Get ready, survivors! The highly anticipated Free Fire OB48 update is dropping on February 26, 2025, bringing a wave of weapon adjustments, explosive changes, and sniper rifle tweaks. These updates will make battles more intense and strategic. Let’s break down what’s coming your way.'

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Weapon Balance Changes

This update fine-tunes multiple weapons to ensure fair and competitive gameplay.

General Weapon Adjustments:

  • Shield Weapon: Durability reduced by 20%, but damage increased by 3%. Accuracy boosted by 15%, and armor penetration improved by 4%.
  • PLASMA: Energy recovers 25% faster, and fire rate gets a 5% boost. Now exclusively available in Bermuda.
  • AC80: Headshot range extended by 20%, making it more deadly in long-range fights.
  • SKS: Headshot range increased by 20%, but accuracy slightly reduced by 5% to maintain balance.
  • M1917: Deals 10% more damage and has 15% better accuracy for improved performance.
  • G18: Accuracy improved by 10%, making close-range shots more precise.
  • Thompson: Damage increased by 4%, strengthening its position as a top-tier SMG.
  • Extra Charge: Charging rate improved by 20%, allowing faster deployment in battle.

Explosive Adjustments

Big changes are coming to grenades and explosive weapons!

  • Grenades: Minimum damage raised to 40-60, making them more powerful.
  • Trogon (Grenade Launcher Mode): Damage nerfed from 100 to 60 to keep it balanced.
  • M79: Minimum damage boosted to 40-60, ensuring consistent explosive impact.
  • M590: Explosion radius expanded by 20%, but total damage reduced by 20%.
  • Vest Protection:
    • Vest Lv. 2: Explosion damage reduction increased from 15% to 25%.
    • Vest Lv. 3: Explosion damage reduction boosted from 20% to 45%, providing better defense in heated fights.

Sniper Rifle Enhancements

Sniper rifles are getting a mix of buffs and nerfs to keep things fair.
  • Kar98K: Reload speed increased by 25%, cutting downtime between shots.
  • M82B: Magazine size expanded from 8 to 10, but reload speed slowed by 20%.
  • VSK94: Fire rate boosted by 8%, making it more effective in combat.
  • AWM/AWM-Y: Fire rate improved by 5%, but reload time is now 20% slower.

Get Ready for the New Meta!

With these changes, Free Fire is gearing up for a more intense and tactical experience. Whether you prefer sniping from a distance, rushing in with an SMG, or blasting enemies with explosives, these updates will shake up your strategy. Mark your calendar for February 26, 2025, and prepare to dominate the battlefield!

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