New PUBG “Welcome to Sanhok” Video Posted in Celebration of New Map’s Arrival Next Week
After spending quite some time in beta, Steam players will finally get a chance at getting their hands on the new Sanhok map in PUBG, the tropical escape that’s about to hit the game next week. The map, along with all the changes made to it during the testing phase, is dropping in live on the game on June 22. In celebration of its debut, at long last, the PUBG team have released a special video showing off what all the chicken dinner lovers in the world have to look forward to.
If you missed out on any of the previous test periods for the game, you don’t have to wait around anymore, with full access coming to the game in just a couple of days. There’s also a new patch on the horizon, with plenty of additions to the game in the form of new weapons, UI changes, and tons of other goodies.
It seems like we’ve been talking about this map for a very, very long time, so we’re just glad to see it’s finally finished by now, as well as a slew of new content being added to the game. It’s been a crazy ride, and it’s time for the rest of the world to get their hands on Sanhok, that’s for sure.
Here’s a small snippet of what’s been changed and introduced with the new update. For the rest, be sure to check out the official patch notes.
New Map
Added a new map: Sanhok (pronounced “sah-nok”)
- Sanhok is 4km x 4km map (one fourth the size of Erangel or Miramar). Although games tend to end a little more quickly on this tiny island, battles are still massive. Every game still features 100 players.
- Certain settings have been customized specifically for Sanhok to better fit its unique design. Details are below.
- Performance
- Faraway players and vehicles aren’t rendered the same way on Sanhok, resulting in some server performance improvements.
- Gameplay
- Weather in Sanhok changes dynamically.
- Players can throw apples while waiting to board the plane in the in-game lobby.
- Redzone
- The redzone is smaller and shorter-lasting on Sanhok.
- The center of the redzone appears outside of the playzone (the white circle). This means players are more at risk when outside of the playzone.
- Bluezone
- Bluezone on Sanhok has shorter waiting times and longer travel times.
- The bluezone is also dynamic. It checks remaining player numbers before deciding the next circle, adjusting the waiting time and travel time accordingly (this doesn’t affect circle size).
- Spawn Balance
- The item spawn rules have been customized on Sanhok to get you equipped for battle faster.
- ARs, SMGs, and DMRs are spawned more often. The total item spawn rate has been increased 5% compared to that found in the fourth round of Sanhok testing.
- 8x scopes and 15x scopes don’t spawn on Sanhok. However, they may still be obtained from care packages.
- The item spawn rules have been customized on Sanhok to get you equipped for battle faster.
Introduction to Sanhok’s locales:
- Cave – Here you’ll find an abandoned archaeological site, located in the heart of a seaside cave. Parachute in through the open top for access to the best loot and a boat for a quick escape.
- Ruins – Only the most daring players will brave these claustrophobic chambers. The Ruins reward those who survive the close-quarters combat with all the loot they can carry. Drop onto the roof to storm the temple from above, or sneak in through the ground-level tunnels.
- Paradise Resort – Welcome to Paradise, Sanhok’s finest (and only) luxury resort. This compound has it all: cross-courtyard sightlines for snipers, thrilling room-to-room breaches for shotgun specialists, and mid-ranged corridors that are perfect for honing your SMG skills. Checkout is at 11:00.
- Training Center – Measure yourself against the best of the best in this abandoned training facility. Survive a tactical obstacle course to get loaded up with loot. Either get good or die trying.
- Quarry – This flooded limestone quarry is a both a visual, and tactical departure from the lush, green wilds of Sanhok. With few trees for cover, you’ll have to push from mound to mound, looting and hunting while vulnerable to players on the rim of the quarry.
- Docks – Explore cargo ships filled with loot in this out-of-the way drop, located in the Southeast corner of Sanhok. With plenty of opportunities for mid-range to CQC encounters, this is a terrific drop for newer players hoping to get their bearings, farm up, and escape!
- Roads – Some areas in Sanhok are now paved with old concrete roads. Watch out for campers and use these to outrace the blue zone!