PUBG Update 2.23 Patch Notes for PS4 (v20.1) – Oct 20, 2022

PUBG update 2.23 for PS4 and Xbox One is now available to download. According to the official PUBG 2.23 patch notes, the latest update brings changes to map services, gameplay changes and added bug fixes. Apart from this, PUBG console version 2.23 also includes performance improvements.

Previously, a major PUBG update 2.18 added a brand new vehicle – the Food Truck, Changing Weather, various map improvements on Deston, and more. Unfortunately, since the last major update, players are experiencing issues with the game. Today’s PUBG patch 2.23 will fix a few of these issues.

Read more details below.

PUBG 2.23 Patch Notes – October 20, 2022

RANKED – SEASON 20

Begin your new competitive endeavor among the best at Season 20 of Ranked!

• The leaderboard will reset after the Live Server maintenance.
• Check out your final Tier from the previous season at the Career page.

SEASON 19 REWARDS

Below are the rewards you’ll be receiving based on your final Tier from the previous Ranked season.

CUSTOMIZE – WARDROBE

• Preset Feature Improvements
  • Preset slots from 1 to 5 will now be shown as tabs on the Wardrobe page.
    • The first slot will be set as default.
    • As usual, you can unlock the second preset slot with rewards obtained through the Survivor Pass. The third to fifth preset slots can also be opened with coupons purchasable at the Store.
  • Pressing a preset tab will automatically show a preview of your character equipped.
• Preview
  • Previews will be shown for each body part.
  • You can click once to Preview and re-click to unequip the Preview.
  • (PC) +/- icons are provided to equip/unequip items.
  • (PC) You can select various items to test out various combinations beforehand.
  • (PC) Your customized preview will maintain its state even when you flip through different item categories.
    • It will reset to its original state when you switch between preset slots or if you exit the Wardrobe page.

QOL

• CARRY
  • The Carry feature can now be used/canceled with the Limited Interact keys.
    • Limited Interact default keys
      • PC: H
      • Xbox/Stadia: LB + X
      • PlayStation®: L1 + ▢
    • You can also choose to customize your keys in Settings.
  • The following bug fixes/improvements have been made when using Carry during certain situations such as:
    • Carrying a moving, knocked out player
    • Using Carry while moving
    • Using Carry while both players are moving
      • However, you can NOT carry a knocked out player while sprinting.
    • Putting down a player in an area that clearly has enough space
    • Experiencing delay after pressing the Carry key

• An auto-lock feature has been added to progressive weapon skins that are at least Level 2 to help prevent players’ unfortunate, accidental salvaging.
  • This feature only applies to skins upgraded AFTER the 20.1 patch.

UI/UX

• We’ve polished the Profile page a bit to make it more convenient and concise:
  • We’ve removed the EDIT PROFILE pop-up and added an EDIT PROFILE tab to the Profile page.
  • We’ve removed the Career page navigation feature from Profile – Overview.
  • We’ve removed the Exchange for BP option when you select an item.
  • Any changes you make will be auto-saved when you move to a different tab.
  • You can equip items by:
    • PC: Double click
    • Console: Item menu that pops up when you select an item
  • You can exit the Profile page by pressing the ESC key for PC.
  • We’ve polished the general design of the header, box modules, and footer buttons.

PERFORMANCE

• The average cumulative memory usage has been reduced when you go from the loading screen to the map to help improve loading times.
• In-game performance has been optimized to help improve inconsistent frame drops.
• Applied a certain allocator to the latest Unreal Engine and saved additional memory on Win64/Xbox platforms. This will also help improve Out of Memory crashes on Xbox.

BUG FIXES

GAMEPLAY

• Fixed the issue of Commanders in War Mode: Conquest/Platoon Battle unable to use the Red Zone bombings.
• Fixed the issue of the previous magazine remaining on the weapon after a player (holding a Drone) reloads it.
• Fixed the issue of being able to use emotes when a player moves to stick to a wall.
• Fixed the issue of the DBNO kill message showing up after a revived enemy holding a Self-AED makes a kill nearby.
• Fixed the issue of the Flare Gun’s Care Package/BRDM count UI showing up as 0 in the driver’s seat.
• Fixed the issue of the flashing effect of a thrown BZ Grenade not showing up.
• Fixed the issue of the screen’s sudden zoom-in and glitch after a player carries a knocked out player.
• Fixed the issue of being able to hear the sound effect twice after putting down a player you carried.
• (PC) Fixed the issue of bots moving very smoothly while getting up after going prone.
• (PC) Fixed the issue of the Zeroing Distance UI showing up in ADS mode even when the UI is toggled off.
• (PC) Fixed the issue of being able to acquire a wider field of view due to high transparency of a vehicle’s skin effect.
• (PC) Fixed the issue of the number of Mortar ammo being doubled in the death crate of a player who had Mortar ammos.
• (Console) Fixed the awkward movement of a player who left the client during landing.

WORLD

• Fixed collision, texture, performance, and more general issues in Karakin.

UX/UI

• Fixed the issue of being able to see the Played With information of a player you search up on the Social page.
• Fixed the issue of the long item names of McLaren’s items in Special Crafting not being shortened.
• Fixed the issue of the incorrect font used for “Last 20 Match Stats” in Career – Match History.
• (Console) Fixed the issue of being able to hear the sound effect twice when selecting items/changing colors in Customize – Appearance.
• (Console) Fixed the issue of being unable to hear the sound effect after changing the filter option in Social – Team Finder/Settings.
• (Console) Fixed the issue of being unable to equip a weapon skin to the Last Weapon Kill weapon using the preset slot in Career – Overview.
• (Console) Fixed the issue of the BATTLEGROUNDS text and item name overlapping in certain purchasable items.

ITEMS & SKINS

※ Clipping issue: Graphics that are shown outside the visible part of an image/object.

• Fixed the clipping issue when a female character equips Hairstyle 30 with Explorer Hat.
• Fixed the clipping issue when a male character equips the B.A.S.A. Bunny Jacket with the Bunny Academy Hazard Mask.
• Fixed the clipping issue when equipping both the Shiba Crew Hoodie and the Bunny Academy Sailor Hat.
• Fixed the issue of the underarm part of the Bunny Academy Sailor Top being shown a bit too dark in shadows.
• Fixed the issue of the slow transition between tabs in Customize when you possess more than a certain amount of items.
• (PC) Fixed the issue of having trouble selecting the correct item in Customize when you possess more than a certain amount of items.
• (PC) Fixed the issue of being unable to equip an individual item you purchased at the Store in the Customize page.
• (PC) Fixed the issue of the hairstyle disappearing once you equip both a hooded jacket and a hat with Hairstyle 31.
• (PC) Fixed the clipping issue when equipping both Mr. Ma’s Outfit and Bunny Academy Sailor Boots.

Download free PUBG version 2.23 for PS4 and Xbox One.