Patch Notes - Update 43.1
2026.09.09Update 43.1PCConsole
Trelvic summary report classifying PC+console changes in Update 43.1 by map, weapons, ranked, UI/UX. It briefly summarizes areas with high gameplay impact and key verification points instead of official prose.
Summary
Trelvic summary report classifying PC+console changes in Update 43.1 by map, weapons, ranked, UI/UX. It briefly summarizes areas with high gameplay impact and key verification points instead of official prose.
This summary is reference information based on the official patch notes.
MapWeaponRankedUIBug FixPerformanceSystem
Other
- Live maintenance schedule: The times listed below are subject to change based on maintenance status.
- Live maintenance schedule: PC: 2026-09-26, 10:00 - 18:30
- Live maintenance schedule: Console: 2026-09-26, 17:00 - 01:00
- Collaboration: PUBG x Jujutsu Kaisen: the battleground immerses in the Jujutsu Kaisen universe. Be the last one standing on a Jujutsu Kaisen themed battleground. See the PUBG x Jujutsu Kaisen Collaboration Notice for details!
Map
- Map Service: Map Service Report - Check regional map preferences and map rotation in Update 43.1!
- Map Service: Note that new features and updates announced in this notice may be changed or removed due to bugs, in-game issues, or community feedback. Images used are from a build in development...
- Boat: Boat durability has been generally increased.
- Boat: The damage adjustment method applied to each boat has been standardized.
Weapons
- LMG balance adjustments: ADS transition time increased.
- LMG balance adjustments: 0.30s → 0.37s
- LMG balance adjustments: Damage multiplier against vehicles decreased.
- LMG balance adjustments: M249, RPD: 1.1× → 1.0×
UI/UX
- Close-quarters combat: Kicking: ※ Applies to all modes.
- Close-quarters combat: Kicking: A new kick action adds a variable to hand-to-hand combat. Use a kick with stronger damage and knockback than punches to push opponents or hinder their actions, and interact with the surrounding environment...
- Close-quarters combat: Kicking: Two new kick actions available when unarmed.
- Close-quarters combat: Kicking: Can be used by right-click (Console: LT) when unarmed.
System
- Sleep/Underwater Actions: ※ Applies to all modes.
- Sleep and underwater movement actions are improved, making diving into water less of a last resort.
- This update increases swimming and diving mobility while adding limited underwater countermeasures to utilize water as a strategic movement path.
- Holding/Throwing Items: ※ Applies to all modes, some Arcade modes may not support this feature.