Greetings, fighters! In this article, we’ll touch upon the upcoming changes in weapon balance in update 0.23.0.
We’ve focused primarily on the improvements of rarely-used and situational weapons. Our goal was to provide players more opportunities for strategy and tactics while keeping popular and beloved weapons mostly untouched.
Guns
P350
This was the least popular gun due to its low rate of fire (in comparison to other guns). However, it is highly effective against armored opponents and a great choice when you’re short on budget.
FiveSeven
F/S has become more effective against armored opponents.
TEC9
Is currently the most popular gun in the game. Its performance is hard to compete with, so we decided to make shooting with it slightly more difficult in order to balance its power.
We have reduced the screen shake in the initial shots, which should provide a more comfortable shooting experience. Despite this change, the recoil remains high, which ensures that the Desert Eagle maintains its reputation as a deadly and accurate firearm.
Submachine Guns
Submachine guns are famous for their high performance at close range combat. However, recently they have lost their popularity due to low damage output and high recoil. To resolve this issue, we have reduced the recoil, increased damage they deal and added spread after every bullet fired, making them more effective in close-range combat but less convenient for long-range shooting due to the high level of spread.
MAC10
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UMP45
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MP5
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MP7
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P90
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Heavy Weapons
Shotguns are primarily used for short-range firefights, requiring the player to get up close to the target. Shotguns were difficult to use due to their poor accuracy while moving. To improve the shotgun's accuracy, we have adjusted the accuracy, making it more effective in its intended role.
SPAS
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SM1014
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Machine gun is a great choice for point defense, but its high price often discourages players from purchasing them due to their low mobility and difficult control. To make the machine gun a more viable option, we have reduced its price and associated risks in the economy. With these changes, we hope to encourage more players to use the machine gun in their gameplay.
Rifles
For most players AKR and M4A1 are the #1 choice among other rifles. So we wanted to give other weapons a chance by slightly enhancing their characteristics.
FNFAL
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FAMAS
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M4
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AKR12
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M16
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Sniper Rifles
We are buffing up sniper rifles to make their key features more prominent. The M40 fires now much faster, and the M110 has become much deadlier.
М40
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M110
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We hope these changes will bring more diversity and give more options to your strategy and gameplay. We’ll continue to track your feedback and analyze how these changes affect game balance in the upcoming season.