PS4 Patch: May 2, 2019

Featuring New Third Person ADS Arcade Mode, EMP Crossbow Changes, Macho Crate Release, and Numerous Bug Fixes.

*NOTE (May 2, 4PM PDT): Today's patch notes have been updated to include BOTH additional bug fixes that made it into this update, as well as a hotfix going out this afternoon to fix several new live issues that occurred post-update (including the missing in-game Leaderboards and the incorrect Battle Pass season countdown timer).

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PS4 servers will be coming offline at the below times for each region for an estimated 2-hour maintenance to bring you the latest game update:

• NA game update: Thursday, May 2 at 8AM PDT (convert to your local time).
• EU game update: Thursday, May 2 at 11PM BST (convert to your local time).

Updates

• New Arcade Mode: Third Person ADS
  • Third Person ADS will run as a Solos Arcade Mode using the traditional BR Solos ruleset from May 2 through May 23.
• EMP Crossbow Balance: Overall Damage and EMP effect range have been significantly reduced 
  • EMP Crossbow explosive damage to players has been reduced by 40%
  • The EMP splash range disabling vehicles has been reduced by 65%
  • The EMP explosive range dealing damage to players has been reduced by 10%
  • These EMP Crossbow tuning adjustments were implemented based on direct player feedback from our in-game surveys, forums and more. Thanks to all who provided feedback!
• The Macho Crate is now available! Drop-and-rock with the Macho LMG, ARV, or parachute - you can preview all the new items directly in-game.
• Players can now use throwables immediately after going from prone to crouch.
• EMP grenades now cause vehicle warning sound effects and HUD elements to trigger.

Bug Fixes

• Camera orientation is now maintained when aiming down site as a passanger in a vehicle.
• When spectating, the spectated player's position is now shown on the mini-map.
• Player health bars now remain accurate even when a spectating player quits.
• Players carrying no items who are killed while in a vehicle no longer drop an empty loot bag.
• Backdrop on Main Menu no longer occasionally disappears after exiting a match.
• Play button is now hidden for members of a team who aren't the leader.
• "Hunter in BR" challenge can no longer be completed via suicide.
• Mashing X button when purchasing crates should no longer freeze the UI.
• Wildstyle Marauder Icon color scheme is now consistent with the weapon model.
• Removed broken text string that was displayed at the bottom of the Exchange item screen.
• Fixed "Go for Ride" challenge description to more accurately reflect the requirements.
• Fixed typo on End Screen UI that said "Damages" instead of "Damage."
• Fixed cut-off text for "Assisted By" on the player elimination UI pop-up.
• Urban pants no longer clip through footwear on female characters.
• Optimized the process of finding and selecting a match, significantly reducing the time spent on the "Match Found" screen before starting a match.
• Fixed an issue that could prohibit the ability to switch between team members when spectating
• Gas ring no longer does damage to players who are near (but not in) the edge.
• Characters no longer get stuck when entering a game while opening a crate.
• Players no longer get stuck in game when eliminated immediately after interrupting the quit match timer.
• Fixed Molotovs floating when player is killed while throwing.
• Reload animations are no longer skipped when moving the camera close to walls or objects.
• Grenade throwing arc no longer disappears at distance.
• Players can now pick up weapons that were dropped on destroyed camping tents.
• Picked up weapons now disappear from the world more quickly.
• Dropped items now reach the ground regardless of the players distance from the ground.
• Reloading while aiming down sights with a structure directly above the players head no longer breaks the reload animation.
• Boost visual effect no longer persists after ceasing its use while in a vehicle.
• Removed problematic spawn points from Combat Training.
• After dropping an RPG and equipping a throwable, RPG model no longer incorrectly reappears in players hands.
• Revive prompt no longer occasionally persists after successfully reviving a teammate.
• The user interface no longer malfunctions when attempting to open certain windows by pressing two inputs simultaneously, such as Attendance and Challenges.
• Settings can now be accessed while the death screen is showing in modes where you can respawn.
• End screens now properly display mission results and tier records.
• End screen progress bars now animate as intended.
• D-pad UI no longer covers up party member’s face when joining a party.
• Voice chat HUD is now displayed properly in spectate mode.
• Killing a teammate with a grenade no longer counts towards challenges.
• Fixed numerous issues where certain Challenges would not gain progress under expected conditions.
• Fixed numerous space, formatting, and text issues across the entire user interface.
• Corrected “Gather Around 4” challenge icon.

May 2 Hotfix - Bug Fixes

• Re-enabled in-game Leaderboards in Fort Destiny.
• Set Battle Pass Season end date back to previous value.
• Fixed a rare issue that could cause players to enter Third Person ADS outside of Arcade Mode through a very timing-specific input sequence.
• Fixed a rare issue that could cause players to enter a First Person viewpoint with a throwable appearing to float.
• "The Survivor" challenge is no longer incorrectly completed by getting second place.
• Fixed several crates displaying incorrect images.