Epic Games have released the patch notes for today's v9.10 content update featuring a brand new weapon: the Burst SMG! There will be no downtime when this goes live (at 8am ET/12pm UTC) but players on PC will need to download a small patch.
Here's everything you need to know:
What’s New?
Burst SMG
This burst-fire SMG packs a real punch in close quarters encounters.
Limited Time Mode Rotation:
Solid Gold Duos
Fight to the finish using Legendary weapons!Unvaulted Squads
Battle Royale gameplay with a limited set of weapons made up entirely of items that are vaulted in the standard modes.Close Encounters Squads
Close quarters combat with Shotguns & Jetpacks!Weapons + Items
- Burst SMG
- Available in Common, Uncommon and Rare variants.
- Fires a quick 4 round burst.
- Deals 23, 24, 25 damage.
- 1.75x headshot multiplier.
- 24 round magazine.
- Can be found from Floor Loot, Chests, and Vending Machines.
- Uses Light Ammo.
- Vaulted
- Suppressed Submachine Gun
- Common, Uncommon, Rare
- Suppressed Submachine Gun
Team Rumble
- Now spawning 4 hot spots each match, to ensure that there is at least one on each side more often. This is a temporary fix until we can set up functionality to force the same number on each side in big team modes.
SOURCE: Epic Games