And the PUBG Mobile Season 17 release date will bring more content to the game that fits in with this new event.
Tencent says that there will upgraded rank rewards available to gamers at certain levels, while there will also be a new story to follow and complete via the RP events tab.
Patch notes for the launch of PUBG Mobile Season 17 can be found below and include the following:
RUNIC POWER themed interface and rewards: Spin the Wheel of Fate to obtain upgraded rank rewards! Choose between Resplendent Dawn and Deadly Sickle at rank 50, and reach rank 100 to get the majestic Guardian Armor Set and the new themed UZI and M16A4!
“Players will choose their Rune energy type on Spawn Island. You will need to choose to bring either the Flame Rune, Arctic Rune, or Wind Rune into the current match.
“After selecting a rune, you will get 2 skills. The first skill summons an object, and the second skill gives you a boost. Using these skills consumes Rune energy.”
The new Runes include the following:
Flame Rune:
Summon skill - Summons a wheel of flame that rolls forward slowly, dealing burn damage to enemy players it touches.
Boost skill - Adds a burning effect to your Ammo for a short time.
PUBG Mobile Update 1.2 Adds Runic Power, FAMAS and Season 17: Patch Notes
On 1/12/21 at 8:05 AM EST
PUBG Mobile update 1.2 has finally arrived on Android and iOS, which means Season 17 is just a few days away. The highlights of this patch include new Runic Power gameplay mechanics, big buffs for the Kar and M24 and the introduction of the FAMAS. Check out the full details below courtesy of a post on the game s official subreddit.
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update 1.2 patch notes
The new Runic Power Mode is available for a new combat experience! Take on the challenge in Power Armor Mode to duke it out on a technological battlefield. Metro Royale s New Chapter has started. Build up Honor to show your strength. Get the Runic Power themed Royale Pass to complete missions with ease.
Here are the patch notes for PUBG Mobile’s patch 1.2 The update is bringing the Runic Power mode to the Erangel map along with a lot of other features.
Image via Tencent
PUBG Mobile’s patch 1.2 is almost here. It will be bringing a new season to the battle royale game along with new modes, a weapon, and events.
The update will be released on Jan. 12. Adjusting for the time difference, it could available on Jan. 11 at 6pm CT. It will require 615 MB of free storage on Android while the iOS version will need 1.5 GB. There will be no server downtime for the update.