FG-42/Battlefield V

"With its selective fire functionality the FG 42 was way ahead of its time. German paratroopers used and liked it, but it was never produced in great numbers."

- In-game description

The FG-42 is a weapon featured in Battlefield V. It was first seen in the Devastation of Rotterdam trailer.

Singleplayer
Throughout the singleplayer war stories, the FG-42 is the primary weapon of enemy German machine gunners, in addition to being used by British paratroopers during the 1940 section of My Country Calling. It can also be found in supply crates throughout the other war stories.

Multiplayer
The FG-42 is unlocked for the Support at class rank 16. With the highest fire rate and lowest magazine capacity of the LMGs, the FG-42 has the quickest time to kill in its class at the cost of possessing the highest recoil pattern of all LMGs and needing to reload frequently. Although its integral Bipod and select-fire capability allows it to engage targets at extended range, the weapon's characteristics generally favor a more aggressive playstyle compared to the other light machine guns in said category.

It is the only Support weapon thus far with the ability to mount a Bayonet through upgrades. Its two general paths are geared towards improving recoil control, With the left side decreasing Aiming down sight speed, Vertical recoil and improving hip fire, While the right side decreases Horizontal recoil while improving stationary, Moving accuracy and movement speed through aiming.