Three assault rifles have a $0 recorded base price; ammunition, protection and availability still matter.
01 Separate weapon price from kit cost
The public community record lists Bushmaster M17S, A-91 and KH-2002 at a $0 base price. That says nothing about ammunition, armor, medical gear or possible unlock requirements.
02 How to choose among the three
First confirm current in-game availability, then try them under the same map, range and equipment conditions. Their recorded base prices match, so compare handling, ammo access and role rather than an invented damage ranking.
03 A practical first kit
Pair one available free rifle with light armor, a light helmet and a bandage for an $800 recorded base total. Add transport or stronger protection in the planner if the objective requires it.
Recorded item prices
These are public community price leads, not individually verified current-shop prices. Ammo, attachments and unlocks are excluded.
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Gameplay is grounded in the official Steam overview; base prices are leads from a public community record. This is an independently written decision guide. Early Access can change, so verify the live game before buying.
Steam Community price source