Pünktlich zum gestrigen Unabhängigkeitstag hat Epic Games Update 4.5 für Fortnite veröffentlicht, welches hauptsächlich neue Waffen und Items ergänzt. Die englischen Patchnotes dazu lesen sich so:
Battle Royale
WEAPONS + ITEMS
- Drum Gun added
- The Drum Gun is a hybrid weapon that combines the stopping power of a rifle with the suppressive ability and fire rate of an SMG.
- Available in Uncommon and Rare variants.
- 26/27 base damage.
- 50 round capacity.
- Uses Medium Ammo.
- Can be found from floor loot, chests, and Vending Machines.
Save the World
HEROES
- Stars and Stripes Constructor has been added to the Event Store.
- Stars and Stripes Penny – Legendary Electro-Pulse.
- Available July 4, at 8pm ET.
- Stars and Stripes Outlander has been added to the Event Store.
- Stars and Stripes A.C. – Legendary Trailblaster.
- Available on July 4, at 8pm ET.
WEAPONS + ITEMS
- Stink Bomb added
- Hurls a grenade that unleashes a cloud that damages enemies over time. Doesn’t persist outside of missions.
- Freedom’s Herald Pistol added to the Weekly Store.
- Launches firecrackers that bounce off walls, and will knockback and damage enemies in a small radius when they explode.
- Available on July 4, at 8pm ET.
- The Lynx Assault Rifle has been added to the Weekly Store.
- A slow firing burst assault rifle with above average headshot damage and excellent stability.
- Available on July 4, at 8pm ET.