Yes, that change was made halfway through Rise of Iron. Before that, special was rampant just like it’s always been. Especially in Year 1. You could get a full magazine and reserves from a crate in Year 1, IIRC. It was ridiculous. And I’m not talking about a range nerf, rather a nerf to damage falloff outside of OHK range. Meaning if someone is outside of OHK range, the shotgun would barely do any damage. Currently, you can take someone shield down from 13 meters or so even though OHK range is 9 meters at best. It rewards mindless aping rather than smart, deliberate pushes.