Explosive Bow Coming to Fortnite in This Week's Update
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![Explosive Bow Coming to Fortnite in This Week's Update](/content/images/2019/03/explosive-bow-2.png)
In this week's v8.21 content update for Fortnite, the game will be receiving a brand new Explosive Bow weapon. It is called the Explosive Bow.
It was announced via the in-game Message of the Day by Epic Games.
The weapon was originally teased in the Season 8 loading screen and announcement teaser, showing a character holding it. Other items teased in the loading screen were the Flint-Knock Pistol, Treasure Map and the Baller.
![](https://fortnitenews.com/content/images/2019/03/image-11.png)
The weapon was also featured in the leaked Week 5 loading screen along with the Week 6 challenges.
![](https://fortnitenews.com/content/images/2019/03/T_LS_S8_Cumulative_05--1--2.png)
![](https://fortnitenews.com/content/images/2019/03/image-24.png)
It's expected to release this week with patch v8.21.
We'll keep you updated.