Fortnite will change the loot pool again to make it less competitive catering towards casual players. The changes in the game include removing specific weapons while adding new ones, which affects the overall competitive balance.

Epic Games has vaulted several weapons within its competitive playlists. The Mammoth Pistol disappeared with the Falcon Scout sniper rifle because of its damage potential and scouting abilities. The removal of both the Havoc Suppressed Assault Rifle and Heavy Assault Rifle from the game makes players unable to have any long-range options.

The Suppressed Pistol and the Suppressed Submachine Gun, together with other weapons, were vaulted, which decreased the ability of silent attacks. The competitive mode has removed the Charge Shotgun and Maven Auto Shotgun which restricted close-range fighting abilities.

Epic Games has simultaneously removed several items from the game while adding new ones that potentially change gameplay strategies. The introduction of Thermite as a new throwable weapon offers area-denial abilities and the Plasma Burst Laser works as a different option compared to conventional weapons.

The Rocket Drill stands as a new addition that game experts predict will change mobility or structural damage dynamics. The final decision about weapon inclusion in competitive playlists for these items remains uncertain.

FAQs

The weapons were eliminated from the game for what purpose?

Epic Games performs regular loot pool modification to achieve gameplay balance and stop particular weapons from controlling matches.

Will the new weapons be available in tournaments?

Epic Games has yet to verify whether these weapons will become part of their game.

How do these changes impact competitive strategies?

Players need to modify their weapon strategies because new items appear in the available loot pool.

What date will Epic Games plan the upcoming update?

Epic Games maintains regular Fortnite updates though they have not specified any particular release date.