Battlegrounds Console Update 18.2 patch notes today (July 21)

After a long server downtime on July 21, PUBG: Battlegrounds Update 18.2 is now available on both PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

The latest update, previously released for PC just last week, brings with it a brand new map known as Deston. Patch 18.2 also includes new features, weapons, vehicles, and more for players to jump into. If you’re eager to know all the details about the latest PUBG: Battlegrounds update on July 21, check out the console patch notes below.

PUBG: Battlegrounds console update 18.2 Patch notes

Below you’ll find the official patch notes for the all-new PUBG: Battlegrounds console update, which brings the PlayStation and Xbox versions of the game to version 18.2.

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new content

  • New map: Deston
    • Available as a featured map.
    • Playable in TPP and FPP.
    • Solo, Duos, and Squads (including one-man teams) are available.
    • Available modes may vary by region.
    • Available in custom matches and sandbox (PC).
    • Robots may proliferate in Deston.
    • Available vehicles: Pickup, Dacia, Coupe RB, Motorbike, Dirt Bike, Roadster Motorcycle, Quad, Buggy, Boat, Aquarail and Airboat.
    • The Flare Gun, DP-28, S12K, G36C, QBU, QBZ, K2, Stick Grenade, Mortar, Lynx AMR, 15x Scope will Not Spawn in Deston.
  • New Feature: Ascendants
    • Ascenders are scattered all over the map in the form of ropes attached to objects that allow vertical passage.
    • Both ends of the ascending can be accessed at any time.
    • You cannot use ascending when another player is currently using the same player.
  • New location: Cell Towers
    • Cell towers are very tall, thin buildings that focus on the Ascender.
    • When you hit the interaction switch on top of the tower, you’ll be blasted into the air in the direction you’re facing.
  • New feature: space accessible drone
    • We’ve also created spaces in Deston that can only be accessed by drones.
  • New feature: security keys and security doors
    • Pick up the security keys, open the security doors and pick up high-level items at your own risk.
    • Security doors are located throughout the buildings in Deston.
    • Safety keys will appear around the map or stack in your inventory.
  • New feature: fuel pump
    • Fuel pumps will be located throughout Deston, allowing you to refuel your vehicle.
    • The driver who is riding in the car can only press the interaction switch to refuel the car.
  • New weapon: O12
    • Introducing the fastest gun in the world. The O12 is relatively long-range than any other rifle.
    • The world will produce O12 in Deston.
    • Weapon Slot: Primary Weapon
    • Ammo: 12 . Alloy
  • New vehicle: Airboat
    • The airboat is very fast over the bodies of water. It can travel through shallow water, swamps, and open water.
    • It can travel above ground, too.
    • It is faster than land vehicles in shallow water.
    • It can hold up to 5 players.
  • New system: workshop
    • The workshop is where you can now craft your own leather with materials like never before!
    • Buy chests and keys in the shop, collect fingerprints, coupons, credits, tokens, grow a bit of bibbidi-bobbidi-boo, and make different skins!
    • You can choose to do normal crafting or special crafting in the workshop menu.
    • To use the Workshop, a Hunter’s Chest and/or Archival Chest is required.
  • World Update: Miramar
    • By optimizing the terrain that caused inconvenience while driving, a smoother ride was possible while driving the vehicle.
    • The quality of the bungalows and storage buildings has been improved inside and out.
    • Due to the high win rates, the billboard on the roof of San Martin has been removed.
    • Some home buildings have been improved outside.
    • Fences and storage layouts have been rearranged.
    • Billboards are installed on the map.
    • The name of the oasis site has been added to the mini-map.
    • The depth of the water in the oasis comes at the height of the character’s ankles around the shore. In the middle, it is at the character’s waist level, so the character cannot be prone in the water. The terrain around the oasis has also been lowered.
    • Car patches added.
    • Added a composite spot near the oasis. The spawning grounds of some vehicles have been moved.
    • Three parking points have been added near Chumacera Roads.

Console graphics options

  • Anti-Aliasing options will be available on the following consoles.
    • Xbox Series X
    • Xbox One X
    • PlayStation 5
    • PlayStation 4 Pro

Additional Supported Graphics Specifications

  • XBOX X series
  • XBOX S series.
  • XBOX ONE X . platform
    • Decision priority option
    • 30 frames per second
    • 4K
    • FXAA TAA
  • XBOX ONE X . platform
    • Frame rate priority option
    • 60 frames per second
    • very accurate
    • FXAA TAA
  • XBOX ONE / ONE S
  • PlayStation 5
    • 4K screen
    • 60 frames per second
    • QHD
    • FXAA TAA
  • PlayStation 5
    • Non 4K screen
    • 60 frames per second
    • very accurate
    • FXAA TAA
  • playstation 4 pro
    • Decision priority option
    • This option is displayed on 4K-enabled monitors but not on unsupported monitors.
    • 30 frames per second
    • QHD
    • FXAA TAA
  • playstation 4 pro
    • Frame priority option
    • This option is displayed on 4K-enabled monitors but not on unsupported monitors.
    • 60 frames per second
    • very accurate
    • FXAA TAA
  • Playstation 4/4 Slim

performance

  • Optimized memory usage by compressing the data used to show internal reflections. As a result, you can save more than 50MB of memory on Xbox One S.
  • Slight decrease in CPU usage for all vehicles. This helps lock frames when multiple vehicles are on one screen, especially when playing on low-end consoles.
  • Reduce memory consumption by clearing the cache in the physics engine when switching between the map and the lobby. As a result, you can save as little as 30MB to 50MB, depending on the world you are in.

Bug fixes

  • 1v1 Arena fixes for Training Mode:
    • Removed related camera views where players cannot enter spectator mode when a player dies per round.
    • Fixed an issue where a player would not appear in spectator mode when participating in an arena match through certain steps.
    • Scenes are now unavailable after a 1v1 Arena participant has died.
    • Report Player UI removed from match score screen after 1v1 Arena match.
    • Fixed an issue with temporary freezing when moving to the next round.
    • Fixed an issue where a deceased player in Round 3 could enter the Spectator View for Spectator Players.
    • Fixed an issue where you could exit the lobby from the match results screen after you died during a match.
    • Fixed a stuttering issue when moving to the next round.
  • Fixed an issue where Mirado and Pony Coupe would move even after standing.
  • Fixed an issue where animations displaying incorrect interaction of a teammate with a drone.
  • Fixed an issue where post group classes could not be selected in Arcade – TDM mode after the language was set to Russian.
  • Fixed an issue where not being able to receive Weapon Proficiency EXP afterwards
  • Get killed with Lynx AMR.
  • (PC) Fixed an issue where vehicles would be damaged from hitting broken objects (when the server is unstable).
  • (Console) Fixed an issue where the arrow size would decrease in recommended items when dropping a recommended item.
  • (Console) Fixed voice chat issues on Xbox Series.
  • Fixed collision, texture, performance, and more general issues with Miramar.
  • Fixed an issue where the window of a certain door would not break in Taego after jumping on it.
  • Fixed an issue where mortars scattered in certain areas of Erangel and Taego could not be picked up.
  • Fixed an issue where a Rank ‘Find Team’ message would appear for a player who is currently unable to Ranked.
  • Fixed an issue where the drop-down menu in the “Ratonic Stats” tab would overlap the bottom of the screen.
  • Fixed an issue where the vehicle UI was displayed over the world map in Training Mode.
  • Awkward winner text order fixed! winner! Chicken dinner! Screen when displayed in Traditional/Simplified Chinese setting.
  • Fixed an issue with the incorrect arrangement of smuggling boxes appearing on the Hideout page after following certain steps.
  • (PC) Fixed an issue where the system menu was trimmed with 4:3 precision.
  • (PC) Fixed an issue where the default selection on the Social Page was not set in the Friends tab.
  • (PC) Fixed the incorrect G-COIN label appearing in the Store – G-COIN tab after setting the language to Portuguese.
  • (Console) Fixed an issue with the L-Stick key guide appearing in the tutorial task list.
  • (Console) Fixed an issue in the options bar remaining in the list of friend requests even after accepting the request.
  • (Console) Fixed an issue where sound effects would be heard twice when navigating between tabs in Match History.
  • Fixed a clipping issue on character’s wrists when equipping LISA’s BLACKPINK Top with Quasar King Gloves.
  • Fixed a clipping issue on the character’s ankles when equipping ROSÉ’s BLACKPINK boots with most of the leather uppers.
  • Fixed a clipping issue on the female character’s waist when equipping the 10,000 Day Top with the 10,000 Day Short.
  • (PC) Fixed awkward textures when a female character outfits Jeremy Lin Shades.

For a full analysis of everything included in the July 21 update of PUBG: Battlegrounds console, be sure to visit the game Official Website.

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