Season 5 of Fortnite has seen the implementation of its first content update in the v5.0 update, and its patch notes has revealed two major changes. The tactical SMG has been sent to the Fortnite vault to join the likes of the crossbow and guided missile launch, while a new submachine gun weapon has been added to replace it.
WEAPONS + ITEMS
- Submachine Gun added.
- Available in Common, Uncommon, and Rare variants.
- 19-21 base damage.
- Uses Light Ammo.
- 30 round capacity.
- Can be found in floor loot and chests.
- Tactical SMG has been added to the Vault.
- Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle damage increased to 75/78 from 63/66.
With the current meta for Season 5 of Fortnite favoring the use of submachine gun or SMG weapons, many members of the community were shock to see that Epic Games was intending to add another SMG to the game. However, the idea of the developer removing the tactical or tac SMG from Fortnite and adding it to the title's vault looked to have not crossed the minds of many individuals.
Unfortunately, fans of the tactical or tac SMG will no longer be able to utilize its current power in their quest for victory royales and will now have to perfect their use of the newly added submachine gun weapon that has been introduced into Fortnite to replace its tactical counterpart.
The v5.0 content update marks the first time a weapon has been vaulted in the battle royale game in Season 5's young life and with the addition of many new weapons in recent weeks, other weapons that have been in the game for a significant period of time could also be possibly targeted by Epic Games for the vault.
What are your thoughts on Epic Games sending the tactical SMG to the Fortnite vault? Let us know in the comments below!
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