M16A4 changes in Battlefield 6
- 3documented changes
- 2patches
- 1buff
- 1nerf
- 1new
Every documented change to M16A4
3 changes across 2 patches, newest first
Season 3: High-Value Target (Phase 3) Tuesday, 30 June 2026
- NERFM16A4Weapon Ballistic Changes · Muzzle Velocity Adjustmentsverified
M16A4: Muzzle Velocity decreased from 720 m/s to 680 m/s
The M16A4's bullets travel a little slower, so you need to lead moving targets more and aim a bit higher at range.
Muzzle Velocity Adjustments: M16A4: Decreased from 720 m/s to 680 m/s (-5.56%)
- M16A4: Decreased from 720 m/s to 680 m/s (-5.56%)
- BUFFM16A4Recoil Consistency Changes · Recoil Variation Adjustmentsverified
M16A4: Recoil Variation decreased from 46.4° to 37.5°
The M16A4's recoil varies less from shot to shot, so its kick is more predictable and easier to control.
Recoil Variation Adjustments: M16A4: Decreased from 46.4° to 37.5° (-19.2%)
- M16A4: Decreased from 46.4° to 37.5° (-19.2%)
Season 3: Warlords / Supremacy (Phase 1) Tuesday, 12 May 2026
- NEWM16A4verified
New assault rifle: M16A4
The M16A4 returns as a highly customizable assault rifle that fires full-auto or in bursts, and it comes with a new Burst Mode attachment.
The iconic Battlefield AR with full-auto and burst-fire modes.
- Added at Season 3 launch (May 12, 2026). Highly customizable iconic Battlefield assault rifle with fully-automatic and burst-fire capabilities; pairs with a new Burst Mode attachment.
TipBurst mode rewards trigger discipline at range while full-auto covers close fights; swapping fire modes on the fly makes it one of the most range-flexible ARs in the game.
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