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In the coming update named Young (after US brigadier-general Gordon Russell Young) we’re adding a brand-new weapon to the game. The much requested Soviet submachinegun the PPS-43 or as it is known in Russian the ППС – “Пистолет-пулемёт Судаева” (Pistolet-pulemyot Sudaeva) which translates as Sudaeva’s submachinegun.

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The Soviet PPS-43 unlocks on the SMG Assault Ribbon at Rank 11 as the THIRD Soviet SMG. It is a compact and light SMG with good handling and range.

In the factory configuration it has a rate of fire of 553 rpm and a reload time of 3.0 seconds. Upgrades are available once you unlock them by progressing on the “PPS-43 Specialist Ribbon”. The magazine holds 35 rounds.

PPS-43 SKINS

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Compared to the other Soviet SMGs this is handles more like the German MP40 and the American Thompson with comparable damage at range and ease of use.

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OTHER WEAPON BALANCE UPDATES

Alongside the PPS-43 we’are also doing a few other smaller tweaks to existing weapons.

M3 Grease Gun

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  • Slight increase to Rate of Fire as it underperformed
  • Close Range Damage increased
  • Muzzle velocity increased to ~285 m/s

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M1 Garand

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  • Less imprecision from firing, making precise followup shots closer to the other Semi-Auto rifles

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Thompson M1A1

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  • Muzzle velocity increased to ~285 m/s

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