Hanna.
  • Fixed the clipping issue when the female character wears the Escapee Jacket and the PCS7 Combat Vest (Level 3) together.
  • Fixed an issue where part of the Aston Martin Puffer Vest obstructs the player's view in FPP when entering the driver’s seat of a vehicle equipped with the "DBX707" SUV skin.
  • Fixed an issue where Contender Hanna’s hairstyle changes to the default after upgrading to BATTLEGROUNDS Plus.
  • Fixed the clipping issue when wearing the Galaxy Girl Dress and certain Hairstyles together.
  • Fixed the clipping issue when wearing the Spring Chick Shorts and the DMM T-Shirts together.
  • Fixed an issue where the hands and wrists become transparent when the female character wears the Pastel Goth Top with the PGC 2021 Contingent Chaos Jacket.
  • Fixed an issue where goggles do not appear when equipping the Carbon Fiber Commando - Helmet (Level 2).

Origin: pubg.com