RPK-74M changes in Battlefield 6
- 3documented changes
- 2patches
- 1buff
- 1nerf
- 1new
Every documented change to RPK-74M
3 changes across 2 patches, newest first
Season 3: High-Value Target (Phase 3) Tuesday, 30 June 2026
- NERFRPK-74MWeapon Ballistic Changes · Muzzle Velocity Adjustmentsverified
RPK-74M: Muzzle Velocity decreased from 840 m/s to 808 m/s
The RPK-74M's bullets travel a bit slower, so you need to lead moving targets slightly more at range.
Muzzle Velocity Adjustments: RPK-74M: Decreased from 840 m/s to 808 m/s (-3.81%)
- RPK-74M: Decreased from 840 m/s to 808 m/s (-3.81%)
- BUFFRPK-74MRecoil Consistency Changes · Recoil Variation Adjustmentsverified
RPK-74M: Recoil Variation decreased from 18.9° to 16.1°
The RPK-74M's recoil varies less from shot to shot, so its kick is more predictable and easier to control.
Recoil Variation Adjustments: RPK-74M: Decreased from 18.9° to 16.1° (-14.8%)
- RPK-74M: Decreased from 18.9° to 16.1° (-14.8%)
Season 3: Warlords / Supremacy (Phase 1) Tuesday, 12 May 2026
- NEWRPK-74Mverified
New LMG: RPK-74M
The RPK-74M is a new LMG in 5.45x39mm that fires faster than the other RPK.
A 5.45x39mm LMG with a faster fire rate than its fellow RPK.
- Added at Season 3 launch (May 12, 2026). Chambered in 5.45x39mm with a faster rate of fire than its fellow RPK.
TipThe higher RPM makes it a more aggressive suppression LMG; Support players can hold lanes and still win a surprise close fight better than with a slower LMG.
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