Fortnite: Battle Royale To Introduce New Weapon
In the latest datamine from the game’s 4.5 update, it has been discovered that a new weapon is on its way to Fortnite: Battle Royale.
The findings were shared on Twitter this morning by resident dataminers @TwoEpicBuddies, who included an image and a name. The new weapon, known as the Drum Gun, resembles the classic Tommy Gun from old-fashioned mobster movies.
Details of the Drum Gun
The Drum Gun will be available in green and blue rarities and is classified as an assault rifle. According to @TwoEpicBuddies, it is expected to be released next week. These dataminers have a track record of accuracy in the past, so while unverified, their claims hold merit.
Possible Correlation with Detective Skins
There is speculation that the release of the Drum Gun may coincide with the recently datamined detective skins, which have a vintage aesthetic that complements the Tommy Gun’s style.
This timing is intriguing because today’s 4.5 update already introduced the Dual Pistols as a new weapon. It is unusual for Epic Games to add weapons back-to-back within such a short time frame. If the information is correct and a second weapon is indeed being added, it could have a significant impact on the game’s meta.