The PUBG update will improve the Miramar map and allow players to throw frying pans with knives

PUBG continues to develop and the developers are preparing for the fifth season by launching the next update

on test servers.

What is known

Patch 5.1 will add to the game the ability to throw loot to allies. For example, if a member of your team asks for ammo, you can throw them a pack of shells at the press of a button. The ammunition automatically goes into the ally's inventory, and if there is no space, it will remain lying on the floor. The maximum throwing distance for an object is 15 m.

At the same time, don’t rush to rushpiercing and cutting objects. PUBG developers have added the ability to throw knives and other melee weapons at enemies, causing damage. The machete, crowbar and sickle have a maximum throw range of 40 m. A frying pan can be thrown 30 meters. The damage dealt is reduced from 75 to 25 units depending on the distance, and the maximum pain is caused by a throw from a distance of up to 15 meters.

The update will also affect the balance of drop ratesloot on the Miramar map. Firstly, vending machines will appear on the map, from which you can pick up painkillers and energy drinks. Secondly, now assault rifles, Marksman rifles, scopes, Win94 and protective equipment will appear more often. At the same time, pistols will be less common.

The map itself has not received any visual improvements.but the developers have improved the landscape. Thus, a track was added to Miramar where the “Hand of Death” races were held. Some small objects and trash around buildings have also been removed to reduce map clutter, making it easier to navigate when collecting items.

The developers have also updated the community missions.Players with and without a Premium Ticket can now influence how quickly the community achievement bar fills and receive rewards. This time, gamers will explore the battlefield in search of DVDs.

Patch 5.1 has already reached test PC servers, and the full release will take place a week later.