War Mode Returns to PUBG This Weekend Only

PUBG's latest War Mode event makes a return as Desert Knights. Click through to find out everything you need to know.
PUBG's latest War Mode event makes a return as Desert Knights. Click through to find out everything you need to know.

If you liked PUBG‘s War Mode the first time it came around, you’re in for a treat. It’s back — and it’s better than ever. 

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Dubbed Desert Knights, the event is currently live on PC. Players have until Sunday, May 20 at 10 p.m. EDT to hop in and try it for themselves. 

While the previous event saw three 10-man teams vying for supremacy on the Erangal map, War Mode now features five 10-man teams duking it out on the Miramar Map. 

Unlike PUBG‘s other game modes, War Mode allows players to respawn every 40 seconds and features a single, fixed safe zone. The first team to reach 200 points by either killing or knocking out other players wins. Kills get you 3 points, while knocks will net you 1 point.

Matches will last 15 minutes, and if no team reaches 200 points by the end of that time period, the team with the highest score will win chicken dinner.  

Unlike the previous event, players will start matches with high-level gear this time around: a Lvl. 3 vest and helmet, two grenades, and one of the following weapons: 

  • AWM
  • M24
  • Mk14
  • M249
  • Groza
  • AUG

It’s also worthy to note that bleedout is increased when knocked and that reviving teammates — which reportedly only takes around two seconds — is important to victory. So make sure you’re picking your teammates up! 

For more info and news on War Mode, PUBG, and all the guides you need to dominate Fortnite‘s competitor, stay tuned to GameSkinny. 

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