PUBG Mobile or BGMI: What is the haptic feedback system and how to enable it

PUBG Mobile or BGMI recently released his Version 2.0 update. Many new features came with that version, one of which is the physical haptic feedback function. The haptic feedback will give players a more realistic gaming experience. In this article, we will discuss PUBG Mobile’s new haptic feedback system and ways to enable this feature.

Haptic feedback function: overview

To properly understand this new feature, players need to know haptics. Haptic technology, also known as kinesthetic or 3D-touch communication, refers to any technology that can create a tactile experience by applying forces, vibrations or movements to the user.

These technologies can be used to create virtual objects in a computer simulation, control virtual objects and improve remote control of machines and devices (telerobotics).

Haptic devices can incorporate tactile sensors that measure the forces exerted by the user on the interface. The word haptic, was derived from Greek word haptikos what does it mean “tactile, relating to the sense of touch“. Simple touch devices are common in the form of game controllers, joysticks, and steering wheels.

Haptic feedback system in PUBG Mobile

The haptic feedback system in PUBG Mobile is very interesting. This new feature will enrich the gaming experience more than ever. When haptic feedback is enabled, players will perceive haptic feedback for various actions taken in the game.

PUBG mobile haptic feedback system — Image via Krafton

Real-time haptic feedback can be enabled for weapons, vehicles, character states, sound display, and triggers. It will offer players a more immersive gaming experience. When enabled, if a mentioned activity is performed, players’ phones will react with a vibration. This phone flip will give gamers a more realistic experience. Shooting the guns will lead to most of the vibrations.

How to enable the haptic feedback system in PUBG Mobile

To enable this feature, players will need to open the settings section in the main game lobby. After opening it, players will see a tab named Tactile feedback.

After selecting that tab, two buttons will appear, by clicking on those buttons, a player will be able to enable the haptic feedback feature on their mobile devices. While enabling this feature will cause more battery drain, gamers should keep this in mind.

Suitable devices

As this is a new feature, the number of devices that can support it is much less. Although a list has been posted by PUBG Mobile on their social media account. These devices are: