PUBG’s new map brings urban combat on a smaller scale, sticky bombs, and the Black Zone

PUBG Karakin map

It’s also tiny compared to the other maps so far.

Recommended Videos

PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is about to hit Season 6, and to shake things up, developer PUBG Corp. has introduced a host of fixes, changes, and additions, with the biggest addition being a new map for players to get stuck into.

The map is called Karakin, and it looks as though the focus is going to be on short, sharp games, with the conclusion taking place away from the towns and into the desert. At 2x2km, it is tiny in comparison to its much larger desert counterpart Miramar, with the player count capped at 64 to make the game manageable for players.

Karakin Map

The map appears to be very sparse aside from the coast of the island, so the strategy will likely be to head to a town, grab a weapon and supplies quickly, and get to a vantage point.

The map will also include a new throwable in the sticky bomb, allowing you to blow openings in buildings to expose campers, or on the other side, to create an opening for you to take shots at approaching enemies.

Another new feature is called the Black Zone, which will rain down a torrent of bombs, deforming the buildings and landscape to keep games exciting and players out of the safety of buildings. There’s also bullet penetration for the weaker walls throughout the towns of the map.

The current date for Season 6 going onto the live servers is Jan. 22 for PC and Jan. 30 for everyone else. Once Karakin has been added, snow map Vikendi will be taken out of public matchmaking.

The patch notes for 6.1 also includes a new motor glider added to the game, available on Erangel and Miramar, along with a host of fixes and balance changes.


Gamepur is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Learn more
related content
Read Article Stardew Valley 1.6 Update Release Date Announced on Game’s Anniversary
Stardew Valley 1.6 Update Release Date Confirmed
Read Article Pokemon Go Teases New Season and Fans Are Confused
Pokemon GO World of Wonders Season
Read Article Pokemon Go Tour Bonus Gift Leaves Fans Hilariously Underwhelmed
Pokemon Go Tour Bonus Gift Code Redemption
Read Article Fans Make Pokemon Day Bingo Cards To Share Their Outrageous Predictions
Pokemon Day 2024 Predictions Bingo
Read Article Helldivers 2 Fans Debate Unfair Negative Review Situation on Steam
mixed reviews helldivers 2 featured image
Related Content
Read Article Stardew Valley 1.6 Update Release Date Announced on Game’s Anniversary
Stardew Valley 1.6 Update Release Date Confirmed
Read Article Pokemon Go Teases New Season and Fans Are Confused
Pokemon GO World of Wonders Season
Read Article Pokemon Go Tour Bonus Gift Leaves Fans Hilariously Underwhelmed
Pokemon Go Tour Bonus Gift Code Redemption
Read Article Fans Make Pokemon Day Bingo Cards To Share Their Outrageous Predictions
Pokemon Day 2024 Predictions Bingo
Read Article Helldivers 2 Fans Debate Unfair Negative Review Situation on Steam
mixed reviews helldivers 2 featured image
Author