PUBG Update 10.3 patch notes: Karakin map changes, new emotes feature
A brand new PUBG update was released on both consoles and PC on February 23, and it makes some pretty significant changes to the lighting on the map Karakin. It also adds a synchronized emote feature, and some performance enhancements.
If you’re still a fan of PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds and you look forward to the newest patches when they arrive, then there’s some good news for you.
The brand new 10.3 patch for PUBG has finally arrived, and while it may not be anything revolutionary in terms of additions, it’s still a major update, with some welcome changes to the map Karakin, as well as some other minor additions on console and PC.
Major changes with PUBG patch 10.3
Easily the biggest change with the patch is the fixes to the lighting on Karakin. According to the developers, the map has been given a lighting pass, which will improve the overall lighting. It’s easy to see what they’re referring to in the images released, as it appears that it looks a bit brighter overall.
Beyond that, a brand new feature has been made available on certain emotes. Now, you can synchronize some of them with other players, similarly to what we’ve seen in games like Destiny and Fortnite. A full list of emotes has not been made available, but the devs say that all of the synch options are available in the menu.
In addition, some changes were also made to the Reputation system, which was just added to PUBG during its last patch, 10.2. Now, exiting a normal match before you load onto the plane will no longer negatively impact your reputation, while you will effect it if you leave a Ranked Match at any point.
Finally, there’s the normal slew of bug fixes and changes, including enhancements to the game’s CPU performance and memory optimization.
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It’s also worth noting that, unsurprisingly, there are some differences between the console and PC patch, so you can find all the changes in PUBG’s official patch notes below:
Weapon Sound Select System
As previously introduced in last December’s Dev Letter, we’re happy to be implementing the Weapon Sound Select System. This feature allows players to select between the original and remastered versions of certain weapon sounds.
Supported Weapons:
Select your preference from the Settings Menu, under the Audio tab.
Karakin Map Improvements
Kicking AFK Players in Training Mode
Emote With Your Squad Mates
Improved Store Experience
Reputation System Update
(Console Only) Inventory Improvements Changes
Auto Tool-tip Popup Feature
Changed the order of Key Guides
UI Improvements
Changed the Key Binding for quantity adjustment
Reverted the popup confirmation button
