The latest patch of Fortnite: Battle Royale (PC, PS4, iOS, Android, Switch & Xbox One) has brought a new weapon into the game, but one other gun had to go. This was the extremely popular Drum Gun. Fans are not happy and want the drum rifle back.
What was so good about the Drum Gun? The drum rifle, in English “Drum Gun”, was one of the weapons in Fortnite that immediately captured the hearts of many players. The compact gun was extremely effective at close to medium ranges, dealt considerable damage due to its good rate of fire, and could fire long with the 50-round magazine. It was virtually indispensable.
The previously common assault rifle as an all-round weapon became unnecessary if you had a Drum Gun. And in close combat, at most the controversial P90 or the shotgun as a double pump was an equal choice.
Drum Gun and the “Spray Meta”
With all its advantages, the drum rifle was very popular among players. Besides the P90, this weapon was crucial for the current meta gameplay in Fortnite. This is called “Spray” and is designed to advance aggressively with rapid-fire weapons and shred the opponent.
Drum Gun was too strong: As the drum rifle was so strong and displaced other weapons, it was probably removed in patch 5.4. For sprayers, the P90 remains, which, however, mainly excels at short distances.
New meta planned? With the new suppressed assault rifle, an assault rifle was deliberately brought back into the game, which appeals more to campers and tactical players than to hyper-mobile “sprayers”. Epic seemingly aims to intentionally change the meta.
Players are angry, want Drum Gun back
As always, when a popular weapon is nerfed or even removed, players’ discontent runs high. Since the weapon was so good, it is missed by many fans. While opponents of the spray meta welcome Epic’s decision, many players are angry.
Players complain about Epic’s decision: They should have better kicked the P90, which would have been much worse. Others lament that Epic is ruining everything that makes Fortnite fun. First the double pump gun, now the Tommy Gun. This makes Fortnite make no sense anymore!
That Epic brings back the Drum Gun so quickly is rather questionable. What do you think? Was it a good idea to ban the weapon?
