PUBG Mobile 0.17.0 update to bring Erangel 2.0 map: A look at expected features

PUBG Mobile remains the most popular battle royale-style game on mobile devices. Despite new competition from Call of Duty: Mobile, the game has held onto its numero uno position. The continued success of PUBG Mobile can be owed to the pace at which it has added new features. The action game has been getting frequent updates focused on bringing new features and weapons. Now, the game is due for another big update. Called PUBG Mobile 0.17.0, the update is expected to bring a host of new features.

PUBG Mobile 0.17.0 update: Here's what to expect

We already know details of some of the key features coming to the battle royale game. The update arrived in the form of beta last month, revealing some of the key new features. The update is expected to become officially available in early February. A report by Mr Ghost notes that this update will bring Erangel 2.0 map to the game. This is one of the most anticipated maps by PUBG Mobile players. The map will add the ability to throw items to teammates. It will allow players to carry more items at once.

The report also adds that Erangel 2.0 map will include a secret base that will be similar to the game's PC version. PUBG Mobile is also taking cues from Call of Duty: Mobile. The 0.17.0 update is set to add classes, which will be similar to the ones present in Call of Duty: Mobile. There is also a conflicting report claiming that classes could be a feature available as a separate mode under EvoGround. The game is also set to get a new mode with the release of PUBG Mobile 0.17.0 update.

The game is expected to add Extreme Cold Mode to the game with the release of 0.17.0 update. It will test the players for their survival skills. Other features likely to be released include Colorblind Mode along with a 12-gauge shotgun DBS. There have also been reports of the game getting a Maserati skin for Dacia soon. It is also teasing the Karakin map. There is a lot going on with PUBG Mobile right now. It's leadership is not granted as seen by the meteoric rise of Call of Duty: Mobile. However, it might stay competitive with the introduction of these new features.