Mercenaries 2: World in Flames

Mercenaries 2: World in Flames is an open-world third-person shooter video game developed by the now defunct Pandemic Studios (known for games like Full Spectrum Warrior or The Saboteur). It is a sequel to Mercenaries: Playground of Destruction. The game takes place in war-torn Venezuela following a coup by a powerful businessman. The player assumes the role of a betrayed mercenary trying to get revenge on his/her employers after a set up.
The game was released by Electronic Arts in 2008 for the PC, Xbox 360, PS2 and PS3 platforms.
=Handguns=
==IMI/Magnum Desert Eagle Mark XIX==
Jamaican Pirates are using Desert Eagle Mark XIX pistols. It incorrectly holds 15 rounds and, strangely, its performance is identical to the P226's.
==SIG-Sauer P226==
As in real life, the Venezuelan Army uses SIG-Sauer P226 pistols. They are also seen in UP or PLAV hands. Appears simply as "Pistol" in the game.
= Submachine Guns =
==Chang Feng CF-05==
An early version of the Chang Feng CF-05 SMG is carried by Chinese sailors and officers, as well as tank drivers and rocket carrying troops. The CF-05 holds a correct 50 rounds, but offers low damage and lame accuracy.
==Heckler & Koch MP5SD3==
The internally-suppressed Heckler & Koch MP5SD3 is one of the many purchasable Supply Drops in the game (Known as "Covert Kit")
==Micro Uzi==
The Micro Uzi appears as "Machine Pistol" in the game and has incorrect 45-round capacity. This is one of the submachine guns used by the Pirate faction in the game, also used by some VZ HVTs. Identical to the MAC-10 save for it's appearance.
thumb|none|350px|Micro Uzi - 9x19mm
==Ingram MAC-10==
The Ingram MAC-10 is one of the submachine guns used by the Pirate faction in the game. Has an incorrect 45-round magazine (instead of the correct 30-rounders) and high rate of fire.
==PP-2000==
The PP-2000 has a good stopping power, can be obtained by the player by completing Level 2 of one of Fiona's challenges at the PMC. Can be found under "Fiona's Favorites" in the supply drop list. Called "PDW" in the game.
= Shotgun =
==Benelli M4 Super 90==
The Benelli M4 Super 90 shotgun is used by Pirates and the PLAV, and VZ officers. Can be purchased via the "CQB Kit". Holds 7 shells. A pumping sound is heard between shots, even though no pumping animation occurs.
= Assault Rifles =
==AK-103==
As in real life, the Venezuelan (VZ) military faction in the game uses AK-103 rifles. It correctly shares ammunition with the AKM. It is slightly more accurate than the AKM, but the player can carry less extra ammo for it.
==AKM==
The AKM is the standard issue weapon of the People's Liberation Army of Venezuela faction, and also it can be seen being used by the Pirate faction, after the prologue mission, it is the starting weapn for the player in Free Roam.
thumb|none|450px|AKM - 7.62x39mm
==M4A1 Carbine==
The M4A1 Carbine is the standard issue weapon of the Universal Petroleum mercenaries and can be seen being carried by Allied Nations medics also. The model of the M4A1 lacks the rear sight, yet still, it has good accuracy. Jennifer and Matthias can carry a total of 12 magazines, while Chris Jacobs (being the "strong" mercenary) can carry 16.
==Heckler & Koch XM8==
The Heckler & Koch XM8 is the standard issue weapon of the Allied Nations faction in the game, having been adopted by the US Armed Forces in the Mercenaries universe. Known as "Combat Rifle". The rifle has a 40-round magazine in the game, despite only having a 30-round capacity in reality. A total of 10 magazines can be carried for it.
==Norinco QBZ-95==
The Norinco QBZ-95 is the standard issue weapon of the Chinese faction. Called simply "Bullpup Rifle" in the game. It is accurate, but has a low damage and ROF.
= Machine Guns =
==M249==
The M249 is used by UP mercenaries and AN soldiers. In-game, its bipod is unfolded and is fitted with a heat-shield. Only holds 100 rounds despite being fitted with the 200-round belt box.
==Norinco QJY-88==
The QJY-88 machine gun is used by the PLA. Has exactly the same stats as the RPK, but a glitch allows it to shoot a virtually straight stream of bullets, giving it amazing accuracy.
==RPK==
The RPKs with 75-round drum magazines are used by the PLAV and VZ factions. It appears as "Automatic Rifle" in the game.
= Sniper Rifles =
==Barrett M95==
The Barrett M95 is available through the .50 Cal Anti-Materiel Rifle Kit from the AN. For some reason, it fires in semi-auto instead of being bolt-action (although there is a short delay between shots).
==KSVK==
The KSVK is available through the 12.7mm Anti-Materiel Rifle Kit from the PLA. Statistically identical to the Barrett M95, which means that this is also shown as semi-auto.
==Norinco QBU-88==
The QBU-88 is used by the PLA faction of the game. Statistically identical to the SVD. The gun has an interesting reload animation: the characters only pull the charging handle, but do not change magazines at all.
==SVD Dragunov==
The SVD Dragunov is used by the PLAV, VZ forces and UP mercenaries. A glitch in the game occasionally makes the characters hold it like a pistol. On the buy menu, it is mislabeled as the "7.72mm Sniper".
= Launchers =
==FIM-92A Stinger==
The FIM-92A Stinger is a powerful weapon that is used by all factions. Has both free-fire and lock-on firing modes. Known as the "Anti-Air Launcher" in the game.
==Milkor MGL Mk 1L==
The Milkor MGL Mk 1L grenade launcher is seen in the hands of UP Mercenaries and can be attained via the "Grenade Launcher Drop". It appears that the reload animation of the launcher was recycled from the M4 Super 90's, because the characters do not open the cylinder, but insert the grenades as if it had a tubular magazine.
==Mk 153 SMAW==
The Mk 153 SMAW is known as the "Anti-Tank Launcher" and is used by Allied Nations troops.
==PF-97==
Chinese copy of the RPO-A 'Schmel' thermobaric rocket launcher. Known as the "Fuel-Air RPG" and used by PLA troops. Possibly the most powerful rocket-launcher in the game. Capable of destroying most buildings and all tanks with one hit.
==RPG-7==
The RPG-7 is used by the PLAV, VZ, UP and the Pirate faction. This is a simple rocket launcher that can be purchased in the "RPG Drop".
thumb|none|450px|RPG-7 - 40mm
=Grenades & Explosives=
==M34 White Phosphorous grenade==
The M34 White Phosphorous grenade is used as a smoke grenade in the game. It is used to designate targets for the friendly helicopter, or mark airstrike targets.
==M61 Frag Grenade==
The M61 Frag Grenade is used by all factions, the player's character can hold 9 grenades in total. A note of interest is that the HUD icon of the M61 is the M67, while the pick-up icon is an Mk 2 grenade.
==M67 Hand Grenade==
Silhouette of an M67 hand grenade appears on the screen each time the player unlocks a new item for purchase.
==C4 Plastic Explosive==
Used by the player's character only. A total of 5 C4 packs can be carried. Can stick to any surface.
==Naval Mine==
Naval mines are seen all across the game, usually deployed by the UP or VZ factions.
=Emplaced Weapons=
==Browning M2A2==
Browning M2A2 are seen mounted on Allied Nations, Universal Petroleum, Pirate and PLAV vehicles.
==M242 Bushmaster Chain Gun==
The M242 Bushmaster Chain Gun is seen mounted on various AN and Chinese light armored vehicles.
==DShKM==
The DShKM heavy machine gun is mounted on various VZ and Chinese vehicles and boats, as well as carried by VZ troops in the opening cutscene. It is worth noting that the Venezuelan Army uses the Browning M2, not the DShK as their heavy machine gun.
==General Electric GAU-8/A Avenger==
The General Electric GAU-8/A Avenger cannon is the primary armament of AN A-10 Thunderbolt II ground attack aircraft.
thumb|none|400px|General Electric GAU-8/A Avenger - 30x173mm
==General Electric M134 Minigun==
GE M134 Miniguns are mounted on the "Rogue Assassin" helicopter, as the gunner's weapon on the "Diplomat Heavy Tank" and on various other vehicles and boats.
thumb|none|400px|General Electric M134 - 7.62x51mm
==General Electric M61 Vulcan==
The M61 Vulcan is mounted on various AA vehicles.
==General Dynamics M197 Vulcan==
The General Dynamics M197 Vulcan is mounted on the "Vulcan 4x4", "Ambassador Gunship", the "Warsong Attack Helicopter", and on other vehicles.
==M60D==
M60Ds are mounted on PLAV and Pirate vehicles and ships. Strangely, performs and sounds like the M2 heavy machine gun.
==Mk 19 grenade launcher==
Mk 19 grenade launchers are seen mounted on the UP "Warhorse Patrol Boat" and "Raven GL". Some challenges include practicing with the Mk 19 grenade launcher at the PMC HQ.
==Type 87==
Type 87 twincannons are seen mounted on Chinese AA vehicles.
==ZU-23==
The Venezuelan Army uses ZU-23 twincannons in the game, as well as in the real life. They are often seen in high-level VZ bases. The ZU-23 appears as "Scorpion" in the game.
==Recoilless Rifle==
A mounted semi-automatic cannon. Seen around numerous faction sandbags and bunkers.
=Others=
==Accuracy International Arctic Warfare Magnum==
What appears to be a slightly changed Accuracy International Arctic Warfare Magnum appears only in the PS2 version of the game, it is the only new weapon as the PS2 version of Mercs 2 only has guns from Playground of Destruction otherwise, it does not appear in the main "NextGen" versions of the game, it is called the "Covert Sniper".
==AK-47==
Silhouette of an AK-47 is seen on the main menu background. The AK-47 is also used on HUD and pick-up icons of the other two Kalashnikov rifles, the AKM and the AK-103.
==Beretta 92FS==
The AN tanker has a low-detail Beretta 92FS in a shoulder holster. It does not feature in the game as a usable weapon.
==Colt M1911A1==
An M1911A1 pistol is engraved on Blanco's belt's plate.
==Luger P08 Artillery==
A Luger P08 Artillery is used by General Carmona in several cutscenes. This weapon is not usable by the player and when the mercenary goes to capture/kill him, he will instead wield an AK-103.
thumb|none|600px|A close-up of the lazily modeled Luger which appears to miss the rear sight.
==Mk 2 Frag Grenade ==
After starting the game, several Mk 2 hand grenades fall down, and when they explode, they form Pandemic Studio's logo.
==Smith & Wesson Model 500==
Blanco carries a Smith & Wesson Model 500 with wooden grips. Can be obtained by the player after killing Blanco. Also can be obtained by players in "Blanco's Favorites" supply drop with cheats. Very powerful, often a one hit kill.
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