A collection of basic tactics every beginner should follow
PlayerUnknown's Battleground's mobile port, PUBG Mobile, is a hugely popular open-world survival shooter game that's available for free on Android and iOS. It's been one of our favorite multiplayer games at Gadgets 360 and now, with the whole country in lockdown, there's no better way to kill time than with a few rounds of PUBG Mobile every day. In fact, we've even recommended it in our favorite multiplayer games to try out if you're stuck at home with nothing to do.
We realize many of you are already seasoned PUBG Mobile veterans but with the lockdown, we're sure there have been many new players who've installed the game for the very first time, perhaps due to peer pressure from their friends and family, or just plain old curiosity. If you're one of those new players, then there are some basic strategies and tactics you should be aware of, if you want to survive till the end.
Whether you're playing solo or with a team, it's good to know your way around the game's settings and various gameplay elements, which should give you a strategic advantage over others. We've put together a shortlist of what we think are some of the basic tips and tricks every PUBG Mobile beginner should be aware of.
PUBG Mobile tips: Familiarise yourself with the on-screen controls
If you're new to playing third-person shooters on a smartphone, then it's important to first get comfortable with the basic controls. In the first few matches, don't worry about trying to win a match but simply practice running, aiming, crouching, etc. This will also help develop muscle memory of the control layout so the next time you need to pull the trigger in a hurry, you won't have to search around for the right button.
If you're not comfortable with the default controls then you can choose from three preset controls or customise each one to your liking. The game lets you move the on-screen buttons around, modify the size and transparency of them too.
PUBG Mobile tips: Pick a more deserted spot to land
When playing a Classic map, either solo or as a team, it's best if you don't land in a very “popular” spot as the chances of getting killed upon arrival are a lot higher. For example, if you've chosen the Erangel map, then places such as the Military Base, School, Pochinki and Hospital are some of the places where most players land since there's a variety of weapons and stuff to be looted. It's also high-risk, so if you're not seasoned enough, you will get picked off almost immediately.
Choosing an area on the outskirts of the island won't give you as much variety of loot, but it should increase your chances of survival, especially if you're a beginner.
PUBG Mobile tips: Keep an eye on the map
It's easy to loose track of time looting houses in PUBG Mobile, which is why it's important to keep an eye on the map. Tapping the map icon in the upper right corner, gives you a fair idea of where you need to be in order to make it to the end. As much as possible, try and be inside the play area (the white circle), as with time, this circle keeps shrinking. When the game begins, there's usually plenty of time to make it inside the circle, even if you happen to land far away from the play zone
Keep an eye out for the ‘blue' zone though, which surrounds the main play area and intermittently keeps shrinking too. If you're caught outside the blue zone, then your health starts dropping rapidly, till you make your way inside it.
The map also shows you nearby gunfire, so you know from which direction an opponent is approaching. If they are walking or running, you'll also see little footstep imprints on the map, to alert you that someone is nearby. ‘Red zones' are also displayed on the map, which alert you of an upcoming bombing streak. If you're caught in a red one, simply find some shelter till it passe
PUBG Mobile tips: Don't get greedy looting
Killing an opponent will leave a small loot box on the ground with all the player's weapons, ammo, that he or she has collected over the course of the game. Ideally, don't get greedy and break cover just to loot the crate. There is a very good chance that other members of your opponent's team are around and could ambush you when you do so. We've seen this happen countless times, so don't make this rookie mistake.
PUBG Mobile tips: Tinker with the graphics for smoother gameplay
When you first fire up PUBG Mobile, the game will automatically choose the best graphics preset, depending on your phone's processor and RAM. However, in case you still find the gameplay a bit choppy, then you can reduce it further. Head to Settings > Graphics, and from here, you can play with the Graphics and Framerate buttons. Lowering one or both of these settings should result in smoother gameplay. The game might not look very visually appealing when you lower the settings, but at least it should be smoother, which is what really matters.
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