Highlights

  • Battlefield 2042 introduces new weapons such as the RPK, OJY-88, XMB, AVANCYS, M60, LCMG, PKP, and M240B that offer different advantages and gameplay styles.
  • Each weapon has its own characteristics, including fire rate, magazine size, range, recoil, and damage, allowing players to find the perfect weapon for their preferred playstyle.
  • Players can customize their weapons with various modifications to enhance their performance and make them more versatile in different situations.

The Battlefield franchise is known for its high-octane gameplay and massive multiplayer maps that allow for one-hundred-player PVP matches in first-person shooter action. Battlefield 2042 is the most recent installment in the line of games and brings incredible new features and specialists that allow for a wide range of gameplay styles. Players will enjoy the level of customization that is provided for weaponry and load-outs, which allows a detailed level of personalization that is sure to be appreciated.

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Battlefield 2042 has several classes of weaponry where players are sure to find the best weapon for them; run and gunners will enjoy assault weapons such as Assault Rifles, SMGs, and LMGs. For the heavy loadout users, there is an excellent selection of weapons to choose from that can hold their own at various different ranges.

8 RPK

RPK battlefield 2042

The RPK is prevalent in many first-person shooter video games, such as Tom Clancy's The Division, and is a recent introduction to Battlefield 2042. While the RPK does not excel in any particular area, it is an all-around decent weapon to take into the game while equipped with a more dependable secondary.

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The RPK fires six hundred rounds per minute with a ninety-round magazine. The RPK served well in ranged situations but suffered in close encounters. The RPK is available in the All Out War portal in Battlefield 2042.

7 OJY-88

type 88 battlefield 2042

The OJY-88 Chinese machine rifle, also known as the Type 88 machine gun, is a six hundred-round-per-minute LMG. The Type-88 is a great mid to close-range rifle for tearing down moving targets and engaging multiple targets because of its large magazine size. With the aid of the appropriate modifications, the Type-99 can perform admirably in certain situations in many of the game modes available in Battlefield 2042.

6 XMB

xmb battlefield 2042

The XMB light machine gun is a variant of the baseline carbine with an increased magazine capacity and rate of fire. The XMB LMG is a seven hundred and fifty round per minute rifle that succeeds in shredding enemies apart at medium range. The starting ammunition for this weapon is one hundred and fifty rounds, which makes it great for mobile gunfights. With the right mods, the control of the XMB can be excellent, having very controllable recoil.

5 AVANCYS

AVANCYS battlefield 2042

The AVANCYS or the FN EVOLYS is a powerful and dependable weapon that serves the user for decreased weight and increased action. The AVANCYS is a seven hundred and fifty round per minute rifle with a short barrel, giving it high damage but low range. However, with the right set of customization items, this weapon can be extremely versatile in a number of situations, making it a great partner for many different types of players.

4 M60

M60 battlefield 2042

The M60 is among the classics of weapons in FPS games and makes many appearances in a number of games in some variations, such as Call of Duty and Counter-Strike. The M60 is a highly dependable weapon that is great for a number of encounters from long, medium, and short range.

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The M60 fires six hundred rounds per minute with a stock one-hundred-round magazine that has a wide birth for upgrades. Players who want simple and clean will gravitate toward this weapon.

3 LCMG

LCMG battlefield 2042

The LCMG is a high-performing weapon that succeeds in mid to long-range fights, especially when equipped correctly. The LCMG fires six hundred rounds per minute and has a one-hundred-round magazine in its standard issue. The recoil and the damage of this weapon make it feel very stable when dealing with the chaos of Battlefield maps, which is important with the vast number of threats at any given moment.

2 PKP

PKP battlefield 2042

The PKP is a Russian-made light machine gun that is the successor of the PKM machine gun that excels in most of the situations players will encounter in Battlefield 2042. The PKP fires six hundred rounds per minute but has a steady recoil and high damage that make it very useful in a fight.

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The PKP is one of the most high-performing and most used light machine guns in the game, and for good reason: it provides a fast TTK value overall. Players of all types will find the PKP fun to use when trekking through the massive maps of Battlefield 2042.

1 M240B

M240B battlefield 2042

The argument for the M240B being the best light machine gun in the game is a strong one for its consistency and versatility, depending on the modification equipped. The M240 is a six hundred-and-fifty-round-per-minute weapon with a one-hundred-round stock magazine. However, it doesn't take much to get this weapon going; with a bipod mod and a laser sight, players can tear down any approaching enemies in no time flat. The M240B can perform at any range but is most suitable for mid to long-range battle, able to clip targets into kills with ease.

Battlefield 2042

Platform(s)
PC , PS4 , PS5 , Xbox One , Xbox Series S , Xbox Series X
Released
November 19, 2021
Developer(s)
DICE , Criterion Games , Ripple Effect
Genre(s)
First-Person Shooter

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