M87A1
Hard-HittingMid RangePump Action
In-game description
“A reliable pump-action shotgun chambered with 3" shells for improved stopping power.”
Stats as of 1.4.1.0
| Damage | 134 |
| Rate of fire | 94 |
| Magazine | 8 |
Ratings
| Hipfire | 40 | |
| Precision | 10 | |
| Control | 7 | |
| Mobility | 52 |
Availability
| Signature Weapon | Any |
| Unlock | Default |
| Added in | 1.0.1.0 (Launch) |
Patch history
6 patch notes mentioning the M87A1, newest first. Each entry is the exact line from EA's Game Update notes.
1.3.3.0Jun 26, 2026weapons
- M87A1 magazine tubes no longer become invisible in third-person view.
Full patch entry and EA source link: 1.3.3.0 in the balance log
1.3.1.0May 8, 2026weapons
- Added a unique reload animation for the M87A1 Shotgun to prevent camera clipping and hand pose issues while aiming down sights.
- Added Shotgun Speedloaders as a magazine attachment to the M87A1 and M1014.
Full patch entry and EA source link: 1.3.1.0 in the balance log
1.2.3.0Apr 10, 2026weapons
- Tweaked and retuned M87A1 animation values to smooth transitions into and out of reloads while aiming down sights.
Full patch entry and EA source link: 1.2.3.0 in the balance log
1.1.3.0Dec 5, 2025player & movement
- Fixed an issue where the melee weapon briefly appeared in an incorrect pose when holding the M87A1 shotgun.
Full patch entry and EA source link: 1.1.3.0 in the balance log
1.0.1.0Oct 9, 2025weapons
- M87A1 shotgun now requires more pellets to secure a kill, rewarding more accurate hits.
Full patch entry and EA source link: 1.0.1.0 in the balance log