If there's one thing that the community hates about PUBG, it's the Red Zone. However, Brendan Greene doesn't understand, saying that it's there for a reason.
With an average of over a million players at any given time, PUBG's player base seems to be content for the most part. Still, some of the feedback is not that good, especially those about the Red Zone. This is the part where Greene, PlayerUnknown himself, disagrees.
PlayerUnknown Stands By 'PUBG' Red Zone
The Red Zone is a marked, randomly selected area in the map that is bombarded with mortar fire at random intervals. Getting hit with one of these is fatal, but there's a hundred-meter safe zone around it and players can hide inside buildings.
"You shouldn't be dying to the red zone," Greene told Eurogamer in an interview about PUBG's future. "If you're dying to the red zone then, I'm sorry but you're not a very good player."
That's a harsh yet straightforward statement, although he's right. However, there's still the issue of it having no actual use in PUBG, to which Greene objects.
He detailed the reasons why it's being there, topping the list with "it looks really cool." Aside from that, the fear of getting trapped in the middle of bombs and a firefight adds tension to an already high-pressure game.
The specific reason he pointed out, though, is that the Red Zone provides audio cover. If utilized correctly, the others will not be able to hear the player. The player can also keep the risks at a minimum, which can drastically improve their chances of winning the match.
PUBG Team Might Consider Removing The Red Zone
After everything that was said, Brendan Greene noted that he and his team might consider removing it if there's an outpour of hate for the Red Zone.
"Nothing is off the table," he said.
He recounted the time when the PUBG team had removed the loot system's clothing spawns. According to him, the players were previously asking to remove them because they never thought that Greene would not do so.
As the game creator, he assures that he listens to the community and his ego can't impede the development of PUBG. The team will discuss the proposed change and if the game is really better off without it, they will remove it.
"We are about this open development and about getting community feedback and implementing it in the game," he added.
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