Summary
AttentiveFortnitefans have noticed that the Combat Shotgun seems to appear in the newest trailer for Chapter 5 Season 3, which launches on May 24. Although the major update is still a couple of days away, dataminers and official teases have already hinted at whatFortnitefans can expect.
Epic Games recently posted a new trailer that revealed some ofSeason 3’sFallout-inspired content, most notably the T-60 Power Armor that will presumably offer significant advantages once obtained. OtherFalloutitems spotted in the short teaser include what appears to be a Laser Rifle and Nuka Cola, with the latter offering movement buffs similar to this season’s Golden Banana. However, the teaser revealed more than justFallout-themed content.
Twitter user Hypex pointed out that one of the Power Armor users in the trailer appears to be holding a Combat Shotgun, which hasn’t been seen inFortnitesince Season OG last year. While Epic hasn’t explicitly confirmed that the shotgun is returning, a zoomed-in image posted by the Twitter user seems to heavily suggest that it will. In case some are unaware, the Combat Shotgun is semi-automatic and features a faster fire rate than most other shotguns. Its strength lies in its longer range and tight spread, making it a strong option for close-range engagements that are a bit more spaced out than usual. The Combat Shotgun has been a fan-favorite option for years, as it won a player vote back in 2021 to be unvaulted. If the weapon is in fact returning, it’s unclear whether it will see some balance adjustments come Season 3’s launch.
Fortnite’s Combat Shotgun Might Be Just One of Season 3’s Surprises
Season 3 is set to add plenty more content other than new weapons, with dataminers recently claiming thatvehicle mods are coming toFortnite, which seem to behave like gun attachments but for cars. Some of the leaked vehicle modifications coming next season include off-road tires, boosters, bumpers, and more.
Vehicles seem to play a central role in Season 3, as anewFortnitecarseems to have already been revealed. The vehicle in question takes on a steampunk look and seems to have good offroading capabilities, two attributes that definitely match up with Season 3’s supposed theme.
The theme of next season seems inspired by aMad Max-like aesthetic, withFortnite’s map ready to be engulfed by a sandstormthat recently appeared along its edge. According to dataminers, multiple POIs will receive sandy makeovers and a massive boat will also appear, either along the shore or beached on the map.
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