Flare Gun

Flare gun

Details
Statistics Updated	12/19/18 (Version: 5.1.3.4)
Time Between Shots	3.5s
Firing Modes	Single
Method	One by one
Duration (Full)	3.5s
Duration (Tactical)	3.5s
Rarity	Rare
Data
Ammo Type	Flare
Magazine Size	1
Capacity	500
Attachment Points	0
Type	Pistol, Other
Flares as a usable weapon or supply signal.

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.
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.
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.

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.