PUBG Mobile v1.3 Beta brings new maps, modes, weapons and more; 2021 eSports plans also out

PUBG Studio, the company behind the popular Battle Royale game, PUBG has just released a new beta version for testing. This beta version of PUBG Mobile brings the game version to 1.3 along with a lot of new content. Some of the highlights of the update include two new maps in the game including the classic mode map Karakin. This map also brings the “Demolition Zone” mechanic to the game along with thin walls for buildings. In addition, the developer has also shared 2021 plans for eSports and more for the desktop version of the game. Let’s check everything we know around PUBG Mobile v1.3 Beta, and PUBG 2021 eSports plans here.

PUBG Mobile v1.3 Beta out, details

The game developer has not really shared proper patch notes for the game at the time of writing. In fact, whatever we have seen have been partial details collected by the PUBG Mobile community. As noted above, the update comes with new updates, new game mechanics, weapons, and more. The highlight of the update is likely the inclusion of Karakin, a popular map from the desktop version of the game. This map also comes with several mechanisms that are specific the to map including demolition zone and thin-wall bullet penetration. PUBG Mobile has also added sticky bombs, Panzerfaust missile launcher, Mosin Nagant Sniper rifle, and motor glider.

Karakin is a small map with a sandy island and it is not large enough for traditional Battle Royale matches. Instead, like Livik, Karakin only includes a maximum of 64 players. Demolition Zone is identical to the Red Zone in classic Battle Royale matches. However, unlike Red Zone, Demolition Zone also destroys the buildings and other structures on the map. Beyond this, the second map that we will likely get is the “Code-C” arena map.

PUBG eSports plans for 2021

Krafton, the parent company of PUBG Studio revealed that it will conduct four global eSports events in 2021. The company is also bringing back its PUBG Continental Series as PCS4 in June. Beyond this PCS 5 is scheduled for September and PUBG Global Championship (PGC) is scheduled for November. The company is currently gearing up for PGI.S 2021which is set to conclude on March 28. The PCS events will take place on multiple continents including Asia, Asia-Pacific, Americas, and Europe. Like the past event, the events will include regional events where teams will fight for the top spot and later complete in the global tournament.