Introduction to Survivors Left Behind
pubg: Battlegrounds has unveiled its latest arcade mode, Survivors Left Behind, set on the atmospheric Haven map. This cooperative mode pits teams of four against relentless waves of mutated creatures known as Hungers, transformed from failed clone experiments. Players must scavenge resources, complete crucial objectives, and work together to secure their escape from the island’s deadly grasp.
Gameplay Overview
Players enter the mode by navigating to the Arcade section and selecting Survivors Left Behind. After forming or joining a 4-man squad, the team votes on which stage to play, with difficulty escalating across three distinct areas:
- Docks and Industrial Park
- Residential Zone A and Industrial Park Outskirts
- Steel Mill and Residential Zone B
Each stage requires players to gather materials to survive progressively tougher challenges. Upon starting, basic weapons can be obtained from vending machines scattered throughout the map.
Objectives and Progression
Guided missions appear on the left side of the screen, directing squads to complete essential tasks such as activating generators. Powering these generators is vital to unlock the exit and achieve a successful evacuation. As players navigate the map, they must fend off waves of Hungers while managing their hunger meter and maintaining team cohesion.
The Hungers: Threats to Overcome
The island is overrun by various types of Hungers, each presenting unique threats:
- Prototype Hunger: Basic aggressive enemies.
- Caregiver Hunger: Supports other Hungers.
- Explosive Disposal Hunger: Uses grenades to damage players.
- Molotov Hunger: Throws Molotov cocktails.
- Red Zone Hunger: Employs blue zone grenades.
- Alpha Hunger: Large enemy known for powerful rush attacks that can stun players.
- Dr. Hunger: Uses chemical attacks and can make other Hungers invincible unless targeted directly.
- Nurse Hunger: Emits disorienting screams causing blurred vision.
- C4 Hunger: Can carry knocked-out players and detonate explosives.
Managing Hunger and Status Effects
In addition to battling foes, players must monitor their hunger meter, which decreases over time. Consuming food items replenishes this meter, indicated by a color-coded system below the health bar:
- Blue: Satiated
- Green: Peckish
- Orange: Starving
- Red: Depleted
Neglecting hunger leads to negative effects such as inability to sprint, shaky aim, and blurred vision. Teammates can assist one another to alleviate these symptoms, emphasizing cooperation.
Crafting and Item Use
Crafting plays a crucial role in survival. Players collect various materials like cabbages, water, and cured pork to create meals that restore hunger and health. Beyond food, crafting desks allow for the creation of healing items, throwable weapons, anti-Hunger chemicals, and upgraded firearms including melee weapons, SMGs, and shotguns. Ammunition is replenished by defeating Hungers, and sharing crafting materials among teammates is encouraged to strengthen the squad’s chances.
Reviving Teammates and Inventory Carry-Over
Fallen squad members can be revived by retrieving their Blue Chips and interacting with designated PC terminals. Each match permits up to three recalls, with revived players respawning in safe zones retaining most of their items, except ammunition, and starting with a depleted hunger meter. Additionally, unused crafting materials and items (excluding weapons) carry over to subsequent matches, rewarding persistence and resource management.
Event Details and Rewards
Survivors Left Behind is available on PC and console from October 20 to November 6 (UTC). This mode is first-person perspective only, disables team killing, and automatically fills incomplete squads. While it does not grant XP or affect player career stats, players can earn unique event rewards such as the Biohazard emblem, Hunter’s Chest, and Bunny Academy Sailor Gloves by completing specific missions within the mode.
Partner Drops and Viewing Rewards
Players are encouraged to support affiliated PUBG Partners through Twitch or other regional streaming platforms to earn additional rewards, including Contraband Coupons and the exclusive PUBG Varsity Jacket. Viewing times and drop schedules align with the event period, and players must link their KRAFTON ID to claim these rewards. Console players will receive drops after the live server update.
Conclusion
Survivors Left Behind offers a fresh cooperative experience within PUBG: Battlegrounds, combining survival, crafting, and teamwork against formidable enemies on the atmospheric Haven map. This mode challenges players to adapt quickly, communicate effectively, and strategize for survival in a tense, action-packed environment.