New State Mobile October update released: How to download on Android, iOS, new features, recruit mode and more

New State Mobile October update: South Korean gaming company Krafton on Friday announced that the October Update for New State Mobile (PUBG New State) is live on Android and iOS. The new update features a large-scale collaboration with horror survival game, Dead by Daylight to celebrate Halloween season. The new update also includes New State Mobile first anniversary event, a new ‘recruit mode’ game type and a new Survival Pass.

 A cinematic trailer video to celebrate the Dead by Daylight collaboration has also been released on NEW STATE MOBILE’s official website, YouTube, and Instagram. The collaboration’s theme, Fright for Survival, emphasizes the Halloween spirit while focusing on each game’s core survival themes. 

The video thrillingly portrays the special hide and seek game mode, which takes place in Paradiso on the new Akinta map. Starting October 26, additional short form content will also be released to celebrate Halloween.

To download the New State Mobile October update, you need to visit the Apple Store and Google Play Store. Interested gamers can also go to the official website.  See below for a full rundown of the major features added to the game with the October Update.

Until November 24, players can obtain various Dead by Daylight items such as helmets, backpacks, frying pans, and parachutes, along with costumes depicting some of Dead by Daylight's infamous characters. Rewards can be obtained through mission achievement events, with special Dead by Daylight profile effects for completing everything.

To celebrate the first anniversary of New State Mobile launch a special in-game event will be held from November 1 - 30. A total of 15 missions will be unveiled, one type each day, as well as special anniversary costumes, parachutes and weapon skins being awarded to players when they accomplish missions. 

During the event period, a special lobby background and BGM will also be available and from November 1 - 13, the ‘Kinda Cute Dance’ emote will be given to players who log into New State Mobile for free.

Finally, this month’s update brings Edward from the Hunters Faction to celebrate the newest Survivor Pass. Edward’s costumes and face skins can be obtained for free by completing all of the story missions. Users who’ve purchased a Premium Pass can get all of the NEWSTATE CREDITS refunded when they reach a certain pass level.