PC 1.0 Update #15, Sanhok to the live client

A few hours ago the details of the 15th update have been revealed.


After four rounds of testing, our third map—Sanhok—is finally ready for showtime. The map may be smaller, but the battles won’t be.
This patch also brings UI and sound improvements and a new, Sanhok-exclusive weapon, the QBZ95. There’s a lot to cover, so let’s get into it.


Patch Notes

NEW MAP: SANHOK


  • Added a new map: Sanhok (pronounced “sah-nok”)
    • Sanhok is 4km x 4km map (one fourth the size of Erangel or Miramar). Although games tend to end a little more quickly on this tiny island, battles are still massive. Every game still features 100 players.
    • Certain settings have been customized specifically for Sanhok to better fit its unique design. Details are below.
    • Performance
      • Faraway players and vehicles aren’t rendered the same way on Sanhok, resulting in some server performance improvements.
    • Gameplay
      • Weather in Sanhok changes dynamically.
      • Players can throw apples while waiting to board the plane in the in-game lobby.
    • Redzone
      • The redzone is smaller and shorter-lasting on Sanhok.
      • The center of the redzone appears outside of the playzone (the white circle). This means players are more at risk when outside of the playzone.
    • Bluezone
      • Bluezone on Sanhok has shorter waiting times and longer travel times.
      • The bluezone is also dynamic. It checks remaining player numbers before deciding the next circle, adjusting the waiting time and travel time accordingly (this doesn’t affect circle size).
    • Spawn Balance
      • The item spawn rules have been customized on Sanhok to get you equipped for battle faster.
        • ARs, SMGs, and DMRs are spawned more often. The total item spawn rate has been increased 5% compared to that found in the fourth round of Sanhok testing.
        • 8x scopes and 15x scopes don’t spawn on Sanhok. However, they may still be obtained from care packages.

    Introduction to Sanhok’s locales:

    Cave - Here you’ll find an abandoned archaeological site, located in the heart of a seaside cave. Parachute in through the open top for access to the best loot and a boat for a quick escape.

    Ruins - Only the most daring players will brave these claustrophobic chambers. The Ruins reward those who survive the close-quarters combat with all the loot they can carry. Drop onto the roof to storm the temple from above, or sneak in through the ground-level tunnels.

    Paradise Resort - Welcome to Paradise, Sanhok's finest (and only) luxury resort. This compound has it all: cross-courtyard sightlines for snipers, thrilling room-to-room breaches for shotgun specialists, and mid-ranged corridors that are perfect for honing your SMG skills. Checkout is at 11:00.

    Training Center - Measure yourself against the best of the best in this abandoned training facility. Survive a tactical obstacle course to get loaded up with loot. Either get good or die trying.

    Quarry - This flooded limestone quarry is a both a visual, and tactical departure from the lush, green wilds of Sanhok. With few trees for cover, you’ll have to push from mound to mound, looting and hunting while vulnerable to players on the rim of the quarry.

    Docks - Explore cargo ships filled with loot in this out-of-the way drop, located in the Southeast corner of Sanhok. With plenty of opportunities for mid-range to CQC encounters, this is a terrific drop for newer players hoping to get their bearings, farm up, and escape!

    Roads - Some areas in Sanhok are now paved with old concrete roads. Watch out for campers and use these to outrace the blue zone!


Performance
  • We’ve optimized the way servers handle many nearby objects to improve performance. This includes optimizations for:
    • Characters models
    • Vehicles
    • Weapons
World



  • Added advertisement banners for PGI (PUBG Global Invitational) to buildings, billboards, and the default parachute skin on Erangel and Miramar
    • The Bengal Tiger parachute skin is unchanged and when equipped will replace the default skin