PUBG Roadmap 2018
The 2018 Roadmap outlines a year of expansion focusing on new maps, ballistic realism, animation overhauls, and the foundation for a competitive esports ecosystem.
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- Character Animations
- Overhauling TPP and FPP animation systems to be smoother and more reactive to the environment, including vehicle interactions.
- Parachuting:Overhauling the parachuting system for better responsiveness and polished animations.
- Social & UI
- Added an in-game friends list for easier social management.→Added
- Main Menu:Enabled squad voice chat directly within the main menu.→Added
- Custom Games
- Expanded the Custom Game System with more control and the ability to save presets.→Fine-grained
- Distributed custom game access to a wider audience of players.→Wider
◆Other changes10
- Small Island MapIntroduced a new 4x4km island map designed for higher player density and faster-paced matches.→4x4km km
- Medium Island MapA new 8x8km map is in development to provide a mid-sized gameplay experience.→8x8km km
- Ballistics SystemAdded limb and vehicle bullet penetration to increase realism and depth of the ballistic system.→Added
- Audio System
- Vehicles:Increased vehicle sound detail, adding suspension, skidding, and weather-specific sounds like rain.→Increased
- Weapons:Gun sounds will now be more distinctly different depending on the player's point of view.→Distinct
- Movement:Movement sounds will now correspond to the equipment the player is carrying.→Dynamic
- Player:Introduced specific breathing sounds for running, aiming down sights, and holding breath.→Added
- Social & UI
- Introduced an Emote System allowing players to express themselves in-game.→Added
- Introduced an achievement system to track player milestones.→Added
- Matchmaking & RankingImproving the MMR and overall ranking system based on player performance data.→Improved
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