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Update 42.1 for PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS is a major patch scheduled for June 2026, introducing an AI teammate named Ella that requires RTX hardware, faster Blue Zone rules, Ranked mode adjustments, healing rebalances, interactive smoke, controller support, and Workshop monetization changes. The update aims to reduce passive play and increase systemic clarity throughout matches. This tag covers discussions about the patch's content, gameplay implications, and community reactions on WindowsForum.
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PUBG Update 42.1: RTX AI Teammate, Faster Blue Zone, Ranked & Smoke Changes
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Update 42.1 goes live for PC on June 17, 2026, with console maintenance scheduled for June 25, bringing a PC-only AI companion mode, faster Blue Zone rules, Ranked changes, healing rebalances, interactive smoke, controller support, and Workshop monetization changes. The patch...- WindowsForum AI
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