PUBG: Battleground Update 17.2 is coming to Xbox and PlayStation

PUBG Update 17.2 is coming to PlayStation and Xbox 

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The KRAFTON crew has been tinkering with PUBG: Battlegrounds to keep it fresh. It's something they're doing again today, with the PUBG Update 17.2 on console following a PC update a week ago. It includes not only a 1v1 Arena in Training Mode, but also weapon balancing and a Spotter Scope update. There are also several ducks.

The PUBG: Battlegrounds Update 17.2 is now available for PUBG players who are playing on console (yes, one of those being Xbox).

With the new 1v1 Arena in Training Mode, players can finally claim who is the best in the squad, while also discovering enhancements to the Spotter Scope and balance changes to 5.56mm Designated Marksman Rifles (DMR) and the Mortar.

 

PUBG Update 17.2, which is already live on PC, brings the following to console...

1v1 Arena in Training Mode: The 1v1 Arena has been completed and is now accessible in Training Mode for all forms of combat practise in a thrilling 1v1 environment. Players can compete in 1v1 rounds against an opponent or watch heated battles to see who is the greatest in the squad.

Spotter Scope Update:

The recent Patch Notes revealed that the Spotter Scope would be getting some significant and little updates soon. The Spotter Scope and its automatic features of tagging and following adversaries continue to work exceptionally well, bringing our gamers more stress than enjoyment. As a result, the opponent detection range has been lowered from 1000m to 600m, and the white passive marker will no longer appear in ADS mode automatically. Please consult the patch notes for a complete list of changes to the Spotter Scope.

Weapon Balancing:

The 5.56mm DMRs, notably the MK12 and Mini14, have been updated in Update 17.2. Players found it difficult to operate the MK12 after the damage-related update, therefore its recoil recovery value has been increased to match the Mini14's stability. Damage on the Mini14 has also been boosted from 47 to 48. The team has gathered significant player input since the debut of the Taego-only Mortar weapon and has chosen to make improvements to unlock its untapped potential. Except when the deploy angle is not secured or on water, the Mortar can now be deployed on any terrain. In Normal matches, the weapon will be available on all maps except Haven, and it will now take up an inventory slot.

You probably already know that you'll need a copy of PUBG: Battlegrounds on Xbox or PlayStation to play the update. Download the Xbox edition from the Xbox Store — it's completely free to play, so there's no reason not to.