PUBG Update 27a Brings New Moon Map, Level 4 Helmet, Zero Gravity Feature, Shroud's Easter Egg 

PlayerUnknown's Battleground is taking a step to the Moon
PlayerUnknown's Battleground is taking a step to the Moon

PlayerUnknown's Battleground upcoming Update 27a is going to change the entire game. PlayerUnknown's Battleground which has always followed the ironclad rule of originality over and real-life experience in implementing its own version of Battle Royale is finally taking a new turn.

PUBG upcoming Update 27a received its complete official patch notes a while ago. The new updates in PUBG are going to bring a brand new moon map in the game. For the first time in Battle Royale genre players will be able to experience a battle royale on the surface of the moon. PlayerUnknown's Battleground's new moon map will provide a realistic and immersive experience to players as there will be zero gravity feature. Player will take no fall damage in PUBG new moon map. The new moon map is also PUBGs biggest map to date.

The Developers quote on PlayerUnknown's Battleground new moon map-

With the popularity of the Moonlight weather setting on Vikendi, we worked hard to determine what it was about that mode that engaged fans so much. After countless hours, we were able to determine that it was the full moon itself that fascinated players. Our next course of action became clear; have the next great PUBG map be on the surface of the moon!

PlayerUnknown's Battleground Moon map brings a ton of new features. This is going to be the most mechanically different map than the other pre-existing maps of PUBG.

Everything about PUBG new moon map-

  • PUBG’s biggest map to date at over 3,476 square kilometres!
  • New Feature: “Zero G”
  • Players will not receive fall damage on the Moon.
  • Jump height and duration are increased by 10x on the Moon.
  • Players struck with heavy-hitting weapons (melee, shotguns) will be flung for several meters slowly over time.
  • Players on the Moon will leave footprints.
  • The Moon will have no weather cycles but will either be lit or in complete darkness depending on which side you spawn on.
  • Boost gauge and boost items will be replaced with oxygen tanks on the moon.
  • Players will need to keep oxygen tanks on hand in order to not suffocate.
  • New Moon Exclusive Vehicle: Moon Rover
  • Rovers will be key to survival on the moon, as players have thousands of meters to cover to get to the safe zone.
PUBG New Moon Map Footprints sample
PUBG New Moon Map Footprints sample

New Content which will be added in PlayerUnknown's Battleground Update 27a-

  • Added a revenge bomb as loot to all maps.
  • The bomb is held in your inventory and explodes once an enemy opens your death box.
  • Players can set a pre-recorded message to play after the bomb goes off.
  • Added new Vikendi-exclusive weapon, the Squirt Gun.
  • Enemies hit by the squirt gun will take damage over time as they gain stacks of frostbite.
  • Increased squad sizes to a maximum of 20.
  • Added the Stretch Limousine and Party Bus as new squad transport vehicles.
  • Added Level 4 helmets to the game.
  • Completely resistant to bullets.
  • Reduces screen visibility considerably.

Gameplay Changes-

  • To better emphasize survival in PUBG, frying pans can now be used to cook food.
  • Added a new win condition using the pan
  • Players able to collect components and cook their own Chicken Dinner will instantly win the match without having to be the lone survivor.
  • Boosts now inflict a stacking % chance to cause your character to suffer a heart attack.
  • Energy Drink: 2%
  • Painkillers: 10%
  • Adrenaline: 25%
  • Players now have a chance to injure their arm when involved in scooter accidents.
  • (Get well soon!)

PlayerUnknown's Battleground is evolving by each passing update. Though Update 27a is going to be a far greater update than any of the old one that we have seen in the past few months. PUBGs new update is going to bring a more realistic level of survivalism in the game. New features like using the pan to cook food and basically healing yourself. Survival elements like collecting ingredients to cook and all that.

To be more realistic PUBG developers have decided to add the side effects of using drugs and energy drinks. Just like real life in which overdose of drugs can cause heart attacks. In PUBG we are going to experience the same, as an example now using energy drink will cause a 2% rise in being prone to a heart attack. While the adrenaline is going to raise the rate by 25%, moreover the rate of damage is stacked which means using 4 adrenaline's back to back will cause and heart attack.

Shroud's Scooter Accident Easter Egg in PlayerUnknown's Battleground Upcoming Update

PlayerUnknown's Battleground is adding a sort of easter egg in PUBG related to Shroud's scooter accident. In the above mentioned official gameplay changes we saw that there will be a new feature added related to a scooter accident. Players in PUBG will have a chance to injure their arm when involved in a scooter accident. Below that its mentioned "Get well soon!".

Without a doubt, it's related to the recent famous twitch streamer and former pro player, King of Reddit- Shroud. Shroud recently had a scooter accident and undergo surgery in his left arm. Shroud is one of the best players of PUBG, he had contributed a lot to the game. Meanwhile, the game has done the same for him.

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