Counter-Strike 2

MP5-SD

SMG, both sides.

MP5-SD
SMGs ยท both sides

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New Aug 2018

4 balance changes across 4 updates, condensed below to what still matters.

1 buff and 1 nerf in total: roughly even.

Biggest balance changes

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    Added as the all-new MP5-SD, first for testing in Casual and Deathmatch.
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    Chickens are no longer scared when players fire the MP5-SD.
  • ◆
    Ammo Adjusted Famas and MP5-SD reload events to match the moment when the magazine is fully inserted.
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    Accuracy Reduced crouching accuracy for the MP9, MP5-SD, and MP7

Most recent change 28 January 2025

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    Accuracy Reduced crouching accuracy for the MP9, MP5-SD, and MP7

Using the MP5-SD now

Armor and a flash. It is a cheap SMG that stays quiet.

Alternatives

  • MP7

    Alternative with more range

  • UMP-45

    Hits harder

Every MP5-SD change, update by update

All 10 lines Valve listed for the MP5-SD since Aug 2018, newest first, fixes and visual changes included. Last changed 21 January 2026.

  • ◆
    Minor adjustments to the MP7 and MP5-SD:

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    Accuracy Reduced crouching accuracy for the MP9, MP5-SD, and MP7

  • ◆
    Various improvements to the look of the M249, MP5-SD, Desert Eagle, Dual Elites, and Taser

  • ◆
    Ammo Adjusted Famas and MP5-SD reload events to match the moment when the magazine is fully inserted.

  • ◆
    Enabled MP5-SD in official Competitive Matchmaking.

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    Darkened exposed metal on ejection port and bolt.

  • ◆
    Enabled MP5-SD in Wingman matches.

  • ▼
    Chickens are no longer scared when players fire the MP5-SD.
  • ◆
    Slight increase in maximum audible distance of primary fire sound. visual

  • ◆
    Added as the all-new MP5-SD, first for testing in Casual and Deathmatch.