M121 A2 changes in Battlefield 6
- 3documented changes
- 2patches
- 1buff
- 1nerf
- 1new
Every documented change to M121 A2
3 changes across 2 patches, newest first
Season 3: High-Value Target (Phase 3) Tuesday, 30 June 2026
- NERFM121 A2Weapon Ballistic Changes · Muzzle Velocity Adjustmentsverified
M121 A2: Muzzle Velocity decreased from 600 m/s to 560 m/s
The M121 A2's bullets travel a little slower, so you need to lead moving targets more and aim a bit higher at range.
Muzzle Velocity Adjustments: M121 A2: Decreased from 600 m/s to 560 m/s (-6.67%)
- M121 A2: Decreased from 600 m/s to 560 m/s (-6.67%)
- BUFFM121 A2Recoil Consistency Changes · Recoil Variation Adjustmentsverified
M121 A2: Recoil Variation decreased from 39.5° to 31.8°
The M121 A2's recoil varies less from shot to shot, so its kick is more predictable and easier to control.
Recoil Variation Adjustments: M121 A2: Decreased from 39.5° to 31.8° (-19.5%)
- M121 A2: Decreased from 39.5° to 31.8° (-19.5%)
Season 2: Extreme Measures (Phase 1) Tuesday, 17 February 2026
- NEWM121 A2verified
New LMG: M121 A2
The M121 A2 is a new LMG that is at its best at closer ranges but can still reach further out.
An LMG that excels at closer ranges but can stretch its reach.
- Added in Season 2. Excels at closer ranges but can extend its reach.
TipA close-leaning LMG suits Support players who want to hold doorways and suppress rather than ping long lanes; the extendable range gives flexibility without swapping guns.
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