Get player Fortnite stats: wins, win rate, kills, kd, leaderboard and weapons stats! Detailed statistics and information for all weapons available in Fortnite Battle Royale. Fortnite Stats - Weapons statistics! Fortnite always seems to be in the spotlight for one reason or another, but this time it's because shotguns in the game occasionally don't deliver correct damage.

The latest patch update for Fortnite hit the live client earlier today, adding loads of new features, gameplay changes, and bug fixes to both Save the World and Battle Royale modes. Since the patch notes for Update v3.4 went live this morning, players have been buzzing about one particular adjustment that reclassifies two shotgun types in Fortnite. These changes have caused a seemingly new blue pump shotgun to become available in Battle Royale, prompting players to keep an eye out for these rare blue weapon drops.

In Fortnite Update v3.4, Epic has reclassified shotguns based on rarity, changing the rarity colors and categories for both Tactical and Pump Shotguns in Fortnite Battle Royale. According to Epic’s patch notes, they have adjusted the rarity colors on shotguns to better represent their effectiveness.

Tactical Shotguns will no longer have an Epic variant and will now only come in Common, Uncommon, and Rare rarities. However, it’s the Pump Shotgun that has garnered attention today, as pumps will now drop as either Uncommon or Rare weapons rather than Common/Uncommon, resulting in rare blue pump shotgun drops in Fortnite.

Although the shotgun rarity colors have changed, characteristics such as weapon damage and drop rate will remain the same. Blue pump shotguns only differ from their previous version in rarity category and color.

7 Dmg Pump Shotgun Fortnite Drawing

The stats of the blue pump shotgun are effectively the same as its former Uncommon version. For reference, we’ve included the stats for Fortnite's rare blue pump shotgun in the chart below.

Unfortunately, this means that the blue pump shotgun is not really anything new, as it is functionally and statistically the same as it was when it was an Uncommon pump. However, the new Heavy Shotgun was added to Fortnite just last week, giving players another powerful close-quarters weapon to look for in Battle Royale.

Fortnite Update v3.4 still had plenty of new content in store for players looking to get their hands on a new weapon in Fortnite. Today’s patch added a brand new Guided Missile weapon to Battle Royale, a unique launcher that allows players to control individual missiles and guide them toward a target. A seasonal Egg Launcher is also available for those who want to celebrate Easter by rocket-riding across the battlegrounds in style.

Alongside Update v3.4 came a new series of challenges for Battle Pass owners as well. Head over to our guide on where to search between a metal bridge, three billboards, and crashed bus to earn yourself ten quick Battle Stars in Fortnite Battle Royale.

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In all of its popularity, Fortnite always seems to be making headlines, but this time it’s because of a bug affecting shotgun critical damage. Fortnite players have taken to Reddit to bring attention to a crippling bug that causes shotguns not to register critical damage.

7 Dmg Pump Shotgun Fortnite Damage

Epic Games' dev team has since responded, saying that they are currently investigating the issue, but it's unclear how long it may take to fix. Some would argue that shotguns have been inconsistent for a long time, and so this is nothing new. The fact that Epic has responded to tangible evidence, however, suggests change might be in the works.

Shotguns in Fortnite always seem to be in the spotlight for one reason or another, as they are currently extremely popular among players. Even with this bug, shots are extremely powerful, but at the moment the inconsistency with critical damage makes them extremely broken. Recently, shotguns had their rarity reclassified, but the stats of the weapons were not changed so this likely has no effect on the damage.

Alongside the shotgun reclassification, Epic Games introduced the guided missile, which can be ridden solo for some fun shenanigans. Some players are worried, however, that the weapon will be too powerful in skilled hands. Players will essentially be able to build fortresses, and then rain guided rockets down from their hiding spots. The update also included the limited time Sniper Shootout v2 mode, more interesting outfits, and general quality of life fixes for both Battle Royale and Save the World modes.

The Fortnite community has recently been rallying together to figure out what secrets the mysterious meteor in the sky holds. Fans now speculate that the meteor will crash into the Tilted Towers, likely on April 18, which aligns with the Lyrids Meteor shower.

It’s good to see Epic Games staying tuned in to what the community is saying, and responding accordingly. With how quickly they turn around updates for Battle Royale, this shotgun-breaking bug should be fixed soon.

Fortnite is available now for iOS, PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.

Source: Reddit - Fortnite