Fortnite update adds light machine gun, new game mode

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Fortnite LMG
The LMG is deadly, but only up-close.
Photo: Epic Games

Epic today rolled out its latest content update for Fortnite, adding its first light machine gun and a new limited-time game mode. You can enjoy it all across all platforms — including iOS — right now!

Epic removed the controversial guided missile from Battle Royale this week after a large number of players complained that it was overpowered. The weapon has gone into the “vault,” and Epic hasn’t yet decided whether it will return. Now there’s another new gun to enjoy.

Fortnite gets its first LMG

This week’s content update adds Fortnite’s first light machine gun (LMG). It boasts a fast rate of fire and 100-round magazines, plus decent range that lets you fight enemies at a distance. You’ll have to watch its slow reload speeds, however.

The LMG is available in rare and epic varieties, and can be found on the floor, in chests, and in vending machines.

Fortnite gets 50v50 mode

Epic has also added its improved 50v50 game mode. This was supposed to arrive earlier but was delayed as a result of last week’s massive database outage. Here are the details:

  • Two teams of 50 fight to the finish!
    • Due to this being a “large squad” mode, Profile Stats will not be tracked. Daily & Weekly challenges will still work, with the exception of the Squad-based challenges (‘Place Top 6 in Squads’, etc.).
  • Storm & Map
    • Each team has a bus, approaching the island from opposite directions. On the map, the friendly bus has a blue outline, enemy has red.
    • Final storm circle visible on minimap at start.
    • Players have 10 minutes to loot the map as the storm closes in on the circle, then 5 minutes to fight, and another 5 minutes as the storm shrinks to the end.
    • Supply drops come in batches of 3-6, fall every two minutes, and only land in the final storm circle.
    • Added dotted line to map, which indicates the “battle lines” between the two teams. Crossing the line will make running into enemies more likely.
  • Loot
    • Farming resources increased 75% over default.
    • Increased floor loot spawn likelihood by 15%.
    • Floor Loot spawns double ammo.
    • Ammo boxes spawn triple ammo.
    • Chests spawn double ammo & consumables.
    • Supply drops spawn double ammo, and an extra consumable, resource drop and trap.

Epic has also quashed a number of bugs in this update, including one that broke peeking, causing players to accidentally shoot their own structures when attempting to fire over the top of walls and stairs.

You can enjoy the LMG, the new game mode, and the improvements on console, PC, and iOS now.

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