PUBG: New State beginner’s guide — Tips and tricks to help you earn your first chicken dinner
Krafton introduced a new battle royale mobile contender, PUBG: New State, into the PUGB series back in 2021.Early testing showed promise that PUBG: New Statewas a worthy competitor to its sister title, PUBG Mobile. Afterlanding on Android and iOS, there were a few early bumps in the road. Thankfully Krafton isn’t here to let your tires go flat; the company has big aspirations for PUBG: New State, especially now that the game has receiveda fewupdatesto even things out while kicking off its first season.
But if you’re a mobile gamer looking to get your feet wet in your first battle royale, learning the mechanics and gameplay loop can at first, be rather daunting. Luckily AP is here to help with a guide built specifically to demonstrate to battle royale beginners precisely what PUBG: New State brings to the table and how you can reign supreme.
Getting started in PUBG: New State
After installing the game, you have some steps to complete before making a name for yourself on the leaderboards. First up, you’ll have to accept the terms of service agreement while entering your online nickname. Next up is character customization, where you can fully customize your avatar to your heart’s content.
Once you’re satisfied with your character’s appearance, your battle royale background quickly gets surveyed (in questionnaire format). The default UI layout for your control settings depends on your answer. It’s recommended to choose an ‘experienced’ player (using three fingers for your controls for maximum touchscreen flexibility) and then consult this guide to bring you up to speed on battle royale gameplay.
Now you’re on the main menu. The game prompts you to tap ‘Start,’ but ignore this for now. Getting acquainted for PUBG: New State’s mechanics take top priority, so it’s time to enter the Training Ground.Note: The Training Ground mode isn’t unlocked by default, leaving it up to you to gain access on your own by installing the mode, which we walkthrough below.
How to navigate to the Training Ground
A crash course for battle royale newcomers
We’ve got you covered if you’ve never played a battle royale game. The genre’s premise is pretty straightforward: a competitive PvP arena game mode where the last man (or squad) standing wins.
Typically, you’ll land in a random zone on the map during take-off. After landing, since you’re already scarce on equipment, you’re on a hunt to find anything to ensure your survival. This phase is known as looting. Encountering other players while looting and gaining control over areas is inevitable. It quickly becomes a ‘one man for himself’ situation to secure these resources.
Camping, referring to staying in one power position for long periods, can be problematic in any FPS game. Most battle royale games have a system to prevent this by cutting off areas periodically, ultimately forcing players to move instead. Always travel towards the safe zone as the map shrinks.
Beginner tips and tricks
PUBG: New State features
Every battle royale offers its own unique mark on the genre. Inspired by the futuristic setting of PUBG: New State, some features make a distinctive appearance compared to other battle royales. Below is a summary of the features you’ll encounter.
PUBG: New State game modes
Not all these games modes are available at the start, so be sure to download them at your leisure.
Training Ground
Lobbies are open 30 minutes at a time, providing access to all equipment and vehicles for testing purposes and practice. Hit this up first to familiarize yourself with all the guns at your disposal.
Battle Royale (Original and Extreme)
Troi and Erangel (8x8 km maps) are the venues for your battle royale experiences. Troi features an Original and Extreme version. Original battles it out with 100 players around the entire map, whereas the Extreme cuts it down to 64 players sectioning off a portion of the map to force more PvP encounters.
New players should focus on the Original version to feel out the entire map while getting to grips with the gameplay.
4v4 Team Deathmatch (Round and Team)
Round Deathmatch occurs when two teams fight in an Arena until one is eliminated; the first team to win 4 out 7 rounds are the victors.
Team Deathmatch has two teams duke it out, elimination-style, to see who reaches 40 kills first.
Both modes allow weapon presets to be set before the match.
It’s an excellent opportunity to get mechanical practice in a ‘try before you buy’ manner to determine which guns/modifications feel the best in PvP.
How to set weapon presets
PUBG: New State has untapped potential
Even after a rocky start, quality of life fixes and continuous updatesto the game illustrate Krafton’s dedication, demonstrating that the developer is committed to ensuring PUGB: New State’s success. So if you’ve been eager to jump into a new battle royale or simply want to see what the new kid on the block has to offer, today’s guide will assuredly help you get started. So if you’d like to see what PUBG: New State has, you can grab the install through the Play Store widget below.
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