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The latest Fortnite update arrived on Friday night, bringing numerous changes to the game. Despite not being a major update, it completely changed the game and the mechanics in Season 4. One of the biggest changes is the removal of Medallions, which were quite controversial in the first two weeks of the season.
Let’s take a look at all of the changes that arrived with the last update. These changes were automatically applied, so there is no need to download an update.
New Fortnite update removed Medallions
Next time you launch Fortnite Battle Royale, you won’t find any Medallions. They were removed on Friday night, and it’s unlikely that they will return anytime soon. Considering how controversial these items were, many players would prefer if they stayed vaulted throughout the entire season.
In addition to Medallions, Epic Games removed the Shockwave Launcher. Interestingly, this item will return as early as next week, as the game developer has prepared its Exotic variant for the release. The next Fortnite update will arrive on Tuesday, August 26, and will likely bring this new mobility weapon.
These are all the changes that arrived with the latest Fortnite update:
- Medallions have been vaulted
- The Shockwave Launcher has been vaulted; it will be replaced by an Exotic variant next week
- Recoil on the Leadspitter 3000 has been reduced
- Ranking up in Solos and Dues is now faster
- Rocket Ammo, Epic (Purple), and Legendary (Gold) items are now more scarce
- Ranked Battle Royale and Zero Build now have the same loot pool as tournaments
The next update is set to come out on Tuesday, and we already know a few things that it will bring. Epic revealed that Front Man, another Squid Game character, will come to the game on August 26. Furthermore, the Fortnite creator will add a free reward for all players, which may be granted as soon as the update comes out.
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