KRAFTON, Inc. has exciting news for PUBG: Battlegrounds fans. The highly anticipated Fantasy Battle Royale mode is making a grand return on July 24, offering players a unique and thrilling battle royale experience that diverges from the traditional gameplay. This mode, which originally debuted as an April Fools’ event in 2020, will be available for a limited time, promising two weeks of exhilarating fun.
Step into the fantasy realm
The Fantasy Battle Royale mode transforms the familiar battlegrounds of Dragon’s Isle (Erangel) into a mystical arena where players can choose from four distinct classes: Barbarian, Ranger, Wizard, and Paladin. Each class brings its own unique abilities and weapons, adding a layer of strategic depth to the game.
- Barbarian: Specialises in melee combat with a devastating longsword, ideal for close-range confrontations.
- Ranger: Utilises the ‘Dragonslayer’ crossbow for precise long-range attacks, making them deadly from a distance.
- Wizard: Capable of raining down fiery destruction on groups of enemies, perfect for those who love explosive combat.
- Paladin: Acts as the team’s support, equipped with healing abilities to keep allies in the fight.
Squads of four will battle it out in matches of up to 80 players, bringing both cooperation and competition to new heights.
Key dates and platforms
- PC: July 24 to August 7
- Consoles: July 31 to August 14
PUBG update 30.2 enhancements
Coinciding with the return of Fantasy Battle Royale, Update 30.2 introduces a range of gameplay enhancements and reintroduces fan-favourite items with new functionalities:
- Tactical Pack: Now occupies a primary weapon slot and offers increased attachment slots, making it more versatile.
- EMT Gear: Also assigned to a primary weapon slot, this gear reduces heal item usage time and speeds up teammate revivals.
- All-In-One Repair Kit: Can now be used three times and fits in the secondary weapon slot, providing greater utility.
These items are now available across all maps, ensuring that players can utilise these improvements no matter where they drop.
Exciting new PUBG collaborations and features
- Automobili Lamborghini collaboration: Brings exclusive items to the game, allowing players to customise their vehicles in style.
- Vehicle customisation: Enhancements that offer more options for personalising your ride.
- Flare Gun in Deston: A new addition that spices up gameplay in this specific map.
- Spawn rate adjustments: For the Emergency Pickup in Miramar and Rondo, ensuring a balanced and engaging experience.
Additionally, general map bug fixes have been implemented to improve performance, collision detection, and texture quality, providing a smoother gaming experience.
Join the adventure
With these exciting updates and the return of Fantasy Battle Royale, PUBG: Battlegrounds continues to evolve, offering fresh and engaging content for both new and veteran players. Don’t miss out on this limited-time event and the myriad of enhancements brought by Update 30.2.
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