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Emergency Pickup is a feature in BATTLEGROUNDS.
Summary[]
Emergency Pickup was introduced in Update 11.1 [1]. The Emergency Pickup allows players to quickly reach the Safe Zone if you're too far away.
When the Emergency Pickup is deployed, a Fulton Balloon is released from its bag. When the Balloon is fully inflated and high up in the air, an airplane will arrive in 60 seconds. During this time, up to a maximum of 4 players can attach themselves to the Fulton Balloon rope. Once that plane arrives, it catches the Balloon, hoists up the players, and makes its way towards the center of the Safe Zone.
At any point during the flight, players can detach themselves and parachute down. When deploying the Emergency Pickup, make sure the area is clear of obstacles (terrain, vehicles, buildings) with a clear view of the sky, or it will fail. The Emergency Pickup cannot be used before the first circle appears and after the fourth circle, so use it wisely. It will also not work when you use it indoors, on ferries, or trains.
The Emergency Pickup is a lootable item only found on Erangel, Miramar, Sanhok and Vikendi that can be carried around in your inventory.
Emergency Pickup can be used effectively in the following situations:
- Stuck deep in the Blue Zone or are otherwise unable to outrun it
- Have to cross an open field with little cover while engaging another team
- When you and your teammates want to find a safer looting location
Be aware of the following once you're picked up by the plane:
- Once picked up by the plane, you cannot shoot, so be wary of taking fire while you're midair.. especially if there is a Motor Glider around.
- Players on the rope can receive damage and are therefore vulnerable to mid-air attacks from a Motor Glider.
- Players can detach from the rope at anytime and deploy the parachute.
- At an altitude of less than 50 meters, the parachute is unable to be deployed.
Camera is locked in TPP for the duration of the journey.
Update history[]
- Emergency pickup airplanes will appear less frequently.
- There is now a 90-second cooldown between airplanes.
- A countdown timer appears on the emergency pickup icon if an airplane isn't currently available. Using an Emergency Pickup while the airplanes are on cooldown will cause the kit to be wasted.
- Improved the sound rope sounds when attached players are moving.
- Changed the model of the airplane.
Gallery[]
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