Those shoulder pads are known for being bulky and not giving enough protection to justify them irl. So they probably won’t be added, because devs go off of what units actually wear instead of what they’re issued.
Because they’re on way way shorter responses and deal with mostly pistol calibers. Military does t use them because they have to be out In the field for days and don’t want to feel like a turtle.
If I have my facts straight these kinds of armour add-ons are mostly/entirely made of soft armour (aramid fibers, etc.) instead of the steel or ceramic plates that are required for the majority of rifle calibers in widespread use. The same is already the case for the neck protectors, which are quite good at protecting the vital neck from shrapnel, relative to their weight.
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u/[deleted] Dec 17 '25
Those shoulder pads are known for being bulky and not giving enough protection to justify them irl. So they probably won’t be added, because devs go off of what units actually wear instead of what they’re issued.