PUBG Update 7.3 Adds in New Throwable Weapon: C4

PLAYERUNKOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS Update 7.3 adds in a new throwable weapon, C4, and will be coming out soon to test servers before hitting live servers.
PLAYERUNKOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS Update 7.3 adds in a new throwable weapon, C4, and will be coming out soon to test servers before hitting live servers. / Photo courtesy of PUBG Corp

PLAYERUNKOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS Update 7.3 adds in a new throwable weapon, C4, and will be coming out soon to test servers before hitting live servers

PUBG Update 7.3 will bring in a new throwable weapon, vehicular changes, reappearance of follow parachute follow feature and changes to Vikendi's train system. It will come out on June 10 for Test Servers before hitting live servers on June 17.

Here is everything we know about C4 in PUBG Update 7.3:

PUBG Update 7.3 Adds New Throwable Weapon: Everything We Know About C4

PUBG Update 7.3 adds in a new throwable weapon. C4 will be introduce in Update 7.3 and will give players a new method of killing opposition players. A sticky but interesting weapon, it has the potential to produce comedic and spectacular moments in the game.

1. Range and Carry Limit:

  • C4 cannot be thrown far.
  • C4's damage radius is only 25 meters and its lethal damage radius is 15 meters.
  • C4's lethal vertical damage is 12.5 meters.
  • C4 will damage players inside the damage radius even if they are behind a wall or have cover.
  • PUBG has stated that players will not be able to carry many due to its weight but has yet to release an official amount.

2. Mechanics

  • C4 will stick on most surfaces including vehicles
  • C4 will not stick on players.
  • Detonation occurs in 16 seconds and cannot be deactivated or activated early
  • Beeping and a warning LED will indicate its active state and how close a player could be to one.

3. Loot

  • Players will be able to find C4 in world loot and care packages on Erangel, Miramer, Vikendi and Sanhok.
  • C4 has not been added to the Training Room yet.

Players can use C4 in many different ways and would be useful in the final phase and buildings. Be careful when using C4 as it could also mean blowing yourself up. A moment that players are sure to see in the coming future.

PUBG Update 7.3 will be released to Test Servers on June 10 and to Live Servers on June 17.