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Dev Letter: Aim Punch 2
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS is implementing an updated aim punch system based on player feedback from Gunplay Labs. The second iteration, Aim Punch 2, introduces distance-based reductions and rebalances aim punch values for SMGs and Shotguns to improve mid-to-long range engagements and overall gunplay balance. The developers plan to further refine the system by assigning unique aim punch values to individual weapons in the future.
April Store Update 2025
PUBG: Battlegrounds is receiving its April 2025 store update, introducing a new Contender character named Hanna and a steampunk-themed Survivor Pass. The update also features a new Progressive weapon skin for the SKS, the Chrono Cannon, and the return of the personalized 'Your Shop' feature. New cosmetic items and upgrade materials for Hanna are available through various bundles and the Scrap Broker.
Call Of Duty players are 66 times more likely to cheat than Battlefield 6 fans
A study by Surfshark reveals that Call Of Duty players are 66 times more likely to search for cheats than Battlefield players. The analysis, based on global search volume, also highlights Rocket League and Rainbow Six Siege as games with high interest in cheating. The study suggests that robust anti-cheat software may deter players from searching for hacks, and warns that high search volumes for cheats can pose cybersecurity risks.
Krafton surpasses $2bn in revenue for the first time in its history
Krafton has achieved a record-breaking year, surpassing $2.05 billion in revenue for the first time in its history, driven primarily by its PUBG franchise which saw double-digit growth. The company also reported a significant increase in operating profit and detailed revenue breakdowns across mobile, PC, and console platforms. Krafton plans to focus on expanding its intellectual properties and transitioning into an AI-first company, with 15 projects in development.
NVIDIA DLSS 4.5, Path Tracing and G-SYNC Pulsar Supercharge Gameplay With Enhanced Performance and Visuals
NVIDIA announced DLSS 4.5 at CES, introducing Dynamic Multi Frame Generation and a second-generation transformer model for enhanced performance and visuals in over 250 games. The company also debuted RTX Remix Logic for modding classic games with dynamic graphics effects and showcased NVIDIA ACE technology for AI-powered NPCs in titles like Total War: PHARAOH and PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS. New G-SYNC Pulsar monitors offering superior motion clarity and adaptive technology are also now available.
PUBG's extraction shooter spin-off, Black Budget, is finally going to be playable next month
Krafton and PUBG Studios have announced that PUBG: Black Budget, an extraction shooter spin-off of PUBG: Battlegrounds, will begin its first closed alpha tests on PC in December. The tests will run from December 12-14 and December 19-21, available to players in North America, Europe, and Asia. The game is described as a tactical extraction shooter with PvPvE elements, focusing on exploration and discovery on a mysterious island trapped in a time loop.
What game do you hate and love at the same time?
This article discusses player opinions on games they both love and hate simultaneously, with one user highlighting PUBG: Battlegrounds as a thrilling yet frustrating experience due to perceived lag and one-hit knockouts. The discussion touches on the time-consuming nature of First-Person Shooters and Battle Royale games.
