PUBG Mobile currently has four maps – Erangel, Miramar, Sanhok, and Vikendi. You can jump into a game in any of these maps and would be well-versed with them if you have been playing for long. These games usually last up to 30 minutes so yeah, you do need to take out some time to stay focused and grab that Chicken Dinner. But, what if you don’t have that kind of time at hand? Well, worry not as PUBG Mobile is ready to introduce a smaller map ‘Livik’ very soon.

Livik is a new map that measures two kilometers by two kilometers (2 x 2 kms). This means it is even smaller than Sanhok, which is a 4 x 4 map in PUBG Mobile. You get a close look at the map down below and it looks like something out of Fortnite. I say this because Livik is a mix of all of the existing maps in the game.

There’s a modern gas station in Midstein, windmills, and tent areas with decent loot. The developers have also tried to add interactive elements like waterfalls, which will push you off the ledge with the force of water. You can also take jet skis to jump off these cliffs for some fun or eliminate teams swimming to get away from you.

If you are looking for high-tier loot and a fight the moment you drop in, hot spots like Power Plant (similar to Mylta Power) or Shipyard (similar to Georgopol) could be your pick. It will be interesting to see where players land on this smaller map and how their gameplay adapts for quick action. The graphics did have some glitches here and there while I hit the ground or picked up an item but that should be fixed by the stable release.

To be honest, you cannot easily judge the gameplay quality from the beta because the lobby is usually full of bots. It’s only occasionally that you run into real players and get a chance to experience how a fight will go down on Livik. Still, there’s a ton of cover and hiding spots across the map, especially for those who like to crawl their way to the top.

  • New Gameplay Elements

There’s a couple of new gameplay elements, along with new weapons and vehicles that will be added in with this map.

New Gameplay Elements

Overall, I feel like Livik is an okay-ish addition to the existing lot of maps. It may be an exclusive map aimed at mobile users that brings along interactive elements like a cave, waterfalls, and healing hot springs. But, I jumped in expecting a quicker gameplay and more frequent gunfights but that wasn’t really the case – even though the beta enables more players than expected to join the match.