The Drum gun has to be the most interesting gun introduced to Fortnite. After the rocket launch created an inter-dimensional rift last week, its evident that the rift would spit out things from the past.
Among the first things making their way into Fortnite from the past is the Drum Gun, a gun that has been leaked for a while and was officially teased a few days ago. The Drum Gun obviously resembles the weapons found in the World War 2 era.
The Drum Gun offers a fast shooting rate similar to an SMG making it lethal for those close-range fights. The Drum Gun could be found in two variants, an uncommon variant and a rare variant. Both of these variants offer a 26 or 27 base damage respectively, pretty typical for a gun that packs Medium ammo, and would definitely be an excellent choice for those willing to fasten their seatbelts.
Next, Epic Games also introduced the Stink Bomb, along with the Freedom Herald Pistol to the “Save The World” campaign in Fortnite.
Here’s the patch notes for content update v4.5
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.