Win.gg Fortnite Fornite 9.30 brings back Pump Shotgun, begins 14 Days of Summer

Fornite 9.30 brings back Pump Shotgun, begins 14 Days of Summer

Olivia Richman

Olivia Richman Published 25/06/2019

Google Preferred Source

Epic released v9.30’s first patch notes this morning and they’ve been a big hit with the Fortnite community.

The Pump Shotgun is back

The classic Revolver has been replaced by a new version that is described as “simple, reliable,” and “powerful,” available in Epic and Legendary variants. The new weapon holds six rounds, and does 66 damage per shot.

But that wasn’t the only weapon-related news. In fact, Fortnite players were way more interested in the return of an older gun. The Pump Shotgun was unvaulted and brought back in Uncommon and Rare varieties. Players can find this game-changing weapon in vending machines, and as floor loot.

“There’s been a lot of feedback around the Tactical Shotgun and Combat Shotgun effectiveness,” developers explaind in the notes. “We’re experimenting with a world where the Pump Shotgun joins the current shotgun lineup.”

Another major change is the vaulting of the Rare Tatical Assault Rifle. Developers discussed that the unvaulting of the Suppressed Submachine Gun led them to make the change, ensuring that the loot distribution in the Rare class remain well distributed. Instead, the Suppressed SMG was brought back to the popular battle royale to “fill a complimentary role to the Burst Submachine Gun.”

14 Days of Summer

The other big update that comes with the patch is 14 Days of Summer, as predicted by data miners. Each day there will be a new weapon unvaulted for 24 hours only, along with a daily challenge and free rewards. New outfits will also pop up in the Item Shop every day.

There will also be a new Limited Time Mode each day for the 14-day event. This includes Heavy Metal Squads, where only weapons with “heavy” in the name will be found in loot boxes, and Storm Chasers: Surfin, which allows squads to ride the waves in an attempt to stay afloat. Splashdown Squads makes use of the new Water Balloon Item and Power Up Solos has players fighting to become the “most powerful” in the match by consuming as many shields as they can.

The full list of upcoming LTMs can be found on the official event page.

Olivia Richman

Olivia Richman

About Olivia Richman

Olivia has worked in media ever since graduating from college, with her coverage ranging from traditional newspaper reporting to digital coverage of all things gaming, online betting, and nerd culture. She has traveled around the world pursuing that coverage, from the far coasts of the United States to the busy downtown core of Tokyo, Japan. Olivia’s favorite games include Overwatch and Super Smash Smash Bros, and she has been published at Esports Illustrated, Inven Global, EsportsInsider, Upcomer, and elsewhere.

View full profile

Read Also

Leaks Suggest That a Fortnite X One Piece Collaboration May Be Coming

Leaks Suggest That a Fortnite X One Piece Collaboration May Be Coming Hannan Mundia Fortnite has collaborated with all sorts of franchises over the years, but a potentially leaked collaboration with One Piece may be the largest yet. When it comes to games collaborating with known IPs, it’s borderline impossible to compete with Fortnite. The battle royale game has some insane collaborations under its belt, including one with Kingdom Hearts when the Square Enix IP’s popularity is at an all-time high. However, if recent ...

Is Fortnite Growing or Dying in 2026?

Is Fortnite Growing or Dying in 2026? Zachary Roberts Fortnite remains a very popular game today, and that alone is an impressive feat. Live service games do typically have longer shelf lives than others, but it's been nine years since Fortnite Battle Royale dropped. The simple fact that anyone still plays the game and that servers are kept up is unprecedented in the genre. That said, is the game actually growing or dying? Does Fortnite have the same pull ...

All Fortnite Gaming Collabs Still Coming to Chapter 7 Season 4

All Fortnite Gaming Collabs Still Coming to Chapter 7 Season 4 Zachary Roberts Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 is the gaming season. It is all about gaming, both in overt collaborations and subtle references. Already, Tetris, Sonic the Hedgehog, Mega Man, and more have been featured in the early days of this season. We know for sure that more are on the way. For example, we've seen a trailer for Crash Bandicoot (outfit) and Spyro the Dragon (sidekick) coming soon. But leaks and ...

Opinion: It’s Getting Harder To Ignore Evidence That FNAF Is Coming to Fortnite

Opinion: It’s Getting Harder To Ignore Evidence That FNAF Is Coming to Fortnite Zachary Roberts Five Nights at Freddy's, or FNAF, has long been one of the most popular video games out there. Despite the original game's simplistic nature, it spawned sequels, incredible lore, and a film franchise. It has yet, however, to ascend into the rarefied air that is a Fortnite crossover. It has been leaked before. In fact, it was originally leaked in 2021, with subsequent rumors suggesting that it would finally arrive, ...

When does the current Fortnite season end?

When does the current Fortnite season end? Zachary Roberts When does the current Fortnite season end? This is a question that’s always important to know the answer to. For one thing, many elements of the season, such as the items and characters, will go away at that time. That is also when players will no longer be able to earn battle pass rewards. The current Fortnite season, Chapter 7 Season 4, began on August 20. It’s expected to run ...

All Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Codes and How To Use Them

All Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Codes and How To Use Them Zachary Roberts In a totally unprecedented move, Fortnite has added lobby hacks or cheat codes to the game for Chapter 7 Season 4. Never before has this been possible, but you can now input codes for different things. It is rather fitting for the season that's all about gaming, as cheat codes and hacks have been a part of this industry for decades. Here are all the codes as well as how ...

Has a Fortnite Collaboration Revealed the Kingdom Hearts 4 Release Date?

Has a Fortnite Collaboration Revealed the Kingdom Hearts 4 Release Date? Zachary Roberts There is currently very little information in the public domain about the upcoming Kingdom Hearts 4 from Square Enix. We know the game exists, and we know it's going to be available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC, even if there isn't even a release date yet. There's been no trailer yet, either, just a blink-and-you'll-miss-it teaser from a Nintendo Direct. But a Fortnite collaboration leak, of ...