PUBG Xbox Receives Massive Gun Balance in Recent PTS Update
By Nathan Fusco

PUBG Xbox will receive a new PUBG Xbox PTS patch on Tuesday, however, PUBG Corp released the notes late last week.
It's a rather sizable patch with multiple changes to look forward to and that includes weapon balancing.
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PUBG Xbox Receives Massive Gun Balance in Recent PTS Update
Here are all the stated changes coming to PUBG Xbox.
M16A4
Vector
- Vector has been rechambered to use 9mm ammo
- Magazine capacity has been increased to 19 bullets by default and 33 with an extended mag (was 13/25)
- Damage decreased from 34 to 31 due to above changes
- Muzzle velocity changed to 380m/s (previously 300m/s)
UMP45
- The UMP9 has been rechambered to use 45ACP ammo and is now called the UMP45.
- Magazine capacity has been adjusted to 25 bullets by default and 35 with an extended mag (was 30/40)
- Gunshot sounds have been changed to be more realistic
- Muzzle velocity changed to 300m/s (previously 400m/s)
MK47 Mutant
- Tactical Stock can now be attached to the MK47 Mutant
- The Tactical Stock will decrease recoil recovery time, animation kick and weapon sway, while also improving ADS speed and hip fire accuracy
Attachments Balance Modification
- SMG and Pistol attachments have been combined and can now be used on both weapon types
- Bullets Loops for Shotguns, Win94 and Kar98k have been combined into one item called Ammo Loops
- Holo Sights can now attach to pistols (When equipped to pistols, the size of the sight will be reduced to fit more appropriately)
Hit Area Damage Multiplier Changes
- Increased SR body shot damage from 110% of base damage to 150%
- Increased SMG limb shot damage from 120% of base damage to 125%
As mentioned before, the patch was rather large and also worked on performance issues, item spawns, and the addition of the MP5K.
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