PUBG Update 6.3 Adds New Weapon Balance Changes to Tommy Gun, M249 and UMP-45

PUBG Update 6.3 went live on test servers Wednesday incorporating balance changes to three weapons in the game.

PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS, much like most battle royale titles, require balance to ensure fair and competitive gameplay. While most were excited to see Karakin get a new exclusive weapon, others were happy to see balance changes to three weapons: the Tommy Gun, M249 and UMP-45.

PUBG Update 6.3 Adds New Weapon Balance Changes to Tommy Gun, M249 and UMP-45

Here's the full list of balance changes per the Update 6.3 patch notes:

Tommy Gun

• Added upper rail to attach Red Dot and Holo Sights
• Increased rate of fire from 700 to 750
• Increased firing accuracy
• Increased moving accuracy
• Decreased recoil when firing for an extended duration

M249

• Added Stock attachment slot
• Added Magazine attachment​ slot
• Reduced standard ammo capacity to 75
• Now holds 150 with an extended mag
• Decreased base bullet damage from 45 to 40
• Increased recoil
• Found on Miramar and Erangel
• Semi-rare spawn
• Removed from Care Packages

UMP-45

• Increased base bullet damage​ from 39 to 41
• Increased rate of fire from 650 to 670
• Increased muzzle velocity from 300 to 360

Additionally, the firing sounds for the Tommy Gun and M249 were updated in the patch.