Leaks in Fortnite give an idea of what weapons and items may return in Chapter 3 Season 2.
Fortnite is back on top of the world following the release of Chapter 3 Season 2. Players are returning in droves to enjoy the no-build aspect, new mechanics and revamped points of interest (POIs). It’s been a successful launch for Epic Games, which continues to find ways to create a buzz around the five-year Battle Royale title.
The start to the season has been objectively solid, based primarily on the overwhelmingly positive reception and impressive viewership numbers. However, every Fortnite fan knows that consistent updates tend to make or break each season. Leaks ahead of Chapter 3 Season 2 unveiled Epic’s plans to bring new weapons and more into the fold.
Additional details surfaced today regarding those upcoming items. Let’s look at what we can expect to see over the next few months.
New Pump/Double-Barrel Hybrid Shotgun
Upcoming Shotgun Stats.
This one is a a single barrel shotgun, mix of the pump & double barrel. It shoots 1 bullet then reloads just like the double barrel animation (we’ve seen it in the trailer). The stats go up to Mythic but idk if we’ll get a mythic tho, here it is anyway: pic.twitter.com/uNcU51ktl9
— HYPEX (@HYPEX) March 23, 2022
Fans who paid close attention to the gameplay trailer might have noticed a new Shotgun. Fortnite leaker HYPEX described what we could expect from the new Shotgun, which he describes as a mixture between the Pump and Double-Barrel.
It shoots one shell before the user reloads and possesses a tighter spread and headshot multiplier. It’s unclear when we’ll see this Shotgun, but it will likely occur in a weekly update.
Adjusted Hunting Rifle & Heavy Sniper Rifle
The Hunting Rifle also got nerfed, no more 1 shot headshot just like the heavy sniper nerf, seems like Epic is taking the “no one shot headshot” route 🤔
– Damage nerfed from 82/86/91/96/100 to 72/76/80/84/88
– Headshot nerfed from 200 to 162/171/180/189/198 pic.twitter.com/piS3tlO5AF— HYPEX (@HYPEX) March 23, 2022
Two Snipers are also in the works to return soon; the Hunting Rifle and Heavy Sniper. Neither weapon can eliminate or down a player in one shot based on the statistical adjustments. The Hunting Rifle also deals less damage overall, while the Heavy Sniper remains the same. It’s worth noting that the Heavy Sniper can still destroy enemy walls in one shot. Like the Shotgun, there’s no anticipated release date for either Sniper.
The Heavy Sniper will return this season but with some changes.
– Damage remains 120/128/132
– Headshot nerfed from 200/200/200 to 180/192/198
– Builds Damage nerfed from 1000/1050/1100 to 600/630/660
– Reload Time buffed from 4.5/4.2/4 to 4/3.8/3.5 pic.twitter.com/D9G7iYm1PQ— HYPEX (@HYPEX) March 23, 2022
The Baller Returns
The Baller vehicle in Fortnite has been absent from the game since Season X. However, HYPEX confirmed that the Baller would make a comeback in Chapter 3 Season 2. This time around, they’ll spawn in with 400 health. Not much more is evident regarding spawn rates, but we can expect to see Baller soon.
Fortnite are working on a new Baller vehicle. The HP of these new ones is 400, the old ones’ HP was 300 but then got nerfed to 150-200 during the World Cup era. pic.twitter.com/Xk3rh3tLA5
— HYPEX (@HYPEX) March 23, 2022
Permanent No-Build Mode?
Seems like Epic IS planning to keep a No-Building modes, here are some signs/proofs 🔥
– There’s SEPARATE No-Building modes that they can enable ANYTIME after this limited time event ends
– They changed most loading screen tips to say “In modes with building enabled …” pic.twitter.com/SvQ5SkbCit— HYPEX (@HYPEX) March 23, 2022
The most exciting news from HYPEX’s series of tweets is the potential for a permanent “no-build” mode. It’s no secret that the Fortnite player base has welcomed the change. Content creators and players who moved on from Fortnite enjoy the stress-free gameplay without building.
Epic would be wise to make no-build a separate game mode. HYPEX explained that there are already individual no-build playlists in the game files and loading screen messages, so it seems inevitable at this point. We can expect to see no-build mode shortly after the initial nine-day period ends.
HYPEX’s recent tweets merely scratch the surface. Epic presumably has a lot more planned for Chapter 3 Season 2, including more funding stations. Be sure to check back with ESTNN for more updates throughout the season!
