Controllable cadence
At 750 RPM, the RPD sits between the M249 and the MG3’s selectable rates, balancing sustained output with control.
New in PUBG Update 42.3
RPD
The new 7.62mm light machine gun built for sustained fire.
43 damage per shot, a controllable 750 RPM fire rate, and up to 110 rounds. Here is every confirmed RPD statistic—and how it stacks up against the M249 and MG3.
Confirmed specifications
RPD stats at a glance
Verified against Update 42.3 · August 11, 2026
- Base damage
- 43Highest per-shot damage of the three featured LMGs
- Rate of fire
- 750 RPMOne round every 0.08 seconds
- Muzzle velocity
- 735 m/sFull-auto 7.62mm ammunition
- Magazine
- 50 → 110Extended with AR/LMG magazine attachments
- Weapon class
- LMGLight Machine Gun
- Fire mode
- Full-autoDesigned for sustained suppressive fire
- Maximum optic
- 6x ScopeAll sights up to 6x are supported
- Availability
- All mapsWorld spawn, not a Care Package weapon
RPD attachment compatibility
The RPD supports magazine and stock customization while intentionally leaving the barrel and lower rail fixed.
- All AR/LMG magazine attachments
- All AR/LMG stock attachments
- Red Dot through 6x Scope optics
- No foregrip attachments
- No muzzle attachments
RPD release schedule
The RPD launches as part of PUBG Update 42.3. Maintenance windows are shown in UTC and remain subject to change.
PC
August 12, 2026
00:00–08:30 UTC
Console
August 20, 2026
01:00–09:00 UTC
LMG comparison
RPD vs M249 vs MG3
The RPD leads on per-shot damage and magazine potential. The M249 offers faster standard fire and higher bullet speed, while the MG3 can switch to its extreme high-rate setting.
| Specification | RPD | M249 | MG3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damage | 43 | 41 | 42 |
| Ammunition | 7.62mm | 5.56mm | 7.62mm |
| Fire mode | Full-auto | Full-auto | Full-auto · Selectable rate |
| Rate of fire | 750 RPM | 800 RPM | 660 / 990 RPM |
| Muzzle velocity | 735 m/s | 915 m/s | 820 m/s |
| Magazine | 50 → 110 rounds | 75 → 150 rounds | 75 rounds |
| Optics | Up to 6x Scope | Up to 6x Scope | Up to 6x Scope |
| Availability | World spawn · All maps | World spawn · Current map pool | Care Package · All maps |
Heavy 7.62mm hits
Its 43 base damage gives the RPD the strongest single-round hit among the featured LMG lineup.
Long suppressive strings
A 110-round extended capacity makes the RPD especially suited to sustained pressure, vehicle fights, and squad cover.
RPD FAQ
When does the RPD release in PUBG?
The RPD arrives with Update 42.3 after PC maintenance on August 12, 2026, and console maintenance on August 20, 2026. PUBG notes that maintenance schedules can change.
What ammo does the RPD use?
The RPD uses 7.62mm ammunition and fires in full-auto mode at 750 rounds per minute.
How large is the RPD magazine?
The RPD starts with a 50-round magazine and expands to 110 rounds with a compatible extended magazine.
Which attachments can the RPD equip?
It accepts all AR/LMG magazine and stock attachments and optics up to the 6x Scope. It cannot equip foregrip or muzzle attachments.
Where does the RPD spawn?
PUBG has announced the RPD as a world-spawn weapon available on all maps.
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