Is there a specific weapon that you are interested in learning more about? We can provide more details about the changes made to that weapon. PUBG Mobile 2.8 Update brings a number of firearm updates and improvements. Check out the highlights below.
- Melee Weapon Updates & Improvements
- Added a short melee weapon: Dagger. It has new animations for grip, movement, and attack. Upon entering combat, the default melee weapon carried has been adjusted from a machete to a dagger.
- Melee weapons can inflict additional damage on PvE enemies, including those in Metro Royale and in the themed mode. However, the damage that throwables inflict remains the same.
- Firearm Adjustments
- FAMAS: Updated the FAMAS’s appearance and attributes. It is now an Air Drop weapon.
- AUG: Adjusted the AUG firearm. It has been removed as an Air Drop weapon and can now be found on the ground.
- ACE32: Slightly reduced the recoil of the ACE32, and improved the firing animation and feel of the ACE32.
- Mk12: The Mk12 can now be found on the ground on all Classic maps.
- Arena Firearm Updates: Honey Badger, ACE32
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Metro Royale Updates
Available: 2023/9/8 at 2:00 (UTC+0)–2023/11/6 at 00:00 (UTC+0)
- During Chapter 16, Metro Royale becomes accessible from the Lobby on September 8, 2023 at 01:00 (UTC+0), and matchmaking becomes available on September 8, 2023 at 02:00 (UTC+0).
- New Chapter 16 Collectibles
- Adjusted the price and stats of the AUG and FAMAS.
- Added new melee weapons, such as the Dagger, available for direct purchase in the Black Market, as well as price adjustments.
- Players can now dance with their teammates in the Metro Lobby.
- The ammo purchase limit per transaction in the Black Market has increased to 999.
- The quality of all scorching and toxic ammo has been adjusted to match explosive ammo (Epic).
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