PUBG’s newest map, Deston, is now available on consoles with the 18.2 update. The new 8v8 map takes place in the near world and features many biomes such as dark swamps, exposed coastlines, mountains, and islands. Update 18.2 introduces a new map, new modes of movement, weapons, two special events, and graphics and frame rate improvements.
Deston will offer Ascenders to help players enter skyscrapers, and in some cases, Ascenders will be the only way to get to the upper floors of certain buildings. In addition to the clamps, an auxiliary parachute will be introduced. It will be available to all Deston players, and the secondary parachute will allow you to jump from high places and land safely.
New vehicles were introduced, such as airboats that can be driven on land and water. They are meant to help players easily travel through biomes. Pillar Car, also known as the fastest car in the game, will also be available to players.
New weapons such as the O12 shotgun were also introduced. This shotgun fires bullets and has a high rate of fire. The O12 will be most useful in mid to close range combat. The MP9 submachine gun is also making its debut in PUBG. it is intended for use at close range and has a silencer and a laser sight built into the weapon.
To celebrate the launch of Deston, PUBG has prepared events that will reward players with new emotes, sprays, costumes, and smuggling coupons. The first event will take place on the following days:
- Pacific Time: July 21, 2022 00:00 - August 17, 2022 00:00.
- CEST: July 21, 2022 9:00 AM - August 17, 2022 9:00 AM
- KST: July 21, 2022 4:00 PM - August 17, 2022 4:00 PM
There will be another event exclusively for console players. All they need to do is log into PUBG via Xbox every day for 10 days to unlock the following: Mini14 skin, contraband coupons, summer outfits and more.
To receive the rewards mentioned above, players must log in on the following days:
- Pacific Time: July 21, 2022 00:00 - August 3, 2022 00:00.
- CEST: July 21, 2022 9:00 AM - August 3, 2022 9:00 AM
- KST: July 21, 2022 4:00 PM - August 3, 2022 4:00 PM
18.2 will also feature graphics and frame rate updates for Xbox Series X|S and PS5. Both consoles can now support 4K and 60fps. Below is a complete list of PUBG graphics options.
Console 4K QHD FHD 60fps 30fps FXAA TAA
Xbox Series X
X X X X
Xbox Series S
X X X
Xbox One / OneS
X X X
xbox one x
(frame rate priority option)
X X X X
xbox one x
(Resolution priority option)
X X X X
prefix 5
(On a 4K monitor)
X X X X
prefix 5
(Monitor not 4K)
X X X X
Playstation 4 Pro
(On a 4K monitor + frame rate priority option)
X X X X
Playstation 4 Pro
(On a 4K monitor + resolution priority option)
X X X X
PlayStation 4/4 slim
X X X
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