{"id":23184,"date":"2026-07-17T20:55:04","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T20:55:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xgamingserver.com\/blog\/ground-branch-v1-0-new-weapons\/"},"modified":"2026-07-17T20:55:04","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T20:55:04","slug":"ground-branch-v1-0-new-weapons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xgamingserver.com\/blog\/ground-branch-v1-0-new-weapons\/","title":{"rendered":"GROUND BRANCH V1.0 New Weapons: Every Gun and Attachment Added"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>GROUND BRANCH V1.0<\/strong> (live since July 16, 2026) added a batch of new firearms and attachments to an already deep arsenal \u2014 and as always, there are <strong>no unlock gates<\/strong>: every weapon, optic and attachment is available from the start to build your loadout exactly how you want. Here&#8217;s every new weapon and attachment in the V1.0 launch build, with the specs that matter.<\/p>\n<h2>New primary weapons<\/h2>\n<h3>M500 &amp; M500 Tactical (shotguns)<\/h3>\n<p>Two configurations of the classic <strong>M500 pump-action shotgun<\/strong>. The factory <strong>M500<\/strong> holds <strong>5+1<\/strong> rounds. The <strong>M500 Tactical<\/strong> holds <strong>7+1<\/strong> and adds a top accessory rail for mounting optics, combat sights and tactical furniture \u2014 the better pick if you want to run a red dot for fast CQB target acquisition.<\/p>\n<h3>AK-74 (assault rifle)<\/h3>\n<p>Very similar to \u2014 and an earlier version of \u2014 the AK-74M already in the game, but with <strong>&#8220;plum&#8221; polymer furniture<\/strong> and other small design differences. Chambered in <strong>5.45\u00d739 mm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>AKS-74 &amp; AKS-74 (Poly)<\/h3>\n<p>Two AK-74 variants fitted with a <strong>side-folding metal stock<\/strong> \u2014 handy for tighter spaces and faster stowage. The standard AKS-74 uses wood furniture; the <strong>(Poly)<\/strong> variant swaps it for polymer.<\/p>\n<h3>RPK &amp; RPK-74 (machine guns)<\/h3>\n<p>Soviet automatic rifles that are essentially <strong>heavier, longer, higher-capacity AK rifles<\/strong> with slightly higher muzzle velocities than standard AKs \u2014 strong suppressive fire options for a support role.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>RPK<\/strong> \u2014 chambered in <strong>7.62\u00d739 mm<\/strong>, <strong>40-round<\/strong> magazine.<\/li>\n<li><strong>RPK-74<\/strong> \u2014 chambered in <strong>5.45\u00d739 mm<\/strong>, <strong>45-round<\/strong> magazine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>New secondary weapon<\/h2>\n<h3>MK3 (pistol)<\/h3>\n<p>An <strong>integrally suppressed handgun<\/strong> firing <strong>.22 LR<\/strong> from a <strong>10-round<\/strong> magazine. It&#8217;s underpowered, but it&#8217;s the <strong>quietest weapon in the entire arsenal<\/strong> \u2014 a very efficient tool for taking out sentries in controlled situations. If you run stealth-focused missions (or the new Extraction mode, where noise drains the captors&#8217; morale), the MK3 earns its slot.<\/p>\n<h2>New attachments<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>AN\/PVS-17C MNS (night-vision scope)<\/strong> \u2014 a standalone night-vision optic with <strong>4.5\u00d7 magnification<\/strong> and a red-dot aim point for quick acquisition. &#8220;MNS&#8221; stands for Miniature Night Sight.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vertical Grip A<\/strong> \u2014 the most common vertical foregrip in US service, finally in GB, available in Black, FDE, Olive Drab and Tan. (The old grips were renamed Vertical Grip B and C.)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rail Panel B<\/strong> \u2014 rail covers in three sizes (Long\/Medium\/Short), in Black and FDE. (The old Rail Panel is now &#8220;Rail Panel A&#8221;.)<\/li>\n<li><strong>New magazines\/pouches<\/strong> \u2014 dedicated mags for the new weapons: RPK 40rd [7.62\u00d739], RPK-74 45rd [5.45\u00d739], AK-74 30rd [5.45\u00d739] (Plum), and MK3 10rd [.22 LR]. Several are cross-compatible with existing AK variants of the same caliber.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>New gear worth pairing<\/h2>\n<p>V1.0 also added gear that changes how you carry all this: <strong>plate carriers with hard-armor plates<\/strong>, <strong>chest rig + soft-armor combos<\/strong> (Chest Rig JAC\/Armor and MCR\/Armor), and the <strong>Leg Shroud<\/strong> drop-leg holster for a lower sidearm carry. For how the new protection works, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/xgamingserver.com\/blog\/ground-branch-armor-system-guide-v1-0\/\">GROUND BRANCH armor system guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Try the new arsenal with your squad<\/h2>\n<p>With no unlock grind, the fun is in experimenting \u2014 and that&#8217;s best done on a <strong>dedicated server<\/strong> where you and your team can run co-op Terrorist Hunt, Extraction and PvP on your own schedule. <a href=\"https:\/\/xgamingserver.com\/ground-branch-server-hosting\">XGamingServer&#8217;s GROUND BRANCH server hosting<\/a> runs on AMD Ryzen 9 7950X hardware with instant setup, a visual config panel and one-click updates. New to it? Start with our <a href=\"https:\/\/xgamingserver.com\/docs\/ground-branch\/game-modes\">game modes &amp; missions guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Read more<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/xgamingserver.com\/blog\/ground-branch-1-0-whats-new-server-hosting\/\">GROUND BRANCH 1.0: Everything New<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/xgamingserver.com\/blog\/ground-branch-armor-system-guide-v1-0\/\">GROUND BRANCH Armor System Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/xgamingserver.com\/blog\/ground-branch-extraction-mode-guide-v1-0-hostage-rescue-explained\/\">GROUND BRANCH Extraction Mode Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GROUND BRANCH V1.0 (live since July 16, 2026) added a batch of new firearms and attachments to an already deep arsenal \u2014 and as always, there are no unlock gates: every weapon, optic and attachment is available from the start to build your loadout exactly how you want. 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