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PUBG Bringing Back Classic Erangel Map Next Month

Key Points:

  • PUBG’s original Erangel map from 2017 will return as ‘Erangel Classic’ next month.
  • The classic map will temporarily replace the current Erangel map in normal matches.
  • Features like gloomy weather, pre-match island, and the tommy gun will make a comeback.
  • The limited-time event aims to recreate the classic PUBG experience with some modern tweaks.

Prepare to revisit your battle royale beginnings, as PUBG is taking a nostalgic trip back to its roots by bringing back the iconic Erangel map in its original form for a limited-time event next month.

Erangel Classic: A Blast from the Past

Player Unknown via PUBG_BATTLEGROUNDS
Player Unknown via PUBG_BATTLEGROUNDS

As per Gamespot, the classic Erangel map from PUBG‘s 2017 launch will make a comeback as ‘Erangel Classic’ for a two-week period. On PC, the event will run from May 14 to May 28, while console players can experience the nostalgia from May 23 to June 6.

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Reliving the OG PUBG

Erangel via PUBG_BATTLEGROUNDS
Erangel via PUBG_BATTLEGROUNDS

Erangel Classic, as it’s being called by the development team Fans can expect the return of iconic features like the gloomy weather, the pre-match island with a downed plane, the classic UI, and the legendary tommy gun in care packages.

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Modern Touches in a Classic Setting

Erangel via PUBG_BATTLEGROUNDS
Erangel via PUBG_BATTLEGROUNDS

While the event aims to recreate the classic PUBG experience, the developers have confirmed that some modern gameplay tweaks will be incorporated into Erangel Classic. Detailed patch notes outlining these changes will be released on May 13, just before the event’s launch.

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Following in Fortnite’s Footsteps

Fortnite Battle Royale - Gameplay Trailer via PlayStation
Fortnite Battle Royale – Gameplay Trailer via PlayStation

PUBG‘s decision to revisit its origins mirrors a similar move by Epic Games’ Fortnite late last year. The ‘OG Season’ event in Fortnite, which brought back the game’s original island, proved to be a massive success, setting record-breaking concurrent player counts at the time.

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