Epic has announced the next new weapon for the online shooter Fortnite: Battle Royale. The “Heavy Assault Rifle” looks like the AK-47. Additionally, two new skins are available in the Fortnite shop today that have a bit of Mad Max flavor.
This is the new weapon: In Fortnite, the weapon is called “Heavy Assault Rifle.” As a hint, players are told the weapon is most effective when fired in short bursts.
The new weapon resembles the Russian assault rifle “Kalashnikov” or AK-47 in its design. The assault rifle has been produced since 1947. It is estimated that about 100 million units have been produced. It is named after its inventor.
The AK-47 is considered a reliable assault rifle. It is probably one of the most famous firearms in the world.
The Kalashnikov has appeared in countless video games: From Fallout Tactics (2001), to Far Cry 2 (2008), and up to Ghost Recon Wildlands (2017).
Heavy Assault Rifle in Fortnite could arrive as early as Tuesday
This is what the weapon could be like in Fortnite: Since it is a “heavy assault rifle,” the damage is likely to be higher compared to other assault rifles. To balance this, the recoil could be significant, making it difficult to consistently hit targets with the weapon.
The AK-47 is likely to become a weapon for close to mid-range in Fortnite. It could make a statement. In the last patch, 3 weapons were removed – soon there will be more.
When will the AK-47 be available? It is expected to be available with the next update in Fortnite. The update is anticipated around Tuesday afternoon (November 6). However, it is also possible that the patch may be delayed. Last week it was released on Thursday.
These skins are new in the shop today: These two skins are currently new in the Fortnite shop. They are the blue skins “Rabatz” and “Chaos” for 1200 V-Bucks each.
More skins have already been discovered by data miners and will soon be available in the Fortnite shop.
What’s next? The big highlight of Fortnite kicks off today, Sunday. A major in-game event is expected, which could change the Fortnite map:
