PUBG update 7.3 introduces C4, new vehicle damage mechanics and more

In exciting news for PUBG players, there’s a new PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds update - 7.3 - coming to the game which will bring a new throwable called the C4. 

While gamers had expected the Sticky Bomb which was introduced with the Karakin map to be the C4, but the developers have gone with other plans. Besides, a new vehicle damage mechanics, some new skins and cosmetic items are also being added to the game, BGR.in reported. 

The new throwable C4 is an interesting and powerful tool that gives players new ways to strategically flush out timid opponents. With a massive 25 metre effective radius and damage that can penetrate cover, players will be wanting to run away when they hear this beeping brick of boom, the BGR report said. 

Despite its short range, C4 can be used to cut off enemy entry into a building or new zone, or as mentioned above can force enemies out of their safe positions. 

As part of the new damage mechanics, vehicles no longer explode instantly upon reaching 0 HP. Instead, engines now get disabled and are set on fire, causing the vehicle to explode after 5 seconds. 

The BGR analysis of the update said that exploding vehicles now receive both linear and angular velocity, instead of only linear. Additionally, vehicles will no longer receive increased collision damage when they’re rolled over as they used to in earlier versions. 

Most vehicles now have multiple damage zones which apply different damage multipliers, the report said. 

The update also brings back parachute follow feature which was temporarily removed after its addition in Update 6.2 due to some technical issues. During the pre-match countdown, follow UI will be shown at the bottom left of the screen. You can open the map to select a teammate to follow.

Besides these three major additions, there is also a new Esports Tab and the train system on Vikendi has been updated. 

Meanwhile, Tencent's PUBG Mobile has become the top-grossing mobile game by worldwide revenue for May 2020 with more than $226 million in user spending, a growth of 41% from May 2019, Sensor Tower ssaid in a report. 

A version of the report on PUBG update appeared on BGR.in.