Why do my shots miss at long range? Do bullets drop now?

Yes. Since the early-October update, bullets from firearms are no longer instant: they take time to reach the target and drop slightly over distance. Arrows, bolts and spears drop more than before.

What this means in practice.

  • At long range, aim a little above the target.

  • Lead moving targets - aim where they'll be.

  • Shooting from a moving vehicle or train, your bullets don't carry the vehicle's speed, so lead even more.

  • The hit marker appears when the bullet actually lands, not the moment you fire.

  • Since update 1.15, hits on players in vehicles, copters and on trains register more reliably.

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