Krafton Co., Ltd. released ‘Vikendi Reborn’ along with the 21.1 update of PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS (hereinafter referred to as Battlegrounds).
Vikendi was reborn as a large map measuring 8x8km, and various environmental elements and terrain were added. In addition to snow fields, various environmental elements such as glaciers and green areas have been added, requiring more tactical play. New mobility devices that take into account the special environmental factors of the Vikendi Ribbon, such as ▲’cable car’ that can carry users and vehicles, and ▲’snowmobile’ that is specialized for movement on snow, will also be introduced.
New regions, functions, and systems were also added. ▲’Lab Camp’ where you can quickly obtain high-value items ▲’Crowbar’ which opens locked doors and cabinets to help secure a path and acquire items ▲Provides a chance to return to the battlefield if you die during a match In addition to the ‘return system’, ‘ascender’, ‘utility parachute’, and ‘gas pump’, which were only found on the Deston map, were introduced to Vikendi Ribbon.
In addition, some improvements were reflected in the Erangel map. The system has been changed to allow users to board the ferry with their vehicles, and improvements have been made to ferry and dock passageways to ensure smooth entry of vehicles. Additionally, a new building was added under the hospital and the overall quality of the old buildings was improved.
The balance of certain vehicles has been adjusted for the entire map. The stamina of ‘Zima’, ‘Porter’, and ‘Minibus’ vehicles has increased, the torque in the low RPM section of ‘Minibus’, ‘UAZ’, and ‘Mirado’ has been increased, and the overall acceleration and low speed of ‘Pony Coupe’ has been increased. The torque in the RPM section was slightly lowered.
With the start of Competitive Season 21, rewards for Season 20 will also be given differently in the form of emblems, nameplates, medals, etc., depending on the final season rank. If you reach the Gold Tier or higher, you can receive the ‘Parachute Skin’. Rewards, excluding parachutes and medals, which are permanent collection items, can only be owned during the relevant competitive season, and are automatically recovered when server maintenance begins at the end of the season.
Meanwhile, more detailed information about the Vikendi Ribbon-centered Battlegrounds 21.1 live server update can be found on the official cafe.
Source: Pangyo Techno Valley Official Newsroom
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