Summary
- A new Fortnite leak has revealed the "Pump & Dump" weapon, which will give players the rapid-fire rate of an SMG and the massive damage of a shotgun all in one.
- The upcoming weapon will come in a variety of different rarities.
- Fortnite's next update is scheduled to be released on March 11.
The latest Fortnite leak has revealed the new "Pump & Dump" weapon, which will reportedly be added to the game in its next update. This new "Pump & Dump" weapon combines the power of a shotgun and an SMG, letting players duel wield one of each. This update will mark the first major one for Fortnite since Chapter 6 Season 2 launched back in February, which itself made numerous changes to both the game and how it plays.
Released back in 2017, Fortnite has evolved and evolved in unprecedented ways, becoming one of the biggest video games of all time. Epic Games' willingness to work and collaborate with other companies has played a major role in this success, with Fortnite players having access to iconic characters like Master Chief and Doom Guy, just to name a few. Exciting new game modes have also appeared in Fortnite over the last few months, though the game's core Battle Royale mode remains its most popular, with a new weapon set to change the tide of battle even further.
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According to reputable Fortnite leaker Shiina, an interesting new weapon will be making its way into the game very soon. Dubbed the "Pump & Dump," this weapon turns Fortnite's duel-wield mechanic on its head, giving players both a shotgun and an SMG. Previous duel-wield weapons have let players hold two pistols or two machine guns, but this new "Pump & Dump" gives players both the rapid-fire rate of an SMG and the massive damage of a shotgun all in one.
Fortnite Leak Reveals New "Pump & Dump" Weapon Combining a Shotgun and SMG
This new weapon will likely be a great option for those wanting to do serious damage at closer range, though at long distances, the "Pump & Dump" may prove difficult to justify. Fortnite's collection of weapons has grown with each new update and includes far more than just machine guns and pistols, with past seasons adding items like samurai swords and grappling hooks. The "Pump & Dump" will reportedly come in multiple rarities, ranging all the way up to Mythic. The upcoming weapon was accidentally enabled for Fortnite's Team Rumble mode, with the weapon's stats unsurprisingly being divided into two sections, one for the shotgun and one for the SMG.
Fortnite's next update is scheduled to drop on Tuesday, March 11, meaning players will be able to get their hands on this new weapon very soon. Fortnite launched its Chapter 6 Season 2 update back in February, making crime its main theme. Officially titled "Lawless," Fortnite's latest season makes changes to weapons, characters, and the island itself, with plenty more in store as it continues.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 84 /100 Critics Rec: 94%
- Released
- September 26, 2017
- ESRB
- T for Teen - Diverse Content: Discretion Advised, In-Game Purchases, Users Interact
- Developer(s)
- Epic Games
- Publisher(s)
- Epic Games
