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SL9 changes in Battlefield 6

Latest change Season 3: High-Value Target (Phase 3) ·

  • 3documented changes
  • 2patches
  • 1buff
  • 1nerf
  • 1fix
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3 changes across 2 patches, newest first

Season 3: High-Value Target (Phase 3) Tuesday, 30 June 2026

  • NERFSL9Weapon Ballistic Changes · Muzzle Velocity Adjustmentsverified

    SL9: Muzzle Velocity decreased from 510 m/s to 486 m/s

    The SL9's bullets travel a little slower, so you need to lead moving targets more and aim a bit higher at range.

    Muzzle Velocity Adjustments: SL9: Decreased from 510 m/s to 486 m/s (-4.71%)

    • SL9: Decreased from 510 m/s to 486 m/s (-4.71%)
    Official source
  • BUFFSL9Recoil Consistency Changes · Recoil Variation Adjustmentsverified

    SL9: Recoil Variation decreased from 16.2° to 13.0°

    The SL9's recoil now varies less in direction, so its kick is more predictable and easier to control.

    Recoil Variation Adjustments: SL9: Decreased from 16.2° to 13.0° (-19.8%)

    • SL9: Decreased from 16.2° to 13.0° (-19.8%)
    Official source

Season 2: Extreme Measures (Phase 1) Tuesday, 17 February 2026

  • FIXSL9Weaponsverified

    Fixed a visual issue with the standard fire mode on the SL9 being incorrectly set to safe; it is now set to full auto by default

    • Fixed a visual issue with the standard fire mode on the SL9 being incorrectly set to safe
    • it is now set to full auto by default.
    Official source