| 4.5 Content Update Notes | |
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| Date | 3 July 2018 |
| Major Patch | 4.5 |
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Topple your rivals with the latest weapon to drop into Battle Royale, the Drum Gun. Need to clear the room? Throw a stink bomb, now in Save the World. A firework show on the go, find the Freedom’s Herald Pistol in Save the World now.
Drum Gun (Battle Royale)
The stopping power of a rifle and the fire rate of an SMG. Find the new Drum Gun in-game now.
The stopping power of a rifle and the fire rate of an SMG. Find the new Drum Gun in-game now.
Stink Bomb (Save the World)
What’s that smell? Give a Smasher a whiff of the Stink Bomb, available now in Save the World.
What’s that smell? Give a Smasher a whiff of the Stink Bomb, available now in Save the World.
Freedom Herald Pistol (Save the World)
Brighten a Husk's day with the Freedom Herald Pistol.
Brighten a Husk's day with the Freedom Herald Pistol.
Stars and Stripes Heroes (Save the World)
Celebrate summer with the Star and Stripes Heroes! Find them in the Event Store for a limited time.
Celebrate summer with the Star and Stripes Heroes! Find them in the Event Store for a limited time.
Known Issues[]
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Battle Royale[]
Weapons + Items[]
- Drum Gun added
- The Drum Gun is a hybrid weapon that combines the stopping power of a rifle with the suppressive ability and fire rate of an SMG.
- Available in Uncommon and Rare variants.
- 26/27 base damage.
- 50 round capacity.
- Uses Medium Ammo.
- Can be found from floor loot, chests, and Vending Machines.
Save the World[]
Heroes[]
- Stars and Stripes Constructor has been added to the Event Store.
- Stars and Stripes Penny - Legendary Electro-Pulse.
- Available July 4, at 8pm ET.
- Stars and Stripes Outlander has been added to the Event Store.
- Stars and Stripes A.C. - Legendary Trailblaster.
- Available on July 4, at 8pm ET.
Weapons + Items[]
- Stink Bomb added
- Hurls a grenade that unleashes a cloud that damages enemies over time. Doesn't persist outside of missions.
- Freedom’s Herald Pistol added to the Weekly Store.
- Launches firecrackers that bounce off walls, and will knockback and damage enemies in a small radius when they explode.
- Available on July 4, at 8pm ET.
- The Lynx Assault Rifle has been added to the Weekly Store.
- A slow firing burst assault rifle with above average headshot damage and excellent stability.
- Available on July 4, at 8pm ET.
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