Quick answer
The AK74 is a recorded Assault-track rifle using 5.45×39 mm ammunition. Its recorded access gate is much earlier than the M4 record, making it a practical progression target for players who want a full-auto rifle without committing to a late Assault unlock. Treat the table as a versioned armory record and confirm the current vendor before paying.
Recorded purchase and unlock
| Category | Assault rifle |
|---|---|
| Recorded deployment price | $1,600 in-game cash |
| Access | Assault 3 · $10,000 |
| Ammunition | 5.45×39 mm |
| Evidence scope | Versioned item record · current-client recheck needed |
| Data build | Late Beta / launch research |
| Reviewed | 2026-09-16 |
| Fire modes | Semi-auto / full auto |
| Recorded weight | 3 kg |
| Recorded inventory size | 5 × 2 |
| Default magazine family | AK74 magazines; verify capacity and unlocks in the current vendor |
The unlock payment grants access; the smaller deployment price puts the rifle into a kit. Add compatible loaded magazines, loose 5.45 ammunition, protection and task equipment before deciding whether the total is affordable.
Ammunition and equipment
The AK74 uses the 5.45×39 mm ammunition family in documented records. Begin in the weapon’s vendor screen, select a supported magazine, select the ammunition type, and confirm that the ready magazine enters the weapon or backpack. Carry loose ammunition only if you know how to refill the magazines during downtime.
The versioned record lists 30-, 60- and 75-round magazine families and several AK-pattern attachment slots. Availability and unlock level must be checked in the current interface. Do not buy 5.56 ammunition simply because the AK74 and M4 share an assault-rifle role.
When to consider it
Consider the AK74 when you want a general infantry rifle and can afford the full kit while retaining a reserve. It is a better fit for repeated medium-distance infantry work than a specialist launcher or sniper purchase, but no rifle fixes poor route choice, an empty magazine or a lack of medical equipment.
Use semi-auto when ammunition discipline matters and full auto only when the distance and recoil allow it. These are operating principles rather than a claim that the AK74 is the current best Assault weapon.
Compare another option
The M4 uses 5.56×45 mm and has a later recorded Assault gate. The T-21 entry in the weapon roster provides a cheaper recorded route without a dedicated page yet. Compare access, ammunition already available, magazine options and complete-kit cost before comparing isolated damage or fire-rate numbers.
The loadout guide shows where armor, bandages and utility fit around a primary weapon. If the real problem is an empty magazine, follow the reload guide before replacing the rifle.
Data version and sources
Official game mechanics and later balance changes are tracked through Steam announcements. Itemized AK74 fields are versioned gameplay records reviewed on September 16, 2026 and should be checked against the current vendor before spending.
Read every value with its version.
Official changes use first-party announcements. Item fields without a current official table remain labeled as dated gameplay records until they can be checked in the public client.