PUBG Mobile releases Update 2.4 with new Misty Port map, gameplay and other improvements; Find out how to download & other details

PUBG Mobile, the free-to-play Battle Royale, constantly releases new upgrades to improve the gaming experience for its users. The latest in line is the Update 2.4. It has brought to the game some new content like maps, weapons and vehicles, as well as other gameplay improvements. Here’s everything new in PUBG Mobile that you need to know about. 

PUBG Mobile Update 2.4- Details

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Misty Port is a new map that is now available in both the Basic and Advanced Modes. More supplies can reportedly be found here , in addition to the intense battle that it offers. Other unique additions include new legendary equipment and four new sellable items (Biological Sample, Processor, Gold Piles, and Lens).

Classic Map Improvements

Airplane now displays custom finishes once a player returns to the battleground following a respawn. As for the weapon, you have three options now- the UMP45, UZI, or SCAR-L. You’ll get any one of these randomly every time you respawn.

New Gameplay

Several new sights and gameplays like Martial Arts Arena, and Back for Honor are now available with the 2.4 update. Back for Honor, allows players to restart a mission in case a teammate gets eliminated. 

Vehicle and Firearm Updates

New Firearms have been introduced like the Honey Badger which can be found in Erangel, Sanhok, and Livik. Other than that, players can experience subtle differences in the QBZ, FAMAS, and SMG. 

A new 2-Seat Bike has been introduced. The passenger sitting in the back seat is now able to use one-handed firearms. 

Chat Updates

The character limit of messages in the Lobby Chat has now been increased.

Bug Improvements

A bug where players would get dragged against the wall in a gas station, and get stuck on the stairwells of Erangel is now fixed.

How to download Update 2.4 in PUBG Mobile?

Players must ensure that they have enough free space on their devices to download the update. Aside from that, users need to have a good network connection via mobile data or Wi-Fi to download the update without any trouble.

Players who updated their game between January 4 and 15 (UTC+0), have received freebies worth 3,000 BP, 100 AG, and a Pan Pan Helmet (3d).  

PUBG Mobile is currently unavailable in India. As for BGMI Mobile, Indians can continue to play the game in case they have it downloaded on their phones. But, as far as the news of the game officially coming back in concerned, some insiders marked January 15 as the D-Day. However, the India Today Gaming team has confirmed that that's not going to be the case. Regardless, as per Krafton's official statement, they are indeed working together with the government of India to bring back the game. So if not in a few days of time, the BGMI unban can be expected to happen soon.