Playerunknown's battleground

[Seb]

Any idea if it's bigger or smaller than Erangel?

It was supposed to be 4x4 at first but it ended up being 8x8 like Erangel.

 

[SolidSnakeUS]

I only played on a test server very briefly with some of the new water effects, the parkour and whatnot, and damn, it feels so much better. If anything, it felt as if it had way less lag input as well. Felt like it had a better tickrate.

 

[SeidoN]

Any idea if it's bigger or smaller than Erangel?

bigger as its the same map size but more land

 

[SolidSnakeUS]

Since I don't have access to the test server at this moment, are you able to select the map you want to play or is it random just like the weather?

 

[SeidoN]

Since I don't have access to the test server at this moment, are you able to select the map you want to play or is it random just like the weather?

at the moment you can only play the new map. once it goes live it will be random

 

[PK Cronin]

I only played on a test server very briefly with some of the new water effects, the parkour and whatnot, and damn, it feels so much better. If anything, it felt as if it had way less lag input as well. Felt like it had a better tickrate.

I've heard all of my friends say that they've gotten better FPS on the test server.

 

[SolidSnakeUS]

It really did feel amazing. If this is how 1.0 will feel, it will be a f***ing game changer.

 

[542365]

God does the test server run great. Pretty much locked at 60 in high settings with all of the vaulting and new weapons. It’s great. Can’t wait for the full release.

 

[Frankie Spankie]

I feel like every time there's a test server we hear that the performance is great, then when it comes out of the test server the performance is bad again. I'll reserve judgement and believe it when I see it in the final product.

 

[Seb]

New map is reaaaally nice but it should've been a 4x4. It's way too big and you just run all game long in the desert without seeing anyone.

 

[Wild11MN]

Yeah I'm also really enjoying the new map. LOVE the new menu music too.

 

[CBJx614]

Dropping tomorrow on Xb1. Pre-ordered my copy, can't wait to pick it up Tuesday and then head to the jackets game!

 

[AKL]

New map is reaaaally nice but it should've been a 4x4. It's way too big and you just run all game long in the desert without seeing anyone.

I think it's definitely a different play style. In Erangel you could drop almost anywhere, and there were usually enough buildings around to supply you with gear. That led to more people surviving the first five minutes, and thus a higher chance of running into people mid game.
Miramar pretty much forces you to drop in big cities, leading to more deaths in the beginning of the game, ultimately creating a very boring mid game. Because yes, there is more playable area, and more "dead space" between cities, with less people.

Personally, I think Miramar is gorgeous, but I do prefer Erangel. More compact, and better cover usually, from hills and trees and even the wheat fields. When you're in the open on Miramar closer to end game, you might as well just drop a grenade at your feet.

 

[PK Cronin]

New map is reaaaally nice but it should've been a 4x4. It's way too big and you just run all game long in the desert without seeing anyone.

You can't play the edges as much. The water on the original map took up a huge chunk of space so the real playable area was actually smaller.

I think it's definitely a different play style. In Erangel you could drop almost anywhere, and there were usually enough buildings around to supply you with gear. That led to more people surviving the first five minutes, and thus a higher chance of running into people mid game.
Miramar pretty much forces you to drop in big cities, leading to more deaths in the beginning of the game, ultimately creating a very boring mid game. Because yes, there is more playable area, and more "dead space" between cities, with less people.

Personally, I think Miramar is gorgeous, but I do prefer Erangel. More compact, and better cover usually, from hills and trees and even the wheat fields. When you're in the open on Miramar closer to end game, you might as well just drop a grenade at your feet.

I think you're right that it's a different play style, but I think it's better. It seems less dependent upon who gets to a house in the center of the circle first and more about your positioning and ability to move at appropriate times. The ridges and cliffs provide a lot of natural cover that just don't really exist in Erangel, because they gave you more rocks and trees.

There's definitely a bit of a lull in the mid-game because of the encouragement of dropping in highly populated areas. I do like that driving is limited a bit because some areas are just too mountainous. The vaulting also adds a complete new element to the game and makes looting the cities a much better overall experience. Love the ability to go up buildings a lot more and the sizes of the buildings adds another dimension that so far, for me at least, has limited the amount of camping players are doing. It's been a refreshing change of pace for a game that had gotten a bit stale for me.

The biggest issue I've had so far is the constant crashing of the game and "bad module" error message. I've read it's an issue with Windows 10 and the Unreal Engine the game is using after a recent Windows update, but I hope Windows/Bluehole fix the issue ASAP, as I've spent a lot of time trying to get into squad games with friends only to have one of us crash out and not be able to re-log and still be in the group. It's incredibly frustrating. As a note, if you have multiple monitors you can sometimes leave the bad module error message up and running on a different screen and continue to play. It works some of the time.

 

[chicagoskycam]

Dropping tomorrow on Xb1. Pre-ordered my copy, can't wait to pick it up Tuesday and then head to the jackets game!

Yeah I'm surprised they don't have a pre release download. It's going to drop at the same time for everyone on digital and their servers will be a mess.

 

[Nuckles]

Dropping tomorrow on Xb1. Pre-ordered my copy, can't wait to pick it up Tuesday and then head to the jackets game!

 

[chicagoskycam]

It's only 5GB, I imagine it's going to look like shit.

 

[tmurfin]

Dropped on Xbox today, played one game, definitely needs some optimization (to say the least) but it's fun, had no clue how I died, looked everywhere for the guy and he just kept picking me off

 

[chicagoskycam]

Played a few games on the One X, the definitely could drop some graphics enhancements and frame rate adjustments. The game is no where near some of today's games. There is also some serious input lag or the controls just seem heavy. I like the concept and the complexity of the weapons and gear.

 

[kingsboy11]

Is this going to drop on ps4 on a later date? Don't have an xbox or computer to run this game.

 

[SolidSnakeUS]

Nothing concrete right now, but most signs for the Xbox version is that it's a timed exclusive. My thought is that it'll be on the PS4 next year.

 

[Oogie Boogie]

So do houses still not load in properly and are there still parachute issues? Wouldn't mind giving PUBG another shot but not if these issues haven't been fixed yet. One or the other was happening almost every game when I had it originally a couple of months ago.

 

[PK Cronin]

So do houses still not load in properly and are there still parachute issues? Wouldn't mind giving PUBG another shot but not if these issues haven't been fixed yet. One or the other was happening almost every game when I had it originally a couple of months ago.

It's mostly better, but it does depend on your own computer specs. The big issue now is something mentioned in one of my other posts about the bad module crashes.

The biggest issue I've had so far is the constant crashing of the game and "bad module" error message. I've read it's an issue with Windows 10 and the Unreal Engine the game is using after a recent Windows update, but I hope Windows/Bluehole fix the issue ASAP, as I've spent a lot of time trying to get into squad games with friends only to have one of us crash out and not be able to re-log and still be in the group. It's incredibly frustrating. As a note, if you have multiple monitors you can sometimes leave the bad module error message up and running on a different screen and continue to play. It works some of the time.

 

[tmurfin]

Is this going to drop on ps4 on a later date? Don't have an xbox or computer to run this game.

IIRC PS doesn't really allow "Game Previews". Full game or bust, I think they softened on it? Because Ark eventually came to PS4 before launch, but it took a LONG time.


Edit: Quick google search tells me that they have softened on that stance, and it will eventually be on PS4 but PUBG is a timed Xbox Exclusive for the time being.


Also, is it just my eyes? Or is it really hard to track players from a distance? I'm thinking it's poor optimization or something, but I'm having a hell of a time seeing players who aren't out in the open.

 

[Oogie Boogie]

It's mostly better, but it does depend on your own computer specs. The big issue now is something mentioned in one of my other posts about the bad module crashes.

Good to know!
Might try and pick it up again later this month.