Coming in our next big content update, we’re introducing a new mechanic: ammo scarcity.
This change will allow us to cycle specific custom ammo types and items in and out of
availability, helping us fine-tune the game's balance, shift the meta, and encourage an even
wider range of unique player strategies.
What Is Ammo Scarcity?
In Update 2.2, certain custom ammo types will gain the status of "Scarce", similar to our
Scarce Traits system. When an ammo type is marked as Scarce:
- It will no longer be available for purchase in the store
- Players can still pick it up during missions
- Existing inventory of the affected ammo types can still be used
What Ammo Has Been Marked Scarce?
For Update 2.2, the following custom ammo types will receive scarcity status:
- Dolch 96 FMJ & Dumdum
- Centennial Dumdum
- Scottfield Dumdum
- Nagant Officer Dumdum
- Caldwell Conversion Dumdum
This change comes as we try to reach a good balance between the prevalence and power
level of certain ammo types. Some ammunitions dominate weapon choices through clear
advantages, which means less loadout variety and interest.
The new system we have adopted by making these ammo types discoverable but not easily
purchasable, transforms them into exceptional, valuable bonuses, instead of consistent
go-to choices. We're aiming to increase loadout variety and make the weapons that do
have specific ammo types available for purchase stand out.
We look forward to hearing your thoughts as we roll out these changes with Update 2.2. We want to experiment more with Scarce ammo types in future releases.
