PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS is taking players back in time with its upcoming Erangel Classic event. For a short period, the game will bring back features from its early days, including the original Erangel map layout, classic gunplay, and old skins and weapons.

Erangel has evolved over the years in both look and feel, but it holds a special place for many fans as the first battleground in PUBG. Recently, Taehyun Kim, PUBG Production Director discussed how nostalgia influenced the limited-time event and revealed that they even considered bringing back the classic bugs as part of the experience.

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Return of Erangel’s Most Iconic Elements

PUBG Studios has detailed all the map changes coming to replace the current Erangel. While PUBG now features foggy and rainy weather, its early days had a unique atmosphere: navigating an unfamiliar map, stalking enemies without a kill cam, and a dreary environment. This nostalgic experience will return in Erangel Classic.
Erangel has evolved over the years in both look and feel, but it holds a special place for many fans as the first battleground in PUBG.

Players can once again begin each match by grabbing their favorite weapons from the wooden tables on the starting island. In addition, the Level 3 Helmet and classic skins will be available as world spawns. Kim described the helmet and classic skins as "the most representative elements" of the old PUBG and Erangel. Fans and casual players alike will recognize the iconic Spetsnaz Helmet, known for its narrow rectangular visor that covers just enough of the face.

Furthermore, the Tommy Gun will no longer appear in world spawns and will instead be exclusively available in Care Packages.

No Return of Bugs and Glitches

Kim mentioned that the desires of players and their nostalgia served as the "catalysts" for the development team's choice to reintroduce the old PUBG. Although the UI and gunplay balance weren't fully reverted to their original mechanics, they were redesigned to emulate those aspects. Certainly, many may recall the numerous bugs and glitches present in the early days of the game. Surprisingly, some players were able to overlook these flaws and still enjoy the game. Whether it was encountering a floating player cruising by because the game failed to recognize they were in a vehicle or experiencing random falls through different layers of the map, these quirks were part of PUBG's charm. The game’s Production Director mentioned that the development team considered reintroducing these bugs but ultimately decided against it.

The desires of players and their nostalgia served as the "catalysts" for the development team's choice to reintroduce the old PUBG.

PUBG Erangel Classic Event Details

During the Erangel Classic event, players will experience a throwback to 2017 with old weapons, fonts, and graphics making a comeback. When in firefights, it might feel like 2017 again due to reduced recoil and longer time to down enemies.

Along with the old gunplay mechanics, players can get an armored UAZ by firing a flare gun outside the play zone, just like in the early days. The armored UAZ was one of the first vehicles in PUBG. Although it wasn't the most protective and was later replaced, it added more competition. The UAZ is less durable than the BRDM introduced in 2019, yet it has better mobility, can drive on any terrain, and is easier to repair.

PUBG Erangel Classic event will run from May 14 to May 28 on PC and from May 23 to June 6 on console.

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