PUBG was one of the first video games to popularise the battle royale format, and it’s still going strong all these years later. In fact, Update 40.1 has just released on PC, and it brings with it a host of new changes.
From map changes to gameplay updates, it’s a juicy patch that’s bound to shake things up. All of the changes made to PUBG with Update 40.1 are listed below, alongside when they’ll come to console.
Biggest PUBG Update 40.1 Changes
Update 40.1 for PUBG makes a lot of changes to the game, but perhaps some of the more notable ones are the World Updates to Erangel. The ruleset is expected to return to normal, though there will be some lingering effects from Erangel: Subzero. Some new features have also been added to the map, such as Destructible Gas Tanks and multiple spawn changes to numerous items.
A new addition is PUBG Bridge, a new website that allows you view 2D match replays directly on the web. All you need to do is log in with your KRAFTON ID, and you’ll be able to view your match history from your linked platforms.
Console players, there’s something specially geared for you, too. A new Virtual Cursor system is finally coming to Consoles, allowing you to navigate the Lobby and menus much more easily.
When Is Update 40.1 Coming To PUBG Console?
Console players can expect the 40.1 Update for PUBG on February 12, eight days after it arrives on PC.
It’s expected to launch at 1 AM UTC, but there will be an eight hour Live Maintenance window, finishing at 9 AM UTC. Once that update window is over, console players can jump right into all of the new content arriving with Update 40.1, and it’s all listed down below.
All PUBG Update 40.1 Patch Notes
World: Erangel
Spawn Changes
- Erangel: Subzero-specific items and features have been removed.
- All-In-One Repair Kit, Emergency Cover Flare, and Jammer Pack now spawn in Secret Rooms.
Miscellaneous
- The Red Zone and ferries have returned.
- Destructible Gas Tanks have been added.
- Improved the interior lighting of buildings across the map.
Gunplay
Mk12
- Damage: 44 → 43
- Horizontal recoil increased by approximately 8%.
SLR
- Horizontal recoil decreased by approximately 4%.
Gameplay
UX/UI
We’ve added and improved various UI elements to help players better track information during combat.
Throwable Inventory Display
- When you pull out or switch a Throwable using a hotkey, a list of your available Throwables and their quantities is displayed in the bottom right of the screen.
- Up to six types of Throwables are shown, including the currently equipped one.
- Throwables stored in the Tactical Pack are not included in the display.
- The inventory list is shown only for a short duration.
- Not available in Spectator, Replay, or Observer Modes.
Squad Status UI
New status icons and visual feedback allow you to check your squad members’ status at a glance.
- New icons have been added to display key actions performed by squad members, such as healing, reviving, carrying, and swimming.
- When interactions occur between squad members, such as healing, reviving, or carrying, the affected squad member’s number is displayed.
- These new status icons are shown not only in the squad list at the bottom left of the screen, but also on squad member icons displayed on the World Map and Minimap.
- Not displayed in the squad list while in Observer Mode.
- New visual effects have been added to the squad list to indicate when squad members are firing.
- Firing and damage indicators are also visible while spectating squad members.
Blue Zone Alert UI Improvements
Minimap UI and visual effects have been refined to make Blue Zone progression easier to track.
- New visual cues now signal 1 minute, 30 seconds, and 10 seconds remaining before Play Area restriction.
- UI elements and visual effects indicating the start of Play Area restriction have been enhanced.
- New visual effects have been added to indicate phase changes.
Misc.
- Kill and assist information for each squad member can now be viewed through the Team Management UI when accessing the System Menu in all modes.
- When using an item, the item icon is now displayed within the timer at the center of the screen.
- The flight path of Emergency Pickup planes displayed on the World Map has been changed to grayscale.
- When boarding a vehicle, squad member numbers and colors are now displayed on the vehicle UI.
- Item pickup messages have been standardized for a more consistent gameplay experience.
Vehicles
- Improved the animation structure for vehicle drivers and fixed some related issues.
PUBG Bridge
PUBG Bridge connects you to the Battlegrounds. Review your matches and stay on top of your Career.
- You can now watch 2D Replays outside the game via the new PUBG Bridge website (bridge.pubg.com).
- After logging in with your KRAFTON ID, you can view the match history from your linked platforms and watch 2D Replays for matches of your choice.
- From Career – Match History, select a match and click the “View in Browser” button below the 2D Replay to display a QR code. Scanning the QR code allows you to watch the 2D Replay on a mobile device or in a web browser.
Ranked
Season 40
- Ranked weapon skins for the MG3 have been added as Tier Rewards (permanent) for Season 40.
- The leaderboard will reset after the live server maintenance.
- Check out your final Tier from the previous season through your Career page.
- Added a UI to show the remaining time for time-limited Tier Rewards.
Regional Ranked Queue Changes
Based on matchmaking conditions in certain regions, we’ve adjusted the available Ranked queues.
Added
- RU: Duo (TPP), Squad (TPP)
- NA & SA: Squad (TPP)
Removed
- NA & SA: Squad (FPP)
Season 39 Rewards
Below are the rewards you’ll be receiving based on your final Tier from the previous Ranked season.
| Tier | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Bronze | Bronze PUBG ID Emblem |
| Silver | Silver PUBG ID Emblem |
| Gold | Gold PUBG ID Emblem Ranked Weapon Skin Ranked Parachute Skin |
| Platinum | Animated Platinum PUBG ID Emblem Ranked Weapon Skin Ranked Parachute Skin Platinum Medal |
| Crystal | Animated Crystal PUBG ID Emblem Ranked Weapon Skin Ranked Parachute Skin Platinum, Crystal Medal |
| Diamond | Animated Diamond PUBG ID Emblem Ranked Weapon Skin Ranked Parachute Skin Platinum, Crystal, Diamond Medal |
| Master | Animated Master PUBG ID Emblem Animated Master Nameplate Ranked Weapon Skin Ranked Parachute Skin Platinum, Crystal, Diamond, Master Medal |
| Survivor | Animated Survivor PUBG ID Emblem Animated Survivor Nameplate Ranked Weapon Skin Ranked Parachute Skin Platinum, Crystal, Diamond, Master, Survivor Medal |
- The Ranked Parachute skins, weapon skins, and Medals are permanent rewards. The rest of the obtainable rewards are available for use during a single Ranked season.
- Rewards can be found on your Inventory/Edit Profile page once Season 40 starts.
- Once Season 40 is over and the server undergoes maintenance, every reward but the Parachute, weapon skin, and Medal will be withdrawn.
(Console) New System: Virtual Cursor
A new Virtual Cursor system is coming to Console, allowing you to navigate the Lobby and menus freely, just like on PC. Move the cursor anywhere on the screen and enjoy intuitive, mouse-like controls directly with your controller!
Key Changes
- The Virtual Cursor is now available across all menu screens, including the Lobby, Store, Customize, and Career.
- Use the L-Stick to move the cursor, just like a mouse. Clicking and hovering trigger the same visual effects and sound feedback as on PC.
- UI layouts for features such as Store browsing, Team Slot management, and Emote customization have been aligned with the PC interface.
- New shortcuts have been added to improve lobby and menu navigation on Console.
Controls Guide
| Action | Xbox | PlayStation |
|---|---|---|
| Move Cursor | L-Stick | L-Stick |
| Select (Left Click) | A | X |
| Scroll (Mouse Wheel) | R-Stick | R-Stick |
- Additional controls and shortcuts for lobby and menu navigation are displayed on-screen through key guides.
- Press L-Stick (L3) to toggle the cursor speed between fast and slow.
- While on the Play menu, pressing B (Xbox) or ◯ (PS) will take you directly to the Settings menu.
Notes
- After returning from the System Menu or the Lobby Action Wheel, the cursor will always reset to the center of the screen at the default speed.
- Existing interaction methods remain unchanged for text input, platform-specific purchase flows, and the wheel-based controls used in the Lobby Action Wheel.
Workshop
New item sets have been added to the Hunter’s Chest and Archivist’s Chest.
- Survivor Pass: Steampunk Revival
Special Crafting
Introducing the new Progressive weapon skins and Chromas – craftable only through Special Crafting at the Workshop! Check out the full details on the upcoming Spring Fest 2026 announcement.
Special Crafting Closing Date (UTC)
※ The Special Crafting – Spring Fest 2026 tab will be accessible only until the following dates. Make sure to use up your Tokens before the closing date!
- PC
- April 13, 00:00
- Console
- April 21, 00:00
Crafter Pass
A brand-new Crafter Pass is prepared for the first festival of the year. Read more details on the Spring Fest 2026 announcement!
Hideout
- Improved the Contraband Coupon feature to allow players to open up to 10 Contraband Crates at a time.
UX/UI
(PC) New Shortcuts
To align with the introduction of the Virtual Cursor system on Console, we’ve added new shortcuts on PC to make lobby and menu navigation more convenient.
| Function | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Navigate Top Menu | Q / E |
| Navigate Bottom Menu | A / D |
| Confirm / Primary Action | Space |
| Back / Cancel | Esc |
| Ready / Play | F |
| Open Action Wheel | F4 |
| Open Social Menu | X |
Misc.
- (PC) Clicking Participate in Survey from the Notification Center will now open the survey in an external browser.
Bug Fixes
Gameplay
- Fixed an issue where the interaction range at gas stations differed between TPP and FPP.
- Fixed an issue where the Adrenaline Syringe pickup sound played incorrectly.
- Fixed an issue where goggles on certain Level 2 helmets were visible above the water while swimming underwater.
- Fixed an issue where your backpack could block your view when looking behind while riding a bicycle in FPP.
- Fixed an issue in UGC Mode where placing a certain building would also place oil drums.
- Fixed an issue where the ‘No-Fly Zone’ medal could be earned by defeating enemies in certain conditions.
World
- Fixed collision, texture, performance, and some other general Paramo issues.
- Fixed an issue on Rondo where firework sounds didn’t scale correctly with distance.
UX/UI
- Fixed an issue where disabling login notifications didn’t work when a clan member (not on your friends list) entered the lobby.
- Fixed an issue where a squad member’s profile could display incorrectly in the lobby after forming a team.
- (PC) Fixed an issue where banned players saw the secondary password prompt instead of the ban message when entering the lobby.
- (PC) Fixed an issue where parts of a waypoint could remain on-screen in Observer Mode after removing it.
- (PC) Fixed an issue where the aiming/sound practice results UI could be cut off in Training Grounds on certain aspect ratios.
Items & Skins
Clipping issue: Graphics that are shown outside the visible part of an image/object.
- Fixed an issue where the hat from the Stay Frosty Head skin could float when worn with the Thermal Protection Suit.
- Fixed a clipping issue on the character’s back when a female character wearing the Nightclub Dress with the QBZ Schematic Sweatshirt.
- Fixed clipping on the back of the head when equipping the Porsche Socialite Hat on the G-DRAGON character skin.
- Fixed a clipping issue around the ankles when wearing Pigff’s Tactical Striker Pants with Donut Mess With Me Sneakers.
- Fixed an issue where the female character’s hands became transparent when wearing Wicked Waddle Bodysuit with PGC 2021 Contingent Chaos Jacket.
- Fixed a clipping issue affecting footwear when using emotes while wearing G-DRAGON’s Boots with the Pillar Security Uniform (male character).
- Fixed an issue where a hairband could appear through/above the hood when wearing the PKL Hoodie on male characters.
The full Update 40.1 PUBG Patch Notes can be found here.
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