PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS 20.2 update patch notes: Neymar Jr. collaboration, map rotation, and more

Deston is also coming back

Press ReleaseNovember 3, 2022Last Updated: November 3, 2022

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pubg battlegrounds 20.2 neymar collaboration — Image via Krafton

On Nov. 9 for PC and Nov. 17 for consoles, KRAFTON, Inc.‘s PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS will release its most recent update, which will feature Neymar Jr., a world-renowned soccer player. Each map in the game will receive collaborative elements, such as billboards, building decorations, soccer balls, and care packages featuring Neymar Jr. A number of changes to the game’s map rotation, vehicle spawn rates, and other aspects will also be made in Update 20.2

PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS 20.2 update: map rotation

With this update, Deston will be coming back to the Normal Match pool. The full breakdown of the planned map rotation is outlined below:

PC in NA, EU, SA, OC, RU:

Normal Match: Erangel, Miramar, Taego, Karakin, Deston.
Ranked: Erangel, Miramar, Taego.

pubg battlegrounds 20.2 gameplay — Image via Krafton Inc.

PC in AS, SEA, KR, JP:

Normal Match: Erangel, Miramar, Taego, Sanhok, Deston.
Ranked: Erangel, Miramar, Taego.

Consoles:

Normal Match: Erangel, Miramar, Taego, Karakin, Deston.
Ranked: Erangel, Miramar, Taego.

PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS 20.2 update: vehicle spawn balance

Adjustments will be made to vehicle spawn rates in Erangel and Miramar for Normal Matches. The full breakdown is outlined below:

Erangel:

UAZ: Increased by approximately 20%.
Dacia: Increased by approximately 26%.
Aquarail: Decreased by approximately 22%.
Buggy: Decreased by approximately 11%.
Boat: Decreased by approximately 23%.

pubg battlegrounds vehicle spawn update — Image via Krafton Inc

Miramar:

Pickup: Increased by approximately 8%.
Mirado: Increased by approximately 18%.

PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS 20.2 update: normal match matchmaking system

With this update players will see improvements to the matchmaking system for Normal Matches to have it work better based on players’ Matchmaking Rating (MMR). Previously, Matchmaking was based on a player’s pre-made party’s average MMR. However, matchmaking will now be based on the highest MMR within a player’s party. The goal is to preserve current squad play mechanics while focusing on individual stats rather than a team as a whole.