Fortnite Community Mourns Loss of Beloved Chapter 5 Weapon with E-Funeral

As the final days of Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3 approach, players are uniting to say goodbye to their beloved weapon at a virtual funeral.

A feeling of nostalgia is spreading among the Fortnite community as one of the game’s most beloved weapons is set to retire on August 16 with the release of the new Fortnite season.

Despite having been in use for more than six months, the departure of this weapon is causing players to feel a sense of loss.

The Thunder Burst SMG was recently featured on Instagram, with a player sharing an image of the weapon adorned with angelic wings and climbing a staircase towards heaven. The caption accompanying the photo reads, “Farewell to the best SMG.”

Funeral held at instagram in beloved memory of the Thunder Burst SMG Fortnite — Fortnite

The Thunder Burst SMG was released during Chapter 5 Season 1 and quickly established itself as a staple weapon in the game due to its strong damage output and unique three-round burst design. It utilized Light Bullets and had a formidable 1.75x headshot multiplier.

Despite not receiving as much recognition as the “hilariously overpowered”Frenzy Auto Shotgun, the Thunder Burst SMG is highly praised on Reddit as one of the top submachine guns of all time.

The Thunder Burst SMG had a successful run in Fortnite, first appearing in December 2023 and remaining in the game until its retirement in August 2024. Its departure signifies the end of an era for numerous players.

The weapons for Chapter 5 Season 4 are still shrouded in secrecy. Although there have been some leaks, it is unclear if Epic Games plans to introduce a completely new set of weapons or bring back fan favorites from previous Chapters or Seasons.

As the upcoming season approaches, there are differing opinions among players. Some applaud the Nitro Fists for their revolutionary mobility capabilities, while others advocate for a nerf to the Magneto Fists.

Despite some claiming that Season 3 is the worst in Fortnite history, it has been a mixed bag. As August 16 marks the launch of the new season, players are eagerly anticipating a fresh start and more balanced gameplay.