PUBG ‘Patch 6’ for Xbox One detailed; Auto-run, fixes, optimization, more

The latest update for PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds on Xbox One has officially been detailed. Earlier this week, the developers teased that details for the new patch would be coming soon and that one of the focuses of the patch was the Military Base.

The patch does feature a tweak to the Military Base. With ‘Patch 6’ buildings around the Military Base will have their collision adjusted. Beyond the Military Base, players can look forward to auto-run being added to the game, as well as cycling grenades, canceling casting actions, and more.

Some of that ‘and more’is quality of life fixes and optimization. Luckily, this isn’t the first update that brought quality-of-life improvements, so the game should continue to see a smoother gameplay experience as it works towards a full launch.

Get all of the details on Patch 6 below.

Gameplay

• Auto-run function has been added (from a standstill, double clicking L3 will activate auto-run)
• Players can now drop equipped weapons with Y button when inventory screen is active
• Grenades can once again be cycled by tapping right on D pad
• Players can now cancel casting actions while the inventory screen is active

Optimization

• Continued optimizations and crash fixes

Option

• Game controller guide has been updated

Bug fixes

• Buildings around the Military Base have had their collision adjusted
• Camera shake when riding as a passenger in vehicles has been reduced
• Inventory character models have returned to their normal stance
• Fixed a camera issue created by unintended Aim Down Sights and Free Look interactions
• “A” button will no longer refresh game results screen
• Team UI will now correctly show the proper direction teammates are facing over larger distances
• Player changes to markers on the in-game map will now be properly applied to their teammate’s in-game map
• Fixed an issue where switching to throwables under certain conditions left the player empty-handed
• Adjusted character positioning when exiting vehicles and parachutes