Is the new Battle Rifle worth buying in GTA Online?

Should you buy the Battle Rifle, the newest weapon in GTA Online added as part of the Chop Shop DLC

Is the new Battle Rifle worth buying in GTA Online?

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Rockstar Games finally dropped the much-awaited GTA Online Winter update, Chop Shop. The update brings many new changes, such as improvements in businesses, vehicles, features, and quality of life. The addition of new weapons, such as the new Battle Rifle in GTA Online, also accompanies the GTA Online Winter December DLC.

This weapon is the first to be added to the game since the introduction of the Tactical SMG in June. While the weapon was leaked earlier by several data miners, it was officially confirmed by Rockstar Games when it was added to the multiplayer game as part of the Chop Shop DLC. However, the battle rifle in GTA Online is a secret weapon. Thus, many players find it difficult to get their hands on it.

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Should you buy the Battle Rifle in GTA Online?

The cost of the base version of the Battle Rifle also varies depending on your platform. Depending on your console, the base version ranges from $358,200 to $412,925. Twelve additional upgrades are on offer in the gun van. These include higher magazine capacities, suppressors, and various tint options. To unlock the weapon’s full potential, you will also be required to do Bunker research missions.

Battle Rifle GTA Online
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Overall, the weapon is costly, especially if you are a beginner. If you are new to the game, it is recommended that you avoid purchasing the weapon for the time being and instead focus on building revenue sources with businesses. If you are a veteran and have most items unlocked, it is a fun weapon to mess around with and worth the purchase.

Obtaining the new Battle Rifle in GTA Online is not as simple as acquiring other weapons. You cannot simply walk into Ammu-nation and walk out with a fully-customised gun and rounds of ammo. Like the Tactical SMG and Railgun, the Battle Rifle has been added to the Gun Van rotation in GTA Online.

Thus, to get your hands on the Battle Rifle, you must look for the Gun Van across Los Santos. The location of this van changes daily, and the weapons available in it also change every seven days.

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