Competition in video games has been a part of the system since the very beginning. We've come a long way from the 2D world of pong with bare minimum depth to real-time 3D battles happening in front of our screens. And if there is one game that has impacted the multiplayer in this generation, it is PUBG. The game is released on almost all major platforms by now and has become a cult classic already.
The biggest reason for its success is not just the battle royale mode, but also the depth it provides in the gameplay. But the more the extent, the more will be ways to utilize it. Let us see some of these techniques that can help a lot of players.
10 Custom Controls
One big tip to pummel the enemies is to set the controls that suit your playstyle. Everyone can use the standard controls, that is what they are made for. But why do that? There is a vast list of options that players can tweak on the control settings screen.
On consoles, there are different control types, on the PC, the keyboard can be remapped, and on the mobile version, players can add on-screen buttons. Custom controls will almost always help in favor of the player.
9 Look For Cover Before Running
One thing that will almost always amplify the survival rate is being aware of the environments. A lot of players in PUBG run around randomly without understanding the situation and go down in a few quick shots, which is why it is essential to run from cover to cover.
There are plenty of objects in the environment that can help players hide and run in between, which is what players should do. Stay near the cover and observe the situation and then run to the next shelter.
8 Collect Attachments & Ammo For Your Weapons Only
Here is a fundamental tip, do not hoard items in your backpack. What it means is do not spam the pick button on everything and anything in sight. Doing so will mostly result in accessing the inventory more times than average.
This is unnecessary and breaks the flow of the entire game and also potentially wastes a lot of time. Which is why everyone must only pick the items and attachments they need. This helps in two ways, one, players will always have a lot of ammo for the weapon they use, and two, the bag will remain empty for other health items.
7 Master Peeking
Peeking is an advanced technique not used by many players but should be. It is an ability to angle your upper body while hiding the rest of it. Mastering this will make sure that a ranged battle goes well. Players will no longer have to stand in front of a window or cover, but can rather hide behind the cover and peek to shoot or scare the enemy.
Another excellent use case of this feature is to view more area while hiding in third-person mode. Making sure players are under the cover even while peeking.
6 Plan Your Moves Before The Match Starts
One great feature in PUBG is the ability to view the world map before the match starts. This helps players understand the drop path and pick a drop point beforehand.
Whether playing alone or with a team, it is imperative to land in a well-connected location. At the same time, it is also essential to predict the moves. Going in without a plan means lesser goals, and that results in a lot of confusion between the team. Knowing that everyone will jump at Camp Bravo and then recenter at Bhan, helps everyone have a steady goal.
5 S12K In Deathmatches
Shotguns are just as crucial in PUBG as any other gun. And the granddaddy of these shotguns is the SK12. Knowing how to use a shotgun to aim a headshot correctly is very important.
Once players have got a hang at it, they can one-shot enemies in a blaze without even zooming in or peeking. This gun is especially helpful in deathmatches, literally turning enemies into a pile of ragdolls if used right. Using the perfect attachments will make also make this gun unbeatable—especially with the suppressor and extended magazine.
4 Take Corners To Survive
Here is one tip which almost always works if done right. PUBG is a game that forces players to recenter into a specific area. At this point, a lot of players try to recenter in the middle of the zone.
It is a big mistake as other players are already looking in that area. The best way is to travel to a small cabin or house near the edge of the potential blue zone marker. A lot of such homes are one way and do not allow players to jump other players who are hiding. Continually keeping the corner will always give you the edge. No puns.
3 Wait For The Perfect Moment To Jump Out
The players can jump out of the plane anytime at the beginning of every game. However, this can also be used to the advantage, especially if playing Solo. Most of the players jump together and pick a specific location. On the contrary, if a site is not decided beforehand, players can wait and see how people are jumping off.
Try to capture the perfect moment where the remaining count seems stable. Doing this means jumping out at a time when nobody else is, which also means players can track other jumpers to land in a zone that is free of enemies.
2 Wear Clothes That Blend
As if buying clothes in real life wasn't enough, PUBG has a whole market full of outfits and clothing items to wear. A lot of these are fancy outfits, flashy, beautiful, and utterly useless for the multiplayer.
When picking the clothes, the players must understand that white, red, green, and blue pixels will be easily visible on monitors/TVs. Wearing fancy items will undoubtedly make a player look cool but not as cold as winning the game. That is why everyone must try to pick darker cloths, as they blend much easily into the shadows and dirt.
1 Smartly Lower Graphics
Here is a tip for most PC gamers. Use the lowest possible settings in the game. The reason is pretty simple, and more frames mean a higher chance to dominate. But just reducing everything to Low will not help. Smartly lower the settings, keeping the ones useful for multiplayer, active.
In the example above, most of the settings are very low, but the view distance and AA are set to max. That's because both these features are directly related to the overall visibility of objects in the game. Playing on lower settings means better reflexes and quicker response time, both of which are critical for a stable multiplayer experience.