PUBG Mobile 1.7 Patch Notes: New mode, map, features and more

After conducting the beta test for a month, PUBG Mobile 1.7 update has finally rolled out across all the platforms. As with the previous updates, Krafton has incorporated a plentitude of exciting features to the latest patch. Beyond this, PUBG Mobile has collaborated with Riot Games to bring special characters to the game called Arcane.

Here are the complete patch notes of the PUBG Mobile 1.7 update.

New Mode: Mirror World

You can enter the new Theme Mode: Mirror World by checking the mode checkbox. The Mirror Iand will appear online in the Mirror World mode in Erangel.

Before the mirror Island appears, you can jump from the airship and move around and loot items just like when you are on the ground. Even if you are defeated in the Mirror Island, you can return to the ground with the items you have found.

Royale Pass Month 5: Mirror Realm

• It will be live from Nov. 19 to Dec. 19.
• It will feature the Vanguard and Lethal Creepster.
• There will also be skins for the Kar98K and MK47. These will be in the Duty Till The End finish.

Modes Return

• Vikendi will be live on Nov. 16 and will supports rooms along with spectating.
• Metro Royale: Reunion will arrives on Nov. 22 and will have the new Carry feature.
• The Survive Till Dawn will launch on Nov. 25 and will be available every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. It will also support rooms and spectating.
• The Infection Mode will be live from Nov. 25 onwards on every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
• The Payload 2.0 will arrive on Nov. 29 will be available on every Monday, Saturday, and Sunday. Rooms and spectating will be supported.
• The Runic Power mode will be live from Nov. 30 onwards and will be available on every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. It will also support rooms and spectating.

New Carry feature

The highly anticipated Piggyback feature is finally coming with PUBG Mobile 1.7.0 update. With the help of this feature, players can carry their knocked teammate on their back at the cost of a reduction in movement speed. Meanwhile, you can’t fire weapons or ride any vehicles.

Combat Changes

• Marksman Rifles: Tencent has said that the marksman rifles aren’t being used very much. Thus, they are getting a buff which includes increased damage at long range, bullet speed, and recovery speed to increase their effectiveness.  
  • SLR: The recovery speed and bullet speed have been increased.      
  • SKS: The recovery speed and bullet speed have been increased.      
  • Mini14: The long range damage has been increased.
  • VSS: The weapon’s damage has been slightly increased.
• DP28: According to Tencent, the weapon has been performing too well. Thus it’s getting a nerf. The bullet speed, long range damage, and headshot damage have been reduced.

Experience Improvements

• Season cycle one, season three: It will be live from Nov. 19 to Jan. 17, with a new season exclusive currency that can be used to redeem supplies from past seasons. Some outfits from seasons one to four will be returning.
• The presentation of some in-match information has been improved. This has been done to make the combat screen more refreshing with clearer reminders.
• The download screen, sensitivity settings screen, and the button settings screen have been improved to make it easier for players to set up their controls.

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