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PUBG Mobile 4.2 Update: AR Meta's Return and Gun Balance Adjustment Analysis
In the Battlegrounds Mobile 4.2 update, AR gun damage was increased and shotgun damage was decreased with the goal of returning to the AR meta. However, due to the continued strength of shotguns and the stability of SMGs, the meta change is expected to proceed slowly.
1. 🎮 AR Meta Revival Attempt: AR Gun Damage Increased, Except for M4
- ✅ The 4.2 update shows a deliberate move to push the AR meta in the game.
- ✅ Damage increased for close-range AR guns such as AK, Honey Badger, Groza, and Beryl, except for the M4.
- ⚠️ M4 damage remains the same, which may limit the AR meta change.
| 총기 | 기존 데미지 | 변경 데미지 |
|---|---|---|
| AKM | 48 | 58 |
| Honey Badger | 43 | 45 |
| A32 | 45 | 47 |
| MK47 | 48 | 50 |
| M762 (Beryl) | 46 | 48 |
| Groza | 48 | 49 |
00:00 - 01:25
1. 🎮 AR Meta Revival Attempt: AR Gun Damage Increased, Except for M4
- ✅ The 4.2 update shows a deliberate move to push the AR meta in the game.
- ✅ Damage increased for close-range AR guns such as AK, Honey Badger, Groza, and Beryl, except for the M4.
- ⚠️ M4 damage remains the same, which may limit the AR meta change.
| 총기 | 기존 데미지 | 변경 데미지 |
|---|---|---|
| AKM | 48 | 58 |
| Honey Badger | 43 | 45 |
| A32 | 45 | 47 |
| MK47 | 48 | 50 |
| M762 (Beryl) | 46 | 48 |
| Groza | 48 | 49 |
01:26 - 03:35
2. 🔫 Shotgun Damage Reduction: Efforts to Change the AR Meta
- ✅ Damage has been reduced to curb the excessive performance of shotguns.
- ✅ Damage of major shotguns such as S686, M1014, S1897, DBS, and S12K has been nerfed.
- ⚠️ A complete transition to AR may be difficult due to the shotgun's continued power in close combat.
| 총기 | 기존 데미지 | 변경 데미지 |
|---|---|---|
| S686 | 24 | 23 |
| M1014 | 24 | 23 |
| S1897 | 24 | 23 |
| DBS | 24 | 23 |
| S12K | 22 | 21 |
| NS 200 | 26 | 25 |
03:36 - 05:20
3. ⚖️ Shotgun's Continued Threat and SMG's Advantages, and Future Prospects
- ✅ Shotguns are still powerful at close range, and simply increasing AR damage will not completely change the shotgun meta.
- ✅ SMGs are still useful due to their lower damage but stable shooting and bullet grouping.
- ✅ There is a possibility that shotgun damage will be further reduced in future updates.
- ✅ There is anticipation for players to return due to the revival of the AR meta and to recreate the spectacular battle styles of the past.