Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 1: Discover New, Vaulted, and Unvaulted Weapons

The highly anticipated launch of Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 1 has brought significant changes to the game’s weapon dynamics. If you’ve recently entered the battlefield, you may have found your favorite weapons missing. This overhaul is due to Epic Games’ decision to retire many of the Chapter 2 Remix weapons, replacing them with an exciting array of new options.

Fortunately, there’s no need to fret—this latest chapter introduces both innovative weapons and new points of interest (POIs) to explore. Below, we’ll delve into the current weapon selection, highlight what has been vaulted, and showcase some returning favorites.

Overview of Weapons in Fortnite Chapter 6

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A pivotal update in Chapter 6 is the shift to Hitscan mechanics for all weapons. This means that players no longer need to factor in bullet drop, making engagements more intuitive, particularly for newcomers. Here’s a rundown of the seven primary weapons now available:

Holo Twister Assault Rifle
Fury Assault Rifle
Veiled Precision SMG
Surgefire SMG
Sentinel Pump
Twinfire Auto Shotgun
Oni Shotgun

Special Combat Gear

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In addition to standard firearms, Chapter 6 introduces some intriguing special equipment:

Typhoon Blade
Fire Oni Mask
Void Oni Mask

Returning Weapons in Fortnite

In a nod to long-time players, several beloved weapons have been unvaulted, enhancing gameplay variety:

Lock On Pistol
Rail Gun
Kinetic Blade
Suppressed Pistol
Quad Launcher
Ranger Assault Rifle
Grapple Blade
Hunting Rifle

Weapons Sent to the Vault

With the conclusion of Chapter 2 Remix, numerous weapons have been vaulted. Here’s an overview of what’s no longer available:

Mythic and Special Weapons

Meowdas’ Peow Peow Rifle
Snoop Dogg’s Drum Gun
Ice Spice’s Rifle
Kit’s Shockwave Launcher
TNTina’s Ka-Boom Bow
Chug Cannon

Standard Weapons

Traditional Assault Rifle
Pump Shotgun
Tactical Shotgun
Submachine Gun
Heavy Sniper Rifle
Bolt-Action Sniper
Rocket Launcher
Minigun

Utility Items

Bandage Bazooka
Grappler
Grenades
Boogie Bombs
Stink Bombs
Remote Explosives

Take the opportunity to familiarize yourself with these new weapons. Keep in mind that Epic Games often modifies gameplay elements throughout the season, so expect additional adjustments and potential changes to weapon availability.

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