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The Flare Gun a pistol type weapon in BATTLEGROUNDS.
Summary
The Flare gun is an extremely rare weapon that when fired, calls in a custom air drop that drops a larger amount of highly valuable equipment compared to the ordinary air drop. Once a flare is fired straight up into the air and reaches an altitude of 200 meters, a plane will soon fly over the map and drop off either a crate if the player is inside the safe zone, or a BRDM-2 if outside. Firing a flare at a player causes no damage [1].
“ | Flares as a usable weapon or supply signal. | ” |
~ In-game description |
Update history
Pre-release #29
- Flare Gun UI Improvement
- Changed the Flare Gun crosshair to display as a circle when aiming at the correct position to successfully call in a Special Care Package or Armored UAZ.
- Adjusted the Flare Gun status UI displayed after calling in a Special Care Package or Armored UAZ.
- The green flashing light is now removed once the drop leaves the plane.
- Previously, it would remain until the drop had been on the ground for 30 seconds.
Pre-release #27
- UI/UX
- Many players felt the icons and on-screen message related to Flare Guns did not match the style of PUBG as a realistic Battle Royale experience. We agree and have removed them.
- Removed the Flare Gun icon from the world map and mini-map.
- Removed the on-screen message indicating incoming special care packages.
- Many players felt the icons and on-screen message related to Flare Guns did not match the style of PUBG as a realistic Battle Royale experience. We agree and have removed them.
- Sound Adjustments
- As a result of adding Flare Guns, there were many more planes flying by regularly which led to much frustration from players due to both the volume and frequency.
- Altitude of the plane delivering Flare Gun special care packages is now set to 500m (raised from 350m).
- Subsequently, the audible volume of the planes will now be lower.
- As a result of adding Flare Guns, there were many more planes flying by regularly which led to much frustration from players due to both the volume and frequency.
- Adjusted Loot Balance
- Reduced Flare Gun Spawn Rate to an average of 3 Flare Guns per game for all maps.
- We want the Flare Gun to be a rare item with great benefits, but at a high risk.
- Reduced the Care Package contents from 2 sets to 1 set in squad mode, which is the same as solo/duo mode.
- Reduced total Flare Gun care packages available to be called in per game.
- Now only 2 sets of special care packages and 2 armored UAZ can be called in per game total, down from 3.
- Reduced Flare Gun Spawn Rate to an average of 3 Flare Guns per game for all maps.
Pre-release #26
- Added a new item, Flare Gun.
- Flare Guns are now available in public matches and can be found as a rare item spawning in the world.
- If you're lucky enough to find a Flare Gun, fire it directly into the air after the initial blue zone has closed to call in a special care package.
- When firing the Flare Gun inside the current safe zone, you'll call in a special care package with lots of loot, or an armored UAZ when fired while outside the current safe zone.
- Based on your feedback through our public Flare Gun tests, we've made changes to improve the gameplay experience with this item.
- Flare Guns used in the early phase of the game often give a great advantage with little risk, therefore, the Flare Gun will only deliver a care package when used after the first blue zone phase.
- A message will be shown on the UI when a nearby player successfully calls in a special care package with the Flare Gun and an icon indicating the location of the drop will be displayed on the map.
- Calling in an armored UAZ will not display a message on the UI, or be indicated on the map.
- The Flare Gun spawn rate is different on each map.
- Flare Guns are now available in public matches and can be found as a rare item spawning in the world.
Gallery
Trivia
- The flare gun is based on the Orion 12 gauge flare gun.
- the flare gun has no damage however it has a lot of knockback.
Weapon audio
Audio Type | Firing Mode | Track preview |
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Normal | Shot | |
Normal | Reload |
References
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