Pgi257 Episode 1 Updated
With the PGI 257 Episode 1 Update, the gameplay loop feels tighter and more competitive. The nerfs to high-damage weapons suggest the developers want to extend the "Time to Kill" (TTK) slightly, rewarding players with better tracking and positioning rather than instant kills.
For competitive teams, expect to see a shift in strategy regarding zone rotations due to the new cover placements.
If you are still playing on the legacy version of Episode 1, you are facing long queue times and incorrect gameplay logic. pgi257 episode 1 updated
To get the "Updated" experience:
Do not skip this update. The matchmaking pool for the updated Episode 1 is now separate. Players on the old version can only play against bots or other unpatched users. The competitive ladder is exclusively on the updated patch. With the PGI 257 Episode 1 Update ,
The initial 48 hours of PGI257 Episode 1 were chaotic. One top streamer described it as "playing slot machines with a keyboard." The updated version has been met with cautious optimism.
Official Statement from the Game Director: Do not skip this update
“PGI257 Episode 1 Updated is our apology. We broke the game with the initial release. This is the version we should have shipped. Expect hotfix 1.1 next Tuesday to address the UI issues.”