# Squad Squad 10.3 Patch Notes - Product: Squad (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/squad) - Vendor: Offworld - Date: 2026-02-17 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/393380/view/598551508223524949 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/squad/releases/2026-02-17-squad-10.3-patch-notes What's New is an index, not a publisher: every entry below links to the vendor's own release notes, which are the authoritative source. Entries are labelled where they are hand-curated sample data, pre-releases, or drawn from a secondary source such as a developer blog. Reuse: the summaries, labels and curation here are © What's New. Quote freely with attribution and a link back; wholesale republication of the corpus is not permitted — terms: https://whatsnew.fyi/terms. The vendors' own release notes remain their publishers'. --- - **added** — PLA faction now has access to QBZ-191 rifle family with multiple variants including grip pod, suppressor, and three types of optics - **added** — PLA faction now has access to QBZ-192 carbine with multiple variants including grip pod, suppressor, and three types of optics - **added** — PLA faction now has access to QBU-191 Designated Marksman Rifle with two variants and integrated bipod - **added** — PLA faction now has access to QCW-05 Sub Machine Gun with four variants featuring 50-round quadruple-stack magazine - **added** — PLA faction now has access to QJB-201 Light Machine Gun with two variants featuring 100-round belts and dual-feed system - **added** — PLA faction now has access to QJY-201 General Purpose Machine Gun with two variants chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO-equivalent cartridge - **added** — PLA faction now has access to QLZ-87 Heavy Grenade Launcher with two variants featuring 6-round drum and integrated bipod - **added** — New PLA infantry optics including QMK-171A rifle scope with 3x magnification and bullet drop compensation - **added** — New PLA optic QMK-191 DMR scope with 3-12x variable magnification for QBU-191 Designated Marksman Rifle - **added** — New emplacement added to PLA faction - **added** — PLA faction now has access to static landing ship - **added** — Community-made map layers introduced as first installment - **added** — Gestures can now be used inside vehicles - **added** — Emotes can now be used outside of main base - **removed** — Faction Restrictions removed ##### _**Hello Squaddies, and welcome to Patch 10.3**_ We have a slew of great stuff for you in this Patch! 10.3 introduces new content for the PLA factions including modernized infantry weapons and iconic PLA vehicles, a new emplacement, and a static landing ship. It also introduces our first installment of Community-made map layers and the removal of Faction Restrictions. Get ready to play way more factions on maps that you have never seen before! We have also added gestures usage inside vehicles and emotes usage out of main base. And as always a number of bug fixes. --- ##### **PLA Faction Additions** The PLA faction has been expanded to better represent modern Chinese combined arms warfare. This update introduces a new generation of PLA small arms, expanded mechanized and air assault capabilities, and full-scale amphibious operations. With modern infantry weapons, new armored and wheeled vehicles, utility helicopter, and a dedicated amphibious landing ship, PLA forces are now equipped to conduct rapid assaults across land, air, and sea. Distinct equipment sets further separate PLA, PLANMC, and PLAAGF, reinforcing their individual battlefield roles while strengthening the overall identity of China’s armed forces in Squad. ##### **Overview** - PLA now has access to new infantry weapons (QBZ-191 family) and new vehicles / emplacements. Support battlegroup are still using older infantry weapons. - PLAAGF retains use of the older infantry weapons (QBZ-95 family) - PLANMC now has access to new infantry weapons (QBZ-191 family). Support battlegroup are still using the older infantry weapons ##### **Weapons** - **QBZ-191 Rifle** - Multiple Variants including grip pod, suppressor, 3 types of optics - The centerpiece of the PLA’s "Integrated Soldier Combat System," the QBZ-191 replaces the bullpup legacy of the QBZ-95 with a conventional, modular design focused on superior ergonomics and rail-mounted versatility. Several variants including configurations with reflex sights, magnified scope, grip-pods, suppressor—it serves as the new standard-issue workhorse across all primary roles, from Squad Leaders to Medics. - **QBZ-192 Carbine** - Multiple Variants including grip pod, suppressor, 3 types of optics - The compact carbine variant of the QBZ-191 series, the QBZ-192 is engineered for maximum maneuverability in confined spaces without sacrificing the stopping power of the 5.8mm cartridge. With its shortened barrel and optimized ergonomics, it serves as the primary defensive weapon for vehicle crews and specialized support roles, offering a lightweight, high-performance solution for high-intensity, close-range engagements. - **QBU-191 Designated Marksman Rifle** - 2 Variants - Built on the same modular architecture as the QBZ-191, the QBU-191 DMR features a cold-hammer-forged long barrel and integrated bipod for sustained long-range precision. Equipped with the QMK-191 high-magnification optic, it provides the Marksman kit with a sophisticated tool for suppressing threats at extended distances. - **QCW-05 Sub Machine Gun** - 4 Variants - A compact, bullpup PDW (Personal Defense Weapon) optimized for high-capacity suppression and stealth operations. Featuring a unique 50-round quadruple-stack magazine and a high rate of fire, it provides exceptional firepower in close-quarters engagements. - **QJB-201 Light Machine Gun** - 2 Variants - Irons and Magnified Optic - A modern, belt-fed squad automatic weapon designed to replace the magazine-fed QBB-95, providing a significant increase in sustained suppressive fire. It features a dual-feed system and high-capacity 100-round belts, allowing Automatic Riflemen to maintain fire superiority during high-intensity engagements while utilizing the ergonomics and rail-mounting capabilities of the new weapon family. - **QJY-201 General Purpose Machine Gun** - 2 Variants - Irons and Magnified Optic - Chambered in the powerful 7.62x51mm NATO-equivalent cartridge, the QJY-201 _[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/393380/view/598551508223524949]_