Weapon Patch 2026: Buffs & Nerfs Meta Shift

Patch Overview

A new update has dropped, and the weapon meta is shifting again! With a mix of buffs, nerfs, and attachment tweaks, this patch aims to balance top-tier weapons and open up new viable choices. Here’s everything you need to stay competitive.

Assault Rifles: Key Changes

The AK-27 gets a solid control upgrade: horizontal recoil reduced by 10% and bullet deviation reduced by 20%. In short, expect better accuracy in mid-range fights.

Notable attachment updates:

• Eclipse 7.62 Brake: First-shot recoil control improved to 85%, vertical recoil control increased to 16%
• VAS Convergence Foregrip: Bullet deviation reduction improved up to 70%

MK35 ISR: Nerf Hits Hard

The MK35 ISR was dominating long-range fights, so it’s been toned down:

• Minimum damage reduced from 31 to 29
• Recoil increased by 15% (both vertical and horizontal)
• Slight buff to sprint-to-fire speed

The Greaves Bellum Barrel also sees reduced recoil control effectiveness.

Peacekeeper MK1: More Balanced

The Peacekeeper MK1 gets adjustments to mid and long range:

• Reduced mid-range effectiveness
• Changes to minimum damage values
• Bullet velocity reduced to 900 m/s

SMGs: Aggressive Playstyles Rise

Carbon 57 Gets More Stable

The Carbon 57 is now more reliable with a 15% reduction in bullet deviation. A fix for hybrid optic animations has also been applied.

MCP-25 Buffed

Great news for close-range players:

• Mid-range damage increased to 34
• Faster ADS speed (170ms)

Razor 9mm Nerfed

The Razor 9mm takes a hit:

• Reduced maximum damage range
• Lower mid-range damage
• Torso multiplier reduced

VST Improved

The VST receives meaningful buffs to boost its viability:

• Vertical recoil reduced by 8%
• Horizontal recoil reduced by 12%
• Attachment improvements for better control and mobility

Sniper Rifles: Faster Feel

Shadow SK More Precise

The underbarrel shotgun attachment gets improvements:

• Reduced ADS spread
• Significantly better recoil control

Strider 300: Faster but Riskier

Big changes for the Strider 300:

• Fire time reduced to 170ms
• Increased flinch when hit

The result? Faster shots, but harder to handle under pressure.

Conclusion: How the Meta Changes

This patch pushes toward a more balanced gameplay experience: less long-range dominance and more room for aggressive SMGs. Recoil and attachment changes will directly impact the best builds, so now’s the perfect time to experiment.

Get ready to rethink your loadouts — the 2026 meta has officially shifted.