Patch notes for update V4.5 in "Fortnite" have been rolled out to fans as it officially introduced the new Limited Time Mode known as Playgrounds. It also brought in the Dual Pistols in Battle Royale including some quality of life improvements. The latest update also tagged along upcoming contents that were eventually dug up by data miners.
@FNBRLeaks recently took to Twitter to reveal a yet to be announced game mode dubbed as Fly Explosives. Per the leaked information, the new LTM will let players use high explosives alongside the recently vaulted Jetpack.
All of "Fortnite" BR's explosive type weapons will come into play in this game mode as these can be acquired through Supply Drops and Treasure Chests. Jetpacks, on the other hand, can be found as floor loot and players are even advised to search basements and attics across the map. It was also learned that the game mode will be playable in solos, duos, and squads.
New cosmetics
Upcoming outfits/skins, gliders, back blings, pickaxes, and emotes were also found in the game files. Some of their names and rarities were revealed by Fortnite Insider.
Outfits/Skins:
Names & Rarities of the Newly Leaked V4.5 Fortnite Skins & Cosmetics:https://t.co/DvJmtmVSAu
— Fortnite Battle Royale - FortniteInsider.com (@Fortnite_BR) June 27, 2018
- Criteron and Vertex (both Legendary)
- Noir (Epic)
- Star Spangled Trooper (Uncommon)
- Fireworks Team Leader (Epic)
- Gumshoe (Epic)
- Oblivion (Legendary)
- Sleuth (Epic)
- Star Spangled Ranger (Uncommon)
Gliders:
- Destabilizer (Legendary)
- Stabilizer (Legendary)
- Forerunner (Rare)
- Terminus (Epic)
- Viceroy Mark I (Epic)
Back Blings
- Deflector (Legendary)
- Confidential Case (Epic)
- Blasting Cap (Epic)
- Evidence Bag (Epic)
- Cluefinder (Epic)
At the time of writing, names of the new Pickaxes and the remaining Back Blings are yet to be discovered.
Five new emotes were also data mined:
- Bring It On
- Eagle
- Infinite Dab
- Sparkler
- True Heart/Kpop
Several leaksters even provided footages of these upcoming emotes.
Meanwhile, new audio files suggest that the massive missile located at the so-called villains' lair in Snobby could be blowing up another location in the BR map.
One of these files even reads "rocket big bang."
emote footages https://t.co/UtmFnfvh4F via @reddit
— Rusted Gamer (@cruzerwin126) June 27, 2018
The Drum Gun
The equally popular data mining duo of @TwoEpicBuddies also discovered that a new weapon known as the Drum Gun (a.k.a. Tommy Gun) will be heading towards "Fortnite" BR. The upcoming weapon will be released next week and will be available in green and blue rarities.
Next week we will get the "Drum Gun"! Rarity: green, blue. Type: Assault Rifle. pic.twitter.com/DdJWGmLgXX
— DieBuddies (@TwoEpicBuddies) June 27, 2018
Alongside the release of the new game tweak, Epic Games announced the kickoff date for "Fortnite" BR's Season 5. According to the developer, the new season will begin on July 12 at 4 AM. EDT.
They also revealed that they'll be running a +100 percent match XP weekend on June 29 (4 AM EDT) until July 2 (3 AM. EDT) for players who want to catch up in earning those Battle Pass rewards.
