Tech Desk 
Jan 08, 2026
Player Unknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG) Mobile on Thursday announced its version 4.2 update, letting players dive into the Primewood Genesis themed mode, where the power of the Primewood transforms the battlegrounds, giving rise to the ominous corrupted flora, and introduces mystical abilities.
The company stated that players can jump into a range of updates and improvements to Classic mode, a new Metro Royale season, expanded World Of Wonder (WOW) features, and a vibrant lineup of seasonal events.
In the PUBG Mobile update 4.2, players can unlock vine-wrapped crates by destroying Infected Flora, and visit the Corrupting Swamp to destroy Corrupting Flowers to help purify the Primewood. On Erangel and Livik maps, you can ally with Barkle, a loyal treant guardian who fights, protects and rescues players, while Buds planted across matches grow into contested Fruits that yield supplies or summon Barkle himself.
Florawings let players sprout floral wings that enable dashes, low- and high-altitude flight, and a pollen flash that briefly blinds enemies.
Moreover, PUBG Mobile version 4.2 brings a selection of updates to Classic mode, which allows players to team up in the Training Grounds, and a refined firearm balance increases damage for 7.62mm weapons, while shotguns receive slightly reduced damage and more scattered spread for fairer close-range encounters.
Several battle advancements will improve moment-to-moment control, including automatic parachute cutting if stuck on landing, weapon-specific 4x scope crosshairs, faster throwable chaining and canceling, and more stable prone combat with smoother turning.
A major basic combat update introduces cooperative climbing, allowing players to climb to previously unreachable places, alongside overall climbing responsiveness improvements to allow for smoother gameplay and improved camera movement.
