SS26

Incendiary-Round Shotgun

In-game description

“A bolt action shotgun, chambered in 12-gauge incendiary buckshot rounds. Deals reduced impact damage but sets targets on fire and burns them for a short duration. Ground shots produce an area of fire that burns enemies for a short duration if entered.”
SS26 in Battlefield 6

Availability

ClassAssault
UnlockAssignment: Assault Expert 1
RequirementGet kills while contesting objectives as Assault (50)Earn score (40,000)
Added in1.0.1.0 (Launch)

Patch history

6 patch notes mentioning the SS26, newest first. Each entry is the exact line from EA's Game Update notes.

1.4.1.0Jul 16, 2026weapons
  • SS26 Incendiary Rounds no longer ignite the ocean floor when fired underwater.
Full patch entry and EA source link: 1.4.1.0 in the balance log
1.3.2.0Jun 5, 2026weapons
  • SS26 aim position has been improved so shots and hit indicators align correctly with the front sight.
Full patch entry and EA source link: 1.3.2.0 in the balance log
1.2.3.0Apr 10, 2026balance
  • Corrected SS26 restrictions so it no longer appears twice in the Restrictions tab.
Full patch entry and EA source link: 1.2.3.0 in the balance log
1.0.1.0Oct 9, 2025gadgets
  • Fire damage now only applies once to soldiers.
  • Damage drop-off has been adjusted.
  • Unlock requirement reduced from Rank 1 to Rank 0.
Full patch entry and EA source link: 1.0.1.0 in the balance log

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