Update 36.1 Released for PUBG: Battlegrounds

Oh wow, so KRAFTON just dropped this big ol’ Update 36.1 for PUBG: Battlegrounds – you know, the good ol’ battle royale game? It’s on PC for now, but console folks gotta chill till June 19. Feels like Christmas came early for PC players, but console gamers are like, “Why do we have to wait?” Life’s just not fair, right?

Anyway, PUBG’s been hanging on since 2017. It’s kinda like that steadfast friend who never leaves your side. Yeah, I know the battle royale scene’s been crowded with wannabes coming in and out, but PUBG just keeps rocking on Steam. I mean, hundreds of thousands still play it. Maybe it’s the updates, maybe it’s nostalgia — who am I to judge?

So okay, this update brings new Ranked tiers—Crystal and Survivor. Survivor’s the top of the food chain now, apparently. And for some reason, they thought, “Hey, why not bring Ranked Duo Mode to all regions?” Maybe they just felt like getting a bit mushy and inclusive. Surprise, surprise!

And oh, bringing back the Black Market – but it’s a limited-time offer. It’s like that pop-up carnival that disappears before you can even plan your weekend around it. You got till July 14 (or 22 for consoles) to grab them shiny cosmetics. Feels a bit like playing hard to get, no?

Weapons got some love too—well, for better or worse. The AUG got a little slap on the wrist with damage and aim punch reduced. Poor VSS, finally gets a buff! It’s like, “About time, guys. 2025 was feeling too far.” Ah yes, the guns are playing musical chairs with spawn locations too. Scar-L, VSS, all the faves—now doing world tours on every map.

It’s a wonder how these changes will shake up the game. Will it woo back the old fans or bring new blood? Who knows, but now’s a good time to hop back if you’ve been away. Weekend plans, anyone?

There’s this whole avalanche of changes. No way I’m covering it all, but hey, if you’re curious (or bored), the detailed patch notes are out there somewhere. Maybe you’ll have a deja vu or two. I lost track a while back, honestly. It’s PUBG being PUBG — chaotic, ever-changing, but somehow holding us all captive. What a wild ride.