PUBG Update 32.2 Patch Notes Include a New Arcade Mode

PUBG update 32.2 has arrived and the patch notes are incredibly meaty. The content drop includes a brand new arcade mode Hot Drop, which challenges up to 64 players to battle it out in a very small arena. You can’t join solo in this one either, as it’s for 4-man squads only.

Also includes is a brand new Inflatable Boat vehicle, a selection of new weapons, and clan system updates. The latter includes changes to the Clan Challenges and Clan Member missions, as well as updates to the UI.

Update 32.2 arrives on November 6 on PC, following a live maintenance period. It will then arrive over a week later on console.

When Does PUBG Update 32.2 Release?

PC: November 6 at 8:30 AM UTC
Console: November 14 at 9am UTC

PUBG update 32.2 will see a staggered release on PC and console, with the former arriving on November 6 and the latter on November 14.

Both versions will arrive following roughly 8 hours of maintenance. It ends at 8:30 AM for PC players and 9:00 AM for those on console.

What’s Coming in Update 32.2?

Before we get onto the full patch notes, we’re going to run you through the highlights of update 32.2

Hot Drop

Hot Drop is a brand new Arcade mode that looks set for frantic fun. It supports 64 maximum players on PC, and half that on console, and sees you battle it out in teams of four on very narrow sections of a map.

You have to try and survive against enemy players while also navigating the ever-changing safe zone.

Inflatable Boat

The Inflatable Boat is a stealthy water vehicle that can hold up to four passengers, who row it using oars. One person steers, while the rest provide movement speed.

It spawns on all maps apart from Paramo and Haven.

Clan Changes

There are now less goals for Clan Challenges and Member Missions, and you can access the Clan Member Activity button from any clan page now.

Crafter Pass and Special Crafting

The Crafter Pass is back with a host of new rewards. Not only that, but you can unlock a bunch of new Black Market Progressive weapon skins and Chromas by crafting them at the Workshop.

This is available now and ends on December 9 for PC players and December 17 for console.

Patch Notes

Here are the remainder of the PUBG update 32.2 patch notes, which we’ve taken directly from the official PUBG site.

Bug Fixes

Gameplay

Fixed an issue where the FAMAS spawns without a magazine in the Training Mode.

Fixed an issue where, after changing perspectives while seated in the driver’s seat and then exiting the vehicle, the perspective reverts to the previous setting.

Fixed an issue where attaching tires to the Pillar UAZ with the All-In-One Repair Kit results in reduced tire HP.

Fixed an issue in Ranked where the marker floats in the air when placed at a location where the Blue Chip Tower normally spawns in Normal Match.

(Console) Fixed an issue where the Radio Message Display Priority setting resets to Dialogue upon restarting the game after changing it to Emojis.

(Console) Fixed an issue on the PlayStation® platform where the ping sound setting resets upon restarting the game.

(Console) Fixed an issue where the R-stick dead zone setting does not function while the Radio Message Wheel is active.

(Console) Fixed an issue where the R-stick dead zone value resets when switching between Dialogue and Emojis on the Radio Message Wheel.

(Console) Fixed an issue on Xbox Series X devices where setting the language to Traditional Chinese causes temporary freezing when approaching a world-spawned Crossbow.

Clan System

The goals for Clan Challenges have been lowered.

The goals for Clan Member Missions have been reduced, and some mission details have been modified.

The Clan Member Activity button is now accessible from all Clan-related pages.

The Clan Member Activity page remains only visible to the Clan Master or Manager.

The wording for the weekly Gauge Point/Class reset and calculation has been made clearer.

Certain Clan notifications are now marked with colors to improve visibility.

In the Clan Inventory, the Clan Tag Plate icons will now display the ‘PUBG’ text instead of the Clan name.

World

Fixed an issue where the C4 attached to vehicles or buildings on destructible terrain in Rondo can be dropped by destroying the terrain.

The 2024 PUBG Global Championship-themed decorations have been added to maps.

Taego

Some sound effects during Overcast weather have been reduced.

Mysterious objects and decorations have disappeared.

UX/UI

Fixed an issue in Team Deathmatch where, if the Spawn Kit presets include the DBS, it defaults to the Assault preset and cannot be changed.

Fixed the display error for the [CHROMA] ZERO-G – MP5K (Lime Blue) skin’s name.

Fixed the incorrect item tier information for the School Shoes with Leggings (Black).

The expiry dates for items in your Inventory will be displayed in the lower-left corner of the item slots.

A new notification message will be displayed when you receive temporary or permanent items as rewards.

Minor tweaks have been made to how the death marker UI is displayed.

Certain Radio Messages in the Korean language setting have been changed.

Item tiers are now displayed in the background of icons in the Store purchase popup.

Items & Skins

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

Fixed the Lv. 10 – Rare Skin Cosmetics preview of the [PROGRESSIVE] Midnight Menace – Kar98k skin on the Hideout – Weapons page.

Fixed an issue where the legs turn transparent when wearing the Happy Hibernation Shoes and certain outfits together.

Fixed the clipping issue that occurs when wearing certain outfits and masks together.

Fixed an issue where the Ali the Fox Peach Backpack (Level 2) appears distorted when the male character equips it with the Tenebres Combat Vest.

QoL

You can now view your teammate’s Inventory when spectating.

You can now follow your teammate after jumping from the Emergency Pickup plane.

The environmental conditions under which some items can be used will be displayed in your Inventory.

Affected items: Folded Shield, Emergency Pickup, Mountain Bike, Blue Chip Transmitter, Inflatable Boat

For the Emergency Pickup, you won’t be able to attempt using it while it’s unavailable.

A visual indicator is displayed when equipping or hovering over deployable items in the Inventory.

The usage conditions for deployable items have been adjusted, allowing players to use them in more positions.

System messages for item unavailability have been made clearer.

A system message will be displayed if an item becomes unavailable during use.

Items looted using the F key while equipped with the Tactical Pack will no longer be automatically stored in the Tactical Pack.

The rules for acquiring and consuming ammo and items have been improved for greater consistency.

Communication features like the Radio Message Wheel and ‘Enemy Spotted’ ping can now be used in Solo Mode and Training Mode.

The time interval for recognizing double clicks on the wheel has been adjusted to make the ‘Enemy Spotted’ ping easier to use.

(Console) A new key binding for the ‘Enemy Spotted’ ping is now assigned to the Hold R-stick button in the A/B/Custom types of the Controller Button Presets.