PUBG: Battlegrounds update 18.2 patch notes – New Deston map, utility items, drone loot, and more

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It’s been nearly five full years since PUBG: Battlegrounds arrived on the scene, and the blockbuster battle royale is still getting constant content updates. Version 18.2 is now live, and it brings an entirely new map to the game — one that features lots of new tools and tricks. Read on to learn all about it.

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The highlight of update 18.2 is Deston, PUBG’s ninth map overall. The biomes here are quite diverse, including the city of Ripton (pictured above), a swamp, a concert venue, a theme park, a hydroelectric dam, and even a paintball course. A lot of the points of interest lean on the other big additions in the update, so let’s take a look at those next.

PUBG is getting map utility items in update 18.2. As the name implies, this new tool type includes items to help you get around the map more quickly. Ascenders (seen at the top of this article) are found all across the map, attached to tall structures like the cell towers seen above. You’ll automatically have the attachment upon spawning in Deston, letting you clip onto ropes and quickly ascend or descend these structures. Make sure you move quickly since you’re fully exposed as you climb.

Utility parachutes are also handed out to everyone dropping into Deston. This works exactly like the parachute pulled at the beginning of the game, letting you slowly sail down from high places. Between this and the new ascender, the movement meta just got a lot deeper in PUBG.

Deston also features spaces that are too small for players to enter — they can only send drones inside. These hiding spots are spread all over the