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PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds has a new update on its Test Server. Update 9, as it is called, adds a new mode that lets players spectate the player who killed them when their match is over. It also features a few minor interface and gameplay fixes to offer a smoother experience. A recent Steam Community post lists the complete patch notes.
'PUBG' TEST SERVER UPDATE 9 PATCH NOTES
Spectating Your Killer
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Players can now spectate their killer by clicking the "watch" button on their match result screen. You can report a player you are spectating in Killer Spectate mode by pressing R. If you click Death Cam, you won't be able to use the Killer Spectate mode.
Solo Spectating
- If you get killed by the Blue Zone, the Red Zone or from falling, you can spectate the nearest player from your death location.
- When the player you were spectating dies, you can continue spectating the killer of that player.
- If the player you were spectating gets disconnected, you can continue spectating their killer.
Duo Spectating
- Same as above but can only spectate the enemy team after all your team members are dead.
UI/UX
- The default setting for voice chat changed to "Team Only."
Bug Fixes
- Fixed a bug where vehicles suddenly flip, go flying or come back to the starting point while driving
- Fixed a bug where the IGN of your killer was not shown when viewing Death Cam
- Adjusted the rotation axis for the preview model in customization menu for better usability
Test Server Update 9 will go live once these features have been polished by the small community of testers willing to engage with the new feature. It's worth noting that this particular Test Server update resides on the main Test Server and is not affiliated with the Experimental Test Server with the new 4x4 map closed beta. If you want to see what killer spectating is all about, you'll need to leave the 4x4 server and go to the main one.
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This feature isn't quite as interesting as the emotes released in a previous Test Server update, but it's still nice to see PUBG's list of spectator options continue to grow. As long as it's not manipulated by cheaters, the PUBG community will likely welcome spectator mode with open arms.
PUBG is available now on PC and Xbox One. Test Server Update 9, and the killer spectating feature, are exclusive to PC at this time.
What are your thoughts on PUBG's recent Test Server update? Are you worried that killer spectating will be exploited? Tell us in the comments section!
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