Editing config files in PUBG will now get you banned

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PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds developer Bluehole has updated the list of bannable offences in the game.


Now, editing config files in Battlegrounds will get you banned. Players noticed this new update after a discussion ensued about whether or not it’s fair to edit config files to get rid of the fog, one of the many features added with the September patch.

The statement previously read, “We don’t recommend users to alter their default game configuration .ini files or launch options. If advanced users wish to do so, we cannot guarantee the game will work as intended and are unable to provide support related to any changes to these files.”

Now, the answer to the “Is it okay to edit configuration files?” question reads, “No, editing any game files to gain an unfair advantage is against the Rules of Conduct. This includes changing any game configuration files to result in changes that cannot be made via the in-game settings menu.”

Players on Reddit are very split over this, since the new language seems to cover everything from adding small adjustments to removing big features like fog or disabling shadows in order to gain an advantage. Bluehole previously had a lax approach to .ini file editing, but it now looks like things are tightening up.

Andro Dars, community manager for PUBG, chimed in to say that the change was made to make the statement clearer, not add any confusion. “[Sic] this far, the only group of people who have been banned for changing game files are those who have removed textures from the game,” Dars pointed out.

Unfortunately, Dars did not specifically comment on the many other reasons player edit config files for, such as locking the frame-rate, adjusting some graphics options beyond what’s possible through the in-game menu, and more. This effectively lumps everyone who edits .ini files together, creating a grey area where only the most egregious risk a ban.

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Source: https://www.vg247.com/2017/09/18/editing-config-files-in-playerunknowns-battlegrounds-will-now-get-you-banned-so-dont-try-to-get-rid-of-the-fog/

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SilkyPosted:

Earn They need to be more specific with this as editing certain parts of the config files wont affect gameplay.


I assume they mean any editing of the config files even if it doesn't affect anything.

DecyPosted:

Xbox Always good to see them trying to keep the playing field even but definitely needs to be more specific when it comes to what you can and can not change.


I Agree.. this could cause a lot of problems.

XboxPosted:

Always good to see them trying to keep the playing field even but definitely needs to be more specific when it comes to what you can and can not change.

EarnPosted:

They need to be more specific with this as editing certain parts of the config files wont affect gameplay.

SilkyPosted:

This is good as using the config files to remove the fog from some maps would give players a better FOV, allowing them to play better over other players.

DecyPosted:

Good.. they will be cracking down on a lot of this before it comes out for Xbox One.

MusketPosted:

That's good, I'm glad they're cracking down on the mods.

CraigPosted:

Good. Can't people just play this game for banter instead of serious...


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