EA’s official weapon guide names weapons across eight categories, from assault rifles to sidearms, and lists how to unlock each one. This is the confirmed roster in EA’s guide, which is marked updated for Season 4. EA’s Season 5 preview says more weapons are coming but does not name them, so they are not included here until EA identifies them in its update notes. EA’s Season 5 preview points to those notes for the detailed weapon breakdown.
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The names and unlock routes below follow EA’s official weapon guide. “Default unlocked” means the guide lists the weapon that way; other entries require the stated rank, assignment, challenge, event, or Battle Pass route. A weapon appearing on the list does not mean every player can access it immediately.
Assault rifles
- M433 — default unlocked.
- B36A4 — Career Rank 14.
- SOR-556 MK2 — Career Rank 25.
- AK4D — Career Rank 35.
- TR-7 — Career Rank 50.
- KORD 6P67 — RAPID FIRE 1 assignment.
- NVO-228E — RAPID FIRE 2 assignment.
- L85A3 — RAPID FIRE 3 assignment.
- VCR-2 — Season 2 Catch-Up Challenge; originally in the Battle Pass.
- M16A4 — Season 3 Catch-Up Challenge; originally in the Battle Pass.
- EF88 — Season 4 Battle Pass.
Carbines
- M4A1 — Career Rank 2.
- M277 — Career Rank 11.
- AK-205 — Career Rank 22.
- M417 A2 — Career Rank 32.
- GRT-BC — Career Rank 41.
- QBZ-192 — DANGER CLOSE 1 assignment.
- SG 553R — DANGER CLOSE 2 assignment.
- SOR-300SC — Season 1 Catch-Up Challenge; originally in the Battle Pass.
- BROD 3 — Season 4 Battle Pass.
Submachine guns (SMGs)
- SGX — default unlocked.
- PW5A3 — Career Rank 6.
- PW7A2 — Career Rank 19.
- UMG-40 — Career Rank 29.
- USG-90 — Career Rank 36.
- KV9 — Career Rank 45.
- SCW-10 — CLOSE QUARTERS 1 assignment.
- SL9 — CLOSE QUARTERS 2 assignment.
- CZ3A1 — NIGHTFALL CATCH-UP 2 assignment.
- PP-19 — Season 3 Catch-Up Challenge; originally in the Explosive Charge Bonus Path.
Light machine guns (LMGs)
- L110 — default unlocked.
- DRS-IAR — Career Rank 9.
- M/60 — Career Rank 20.
- M123K — Career Rank 38.
- M250 — Career Rank 46.
- KTS100 MK8 — BULLET STORM 1 assignment.
- M240L — BULLET STORM 2 assignment.
- M121 A2 — Season 2 Catch-Up Challenge; originally in the Battle Pass.
- RPK-74M — Season 3 Catch-Up Challenge; originally in the Battle Pass.
Designated marksman rifles (DMRs)
- M39 EMR — Career Rank 4.
- LMR27 — Career Rank 16.
- SVK-8.6 — Career Rank 33.
- SVDM — DEADEYE 1 assignment.
- GRT-CPS — Season 2 Catch-Up Challenge; originally in the Battle Pass.
- VSSM — Season 4 Battle Pass.
Sniper rifles
- M2010 ESR — default unlocked.
- SV-98 — Career Rank 26.
- PSR — DEADEYE 2 assignment.
- Mini Scout — Season 1 Catch-Up Challenge; originally in the Battle Pass.
- L115A3 — Season 3 Catch-Up Challenge; originally in the Battle Pass.
- Interdictor — available during a Season 4 event.
Shotguns
- M87A1 — default unlocked.
- M1014 — Career Rank 42.
- 18.5KS-K — POINT BLANK 2 assignment.
- DB-12 — Season 1 Challenge Unlock; originally in the California Resistance Bonus Path.
Secondary weapons
- P18 — default unlocked.
- ES 5.7 — Career Rank 24.
- M45A1 — Career Rank 39.
- M44 — Career Rank 48.
- GGH-22 — Season 1 Challenge Unlock.
- M357 TRAIT — Season 1 Challenge Unlock.
- vz. 61 — NIGHTFALL CATCH-UP 1 assignment.
How weapon categories differ
EA’s guide describes categories by role and range, not as a universal ranking. Assault rifles are adaptable full-auto weapons and the Assault class’s signature category; the M433 is oriented toward closer fights, while the SOR-556 MK2, AK4D, and L85A3 are described as stronger at mid-to-long range. The TR-7 and VCR-2 favor close range.
- Carbines: smaller than assault rifles and intended for closer engagements; EA says they are available to all classes in Closed Weapon experiences.
- SMGs/PDWs: close-quarters weapons with the highest average primary-weapon fire rate; SMGs are Engineer’s signature weapon.
- LMGs: built around sustained suppressive fire and are Support’s signature category.
- DMRs: semi-automatic precision rifles for longer-range marksman use; available to all classes in Closed Weapon experiences.
- Sniper rifles: long-range weapons and Recon’s signature category.
- Shotguns: available to all classes in Closed Weapon experiences.
Class and mode rules affect weapon choice
EA identifies Assault, Engineer, Support, and Recon as the four classes. Assault is associated with assault rifles, Engineer with SMGs, Support with LMGs, and Recon with sniper rifles. Each class has a signature-weapon benefit; EA says the details can be read in game. These roles are not weapon rankings: Engineers focus on countering vehicles and can repair friendly vehicles, equipment, and weapon placements; Recon combines sniping and scouting; Support supplies and heals teammates.
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Weapon access also depends on the experience’s rules. Open Weapon experiences allow broader weapon choice, while Closed Weapon experiences constrain some categories by class. Check the active mode’s rules before assuming a weapon category is available to every class.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.What is confirmed for Season 5?
EA’s Season 5 community update confirms that new weapons are coming, but its preview does not name them and directs readers to the Season 5 update notes for the weapon-by-weapon breakdown. Until EA names those additions or updates its guide, this list should be read as the named roster in the guide marked updated for Season 4—not as a claim that no later weapons exist. The preview also says weapon balance changes are planned, so current performance descriptions may change.
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