Free Fire Clash Squad Season Preview: New Weapons, Balance Changes, and Booyah Pass

Free Fire's next Clash Squad season begins on October 1, 2026, and it brings the biggest weapon shake-up of the year.

Garena deliberately held the weapons and balance changes back from the September 16 OB55 launch so they could land with the new season, which means October 1 is the date that actually reshapes the meta.

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▍Four New Weapons

All four weapons use a new recoil model where the aim climbs upward during sustained fire, rather than relying solely on bullet spread. That means drag control and burst discipline matter more than before. Players who learn to manage the upward kick can use it to line up headshots.

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▍Weapon Class Rebalance

The October 1 balance pass gives each weapon class a clearer identity:

SMGs gain mobility but lose range

• Vector: range -30%, firing mobility +20%.
• UMP: range -8%, firing mobility +40%.
• MP40: range -15%, firing mobility +15%, movement speed +5%.

Shotguns get targeted tweaks

• M590: minimum damage +120%, range -25%.

Assault rifles become more reliable at distance

• M4A1: armor penetration +4%, accuracy +7%.
• SCAR: accuracy +10%.
• AN94: armor penetration +12%.

Machine guns trade mobility for sustained suppression

• M249: damage +30%, minimum damage +18%, armor penetration +5%, but loses accuracy, reload speed, and mobility.
• RPK: stands out as the flexible alternative with AR-like movement.

▍New Booyah Pass Rewards

The October Booyah Pass is Season 46, themed Duty Hoots, a western-outlaw look mixed with owl motifs. Early leaks describe a dark, supernatural Wild West aesthetic: cowboy-style outfits, western weapons, and owl designs woven through the cosmetics.

The G36 gun skin at Level 50 is the headline reward for most players. The G36 is a reliable assault rifle that benefits from the October accuracy buffs, making the "Owl Sheriff" skin both a cosmetic upgrade and a thematic fit for the new meta.

▍FAQs about Free Fire Clash Squad October 1 Update

1. When do the new Free Fire weapons release?

The M7, Skorp, RPK, and Hawk release on October 1, 2026, alongside the new Clash Squad season and the full weapon-class rebalance.

2. How much does the M7 cost in Clash Squad?

The M7 costs 1,600 CS Cash in Clash Squad. In Battle Royale, it is available from Vending Machines for 400 FF Coins, limited to five purchases per match.

3. What are the main rewards in the Duty Hoots Booyah Pass?

Leaked rewards include a female Duty Hoots bundle at Level 1, a G36 "Owl Sheriff" gun skin at Level 50, a Gloo Wall skin at Level 60, and a male Duty Hoots bundle at Level 100. The pass has not been officially confirmed by Garena, so the final reward list may change.

4. How should I prepare for the new Clash Squad season?

Focus on three things: save CS Cash in early rounds instead of buying every round, practice the new upward recoil in the training range, and wait for the Duty Hoots Booyah Pass to go live before buying it.

▍Conclusion

October 1 is the real Clash Squad season reset. Four new weapons with a new recoil model, a class-wide rebalance that sharpens the difference between SMGs, shotguns, rifles, and LMGs, and a new Booyah Pass with a western-owl theme.

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