The Version 1.8 update bonanza kicks off with the arrival of everyone’s favourite web-slinger, Spider-Man, in collaboration with Sony Pictures’ Spider-Man: No Way Home. You can find our beloved wall-crawler in the themed mode, where players can drop into either Erangel or Livik to team up with Spider-Man in battling mysterious monsters, earning cool free items and a chance to shoot webs and zip around the map just like the masked hero.
As part of this once-in-a-lifetime collab, players can visit Mylta Power in Erangel to encounter a secret boss and defeat them with Spider-Man to get advanced supplies. Additionally, players can also get a No Way Home Web Shooter, allowing them to shoot webs at buildings and even slow down enemies with well-timed shots. The devs have even added hidden collectables, just like you can find in the Spiderman games. This Spider-Man: No Way Home Crates appear across Erangel, and if you snatch them up, you can get the No Way Home Web Shooter, along with other free Spider-Man: No Way Home-themed items. This experience will be available to all players until February 14th.
A more direct change to the game is the addition of a new map called Aftermath. It is a modified version of Livik, which has been transformed after a volcanic eruption. Players must now battle in the ‘Aftermath’ of this natural disaster. In addition to existing rock formations becoming fragmented, houses and terrain have been destroyed and demolished. Aftermath is a much faster-paced map than the original Livik, with sparse cover producing more frequent battles.
The map also features a number of unique gameplay changes. All firearms will have an AC Core Module and new scope as standard, enhancing accuracy and handling while also giving players more information about the battlefield aiming down sights, such as distance to the target and the damage caused. Aftermath is also populated with a number of zip lines, which players can use to help move quickly across the map. Finally, a new Recall System means eliminated players get a second chance to enter the battlefield.
Perhaps an even more exciting update to the game is the first step towards the metaverse. This step came in the form of the first-ever virtual building inside a video game. This building was designed by one of the world’s leading architectural studios, Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA). They created three unique medical centres, which combine the exceptional artistry of Zaha Hadid Architects with the essence of Erangel and PUBG MOBILE. Each building can be viewed and enjoyed exclusively by PUBG MOBILE players in Erangel. Blending physical and digital art, these buildings will expose a new audience to the inventive studio that has delivered a piece of architectural art specifically for PUBG MOBILE players and act as a beacon to inspire the next generation of architects.
In addition to these cosmetic changes, there have also been some heavy upgrades to the internals of the game. The Version 1.8 update improves the separation between Matchmaking Modes and Ranked Modes, meaning better options for both casual and competitive play. By simply selecting either option in the mode selection tab, players can easily choose between Matchmaking Modes (Classic Mode, Arena or Other Modes) or Ranked Mode (Classic Mode). RP Missions can be completed in both modes. EvoGround, Arcade Mode, VS AI Mode, and Metro Royale Mode can now all be found in Other Modes. The only caveat is that rating points can only be earned through player Ranked Mode.
With the launch of this new update, a new cycle season has arrived in PUBG MOBILE. Cycle 2 Season 4 introduces new season rewards and resources. This season also sees more Challenge Points gained from matches, offering players the opportunity to rank up faster than before. Also, players have a chance to collect the Diamond/Crown/Ace Badges in the same Cycle to get high-quality supplies for free. This season also includes a number of updates in order to improve the quality of matchmaking and point rewards, including restrictions on which tiers of players can match with each other and a point synchronization system.
The new Version 1.8 update also introduces big changes for Royale Pass Month, including a new interface and system to improve the player experience. Players will now have a point limit, meaning not all challenge missions need to be completed to get max points. As a new Royale Pass week starts, new challenges will be added as the point limit increases. This means more fun for players, as well as more total points than ever before.
The Royale Pass Game Time has also been removed, with Game Time points instead added to the new challenge missions, which can be completed multiple times throughout the week. The Royale Pass system also has a number of other adjustments and improvements, including adjusted screens, no reward wait time, and adjustment to the Elite mission rewards and EZ Misson License in line with the new point limit.
To ensure players can enjoy all these changes in peace, the Version 1.8 update brings a number of changes to improve the gaming environment and detect inappropriate behaviour and cheating. The Merit system has been overhauled, including updated rules to reward high Merit scores, improved violation detection, and a new Merit System screen on the profile page. Players can now also directly report inappropriate behaviour during a match. Additionally, the Security Center has been updated with an expanded home page, a new Investigator System, and much more.
All these changes will conclude in a whole new experience for the ‘Royale Pass Month 7: Royale Guard’, which begins on January 18th, with The Desert Marauder Set, Goth Aviator Set, and the themed M16A4, DP28, UZI, and 2-Seat Motorcycle finishes all available to players. So, make sure you update the game ASAP and enjoy all the goodies in store for you.
