This can be upgraded by utilizing the Extended Magazine attachment, which brings the ammo count to 30+1. The iron sights are also very clear and easy to use, meaning that players just learning to use the PDW-R should have little to no trouble with target acquisition. The PDW-R also is the only PDW to benefit from being a bullpup weapon which increases its hip-fire accuracy and movement speed while aiming down the sights. The weapon possesses a moderate rate of fire and kick, with the same damage figures as most carbines (25-14.3). In multiplayer, the PDW-R is an all kit weapon unlocked at level 32, belonging to the PDW section. It appears during the Co-Op campaign in Hit and Run.
It is used by enemies during the campaign in Kaffarov, in the dark room prior to the target range, equipped with various optics and the Tactical Flashlight. The PDW-R was first seen in the four-page fact sheet from EA.
Though it lacks the accuracy of a rifle, the PDW-R has a greater punch at longer ranges than other PDWs.' This allows the PDW-R to share magazines and supply lines with standard troops while its short length and bullpup configuration allow the PDW-R to be easily operated in CQB. 'Developed as a Personal Defense Weapon, the PDW-R differs from most other PDW concepts by utilizing the standard 5.56mm NATO rounds of the M16 or M4.
