Sanhok is perhapsPUBG: Battlegrounds' most controversial map. The map was introduced in 2018 asPUBG’s first 4x4-sized map, the smallest the game had at the time. The map was criticized for its low visibility and dense foliage, but it was also the most playedPUBGmap for some time after its release. Sanhok has since gone through a massive overhaul, which has only made the map all the more controversial. Perhaps in response to negative feedback, Krafton is now going to re-release Sanhok with many of those changes reverted.Krafton says that Sanhok is going to be returned to its “original glory” as part ofPUBG: Battlegrounds' upcoming 17.1 update. This was previously announced as part of the development team’s 2022 Dev Plan, but the update and its content are now being confirmed. Further, those interested in seeing whatPUBG: Battlegrounds' changes to Sanhoklook like can try it out on the battle royale’s PC test server starting today.RELATED:PUBG Mobile is Crossing Over With WarframeHere’s what will be changing as part of the Sanhok overhaul. To start, several additions from the 2020 rework are being removed. That includes theLoot Truck, the Decoy Grenade, and the Jammer Pack. As for content that was previously removed and will be returning, Sanhok’s lobster-shaped Bootcamp, as well as the Docks, Ruins, and Quarry are all making a comeback. Further, Sanhok will once again embrace its previous jungle theme.
The new Sanhok won’t be an exact replica of the original map, obviously. Too much time has passed and too much has changed, both for Sanhok and forPUBG, to truly go back to the way things were. Still,Kraftonis hoping that these changes will make Sanhok appealing in a way that it hasn’t been since the rework. Krafton wants its most-popular map back.
Sanhok’s changes are just one piece ofPUBG: Battlegrounds17.1 update, of course. In addition to reworking Sanhok, Krafton will also be starting up a new ranked season with all of the rewards expected of it. There will also be a new weapon, the ACE32, anAR that uses 7.62mm ammothat will be available across all maps. Additionally, Tactical Gear will no longer be able to store other Tactical Gear.
Update 17.1 forPUBG: Battlegroundswill be launching soon, too. Players won’t have to wait long to experience the full “original glory” ofSanhok. The official release date for the new content is April 13 on PC, followed by a console release a week later on April 21.
PUBG: Battlegroundsis available now on PC, PS4, Stadia, Xbox One, and mobile devices.
