PUBG update 2.88 is available to download on PS4, PC and Xbox One. According to the official PUBG 2.88 patch notes, the latest update 34.2 brings PUBG’s 8th Anniversary in-game events, a Bobble Bot challenge, and a special M83 soundtrack. Gunplay Labs: Aim Punch 2 refines aim punch mechanics, while Arcade modes see new maps and spawn kit updates. Additionally, PUBG console version 2.88 also includes bot refinements and language-based ranked matchmaking. Hot Drop mode reverts to its original intensity, ensuring fast-paced action.
PUBG 2.88 Patch Notes – March 20, 2025
Summary of Key Changes
- 8th Anniversary Celebration: New in-game events, decorations, fireworks, and a special Bobble Bot challenge.
- Gunplay Labs: Aim Punch 2: Adjustments to reduce dizziness and introduce distance-based aim punch reduction.
- Arcade Updates: New Team Deathmatch maps, spawn kit changes, and Intense Battle Royale adjustments.
- Gameplay Enhancements: Improved bot behavior, language-based ranked matchmaking, and refined UI/UX elements.
- Hot Drop Mode Tweaks: Player count increased to 64, with reduced spawn rates for a balanced experience.
8th Anniversary Celebration
Party on the Battlegrounds
- Bobble Bot Challenge: Toss a Golden Grenade at the Bobble Bot on the starting island to appear on the billboard.
- Fireworks & Decorations: New anniversary-themed billboards, digital screens, and lookout tower decorations.
- Themed Locations:
- Erangel: 8th Anniversary Party Ferry, decorated bridges, docks, balloons, and revamped lampposts.
- All maps: Celebratory billboards and decorations.
- Gift Boxes & Wrapped Items: Special Energy Drinks and Care Packages with festive designs.
New Lobby Music
- Collaboration with M83 for a special anniversary soundtrack.
Gunplay Labs: Aim Punch 2
- Schedule:
- PC: March 12 – March 26
- Console: March 20 – April 3
- Mode Details:
- Mode: Intense Battle Royale (Squad, TPP only).
- Random Weapon Crates: AR, SMG, DMR/SR, SG.
- Arcade Points granted for participation.
- Adjustments:
- Reduced dizziness from screen movement.
- Aim punch decreases with distance.
- SMGs & Shotguns: Reduced aim punch at 50m, similar to ARs.
- SRs: Still strong at mid-range but with distance-based reduction.
- ARs & DMRs: Slightly higher base aim punch but reduced beyond 100m.
- VSS: Now has the same aim punch level as SMGs.
Arcade & Custom Matches
Team Deathmatch
- New Maps:
- Deston – Arena
- Vikendi – Train Station
- Sanhok – Camp Bravo
- Destruction Features Added to Sanhok Maps.
Intense Battle Royale
- 100% Random Maps (Previously 50%).
- New Attachments for Weapons from Random Crates:
- ARs: Flash Hider → Muzzle Brake
- SMGs: Flash Hider → Compensator
- DMRs/SRs: Flash Hider → Suppressor
- Additional Updates:
- New Random LMG Crate (M249 or DP-28).
- Red Supply Drops now contain attachments.
- Default Throwable changed: Molotov → Frag Grenade.
- Custom Match Max Players Increased: 24 → 100.
Hot Drop Mode
- Player Count: Increased from 48 → 64.
- Spawn Rate: Reduced by 15% for balanced looting.
Gameplay Updates
Bot Refinements
- More natural movement while maintaining difficulty level.
Ranked Matchmaking (PC)
- Same Language Team feature added to Ranked mode.
- Enabled via “Same Language Team” option in the Ranked tab.
Survivor Pass & Settings
- Console Daily Missions Reset Time: Changed from 09:00 → 02:00 UTC.
- New Survivor Pass coming with Update 34.2.
Effects Optimization
- Sanhok building destruction visuals simplified to reduce system load.
UI/UX Improvements
- Kill/Knockdowns: Now displayed in the center-bottom kill message area.
- New Killfeed Indicators:
- White X: Standard kill/death icon.
- Red X: Indicates you or a teammate’s death.
- Blue X: Indicates you or a teammate’s kill.
- Match Join UI Updated: Replaced with a new notification message.
- Weapon Skin Stats: Hover over Battlestat skins to see kills/headshots.
- Lobby Banner Navigation (PC): Left/right buttons added for easier browsing.
Bug Fixes
Gameplay
- Fixed an issue in Team Deathmatch where, on maps with Ascenders, ending a round while riding an Ascender prevents it from being used in the next round.
- Fixed an issue where using a certain Emote allows players to see beyond walls.
- Fixed an issue where, in certain situations during 1v1 Arena, ammo fails to be provided at the start of a round.
- Fixed an issue where, in FPP mode, rotating 360 degrees while riding the Motorbike causes the screen to flip abnormally.
World
- Fixed collision, texture, performance, and some other general Sanhok and Vikendi issues.
- Fixed an issue where bumps on the road near Tat Mok in the Sanhok map obstruct character movement.
- Fixed an issue where Smoke Grenades fail to deploy on a certain structure in the Rondo map.
UX/UI
- Fixed an issue where the item count UI on the Observer’s screen fails to update when players drop healing items or Throwables.
- Fixed an issue where the Blue Zone icon in the killfeed displays abnormally on the Observer’s screen.
- Fixed an issue where, in Sandbox Mode, using Sandbox features to revive after a full team wipe while in spectator mode causes the team UI to disappear.
- Fixed an issue where a player’s death marker UI fails to appear on the World Map and Minimap when spectating a teammate after death.
- (PC) Fixed an issue where the scrollbar in the Career – Weapons page fails to function in certain areas.
Items & Skins
※ Clipping issue: Graphics that are shown outside the visible part of an image/object.
- Fixed an issue where, when driving a vehicle with the “Countach LPI 800-4” Sports Car skin equipped, steering while looking back causes the character’s steering animation to play in the opposite direction.
- Fixed an issue where the ankles become transparent when wearing the Cerberus’ Pants with certain boots.
- Fixed the clipping issue when the female character wears the Vigilante Shoes and certain pants together.
- Fixed an issue where the texture of the Lemon Drops – Helmet (Level 2) item displays abnormally.
- Fixed an issue where equipping the [CHROMA] Cyber Threat – Mk12 (Khaki Burgundy) skin causes the 6x Scope to appear broken.
- Fixed an issue where, upon respawning after death in Team Deathmatch, the Rare Skin Cosmetics effects of Progressive weapon skins occasionally fail to display.
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 2.88 will fix a few of these issues.
Download free PUBG version 2.88 for PS4 and Xbox One.
