Update 22.1 is now live on PC for PUBG Battlegrounds, and the original battle royale game has a few new tricks up its sleeve: bears. Yes, there are now literal, real polar bears in PUBG, and you can find them guarding loot caches in the snowy reaches of Vikendi. If going along with bears seems too much all naturalYou’re in luck: Update 22.1 also brings the Deston town map back into the rotation.
Unlike the bears you may have seen on TV, Vikendi bears aren’t cute and don’t shoot magic healing rays from their furry chests. These bears want to eat you. They will attack you if you approach them, and there are warning signs posted at the approaches to support the territory. They can be killed, but bear kill and damage stats will not be included in your stats.
Update 22.1 also heralds the return of Moonlight Mode to Vikendi, which features a beautiful streak of Northern Lights crackling across the clear night sky after its recent overhaul. It’s the perfect setting to get devoured by polar bears. Luckily, you’ll also be able to find the 4x Thermal Scope, which can help you identify targets at night or in blizzard conditions.
Deston returns to the normal, ranked game rotation in Update 22.1, bringing the ruined seaside town back. The map was originally released in July last year, and like most PUBG maps, it features its own unique gear to find and mechanics to exploit.
You can check out the full patch notes for Update 22.1 on the official site. Check out the best PUBG settings for PC, then head over to our overview of each PUBG map for advanced exploration information.