Fortnite Is Fixing the Pump Shotgun

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The way that the Pump Shotgun is fired and pumped in Fortnite is being changed in an upcoming update.

With the way that the Pump Shotgun works now, players can fire the powerful weapon and then quickly switch to a different weapon. Doing so will bypass the pumping action that delays the next shot, thus maximizing the amount of power that can be dished out in a short amount of time.

While it’s a neat trick to use in heated fights – some might call it an exploit – it does negate one of the weapon’s main weaknesses. Epic Games announced on Reddit that a solution for this problem was coming in Patch 3.0 with the pumping action now being made mandatory whether you switch weapons or not.

“Many of you have shared feedback with us regarding Pump Shotguns. Thank you! Your input helps shape the future of Battle Royale and we greatly appreciate your comments and concerns.

“The Pump Shotgun’s high damage is balanced by its long reload time, and bypassing that weakness makes the weapon stronger than intended.

“So, with the upcoming release of 3.0.0, we are making an adjustment to the Pump Shotgun behavior. If you fire the Pump Shotgun and quickly switch weapons, the next time it’s selected it will be forced to pump before firing again. This feature will only be enabled for Pump Shotguns, but we will closely monitor other weapon types for similar concerns.”


The change might not be officially categorized as a nerf since this change just makes the weapon work the way that it was originally intended to, but for those Fortnite players who were using the tactic, it’d definitely be considered a nerf. Epic Game’s announcement regarding the change follows continued feedback from players regarding the issue, though it did take a couple of patches for the Pump Shotgun to receive attention after it was first brought up.

Patch 3.0 will be the update that introduces the Pump Shotgun change, but in the meantime, players are already coming up with different tactics and ides that’ll allow the weapon to remain relevant in power such as using it with the Tactical SMG.

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Source: http://comicbook.com/gaming/2018/02/18/fortnite-pump-shotgun/

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CraigPosted:

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-Lewy The fact people need to double pump is embarrassing. Such a scrubby way to play.


If it works and works well, people will abuse it.


Tbf it's not as bad as glitching under the map. Or getting booted offline. Those are scrubby.


Wasn't even aware that was a thing. But I thought that all died out about 5 years ago lol.

GhostPosted:

Craig
-Lewy The fact people need to double pump is embarrassing. Such a scrubby way to play.


If it works and works well, people will abuse it.


Tbf it's not as bad as glitching under the map. Or getting booted offline. Those are scrubby.

CraigPosted:

-Lewy The fact people need to double pump is embarrassing. Such a scrubby way to play.


If it works and works well, people will abuse it.

TomPosted:

-Lewy
Tom
2018
Tom
2018
Tom Well i guess there goes the double pump trick I always use. TBH, that was the only way i really got kills. Guess i need to get my skill level up with ARs and Snipers.


Never used this trick but was always killed by it.. Annoying as hell. Glad they are fixing it lmao


Since I have terrible accuracy, id always run 2 pumps so I can have double the chance at hitting guys (and double the shotgun damage).


this is the most annoying thing in the world lmao

I usually hide and when I get close to someone I freak out and run away I hate playing solo... I get too scared because of people like you xD


it is annoying but it works. DPS on the shotguns are 60 to the body and 100+ to the head. With a double pump, those statistics are amazing if you can hit both shots. Which is why im disappointed this is being fixed.


Dude, it needs to be fixed. It's broken and provides a severely unfair advantage in close combat..


Yes it does, Sucks for those bad players who took advantage of this and even those good players, guess ill have to play like a regular person and get my ass kicked every game now.

LGWPosted:

Tom
2018
Tom
2018
Tom Well i guess there goes the double pump trick I always use. TBH, that was the only way i really got kills. Guess i need to get my skill level up with ARs and Snipers.


Never used this trick but was always killed by it.. Annoying as hell. Glad they are fixing it lmao


Since I have terrible accuracy, id always run 2 pumps so I can have double the chance at hitting guys (and double the shotgun damage).


this is the most annoying thing in the world lmao

I usually hide and when I get close to someone I freak out and run away I hate playing solo... I get too scared because of people like you xD


it is annoying but it works. DPS on the shotguns are 60 to the body and 100+ to the head. With a double pump, those statistics are amazing if you can hit both shots. Which is why im disappointed this is being fixed.


Dude, it needs to be fixed. It's broken and provides a severely unfair advantage in close combat..

TomPosted:

2018
Tom
2018
Tom Well i guess there goes the double pump trick I always use. TBH, that was the only way i really got kills. Guess i need to get my skill level up with ARs and Snipers.


Never used this trick but was always killed by it.. Annoying as hell. Glad they are fixing it lmao


Since I have terrible accuracy, id always run 2 pumps so I can have double the chance at hitting guys (and double the shotgun damage).


this is the most annoying thing in the world lmao

I usually hide and when I get close to someone I freak out and run away I hate playing solo... I get too scared because of people like you xD


it is annoying but it works. DPS on the shotguns are 60 to the body and 100+ to the head. With a double pump, those statistics are amazing if you can hit both shots. Which is why im disappointed this is being fixed.

QTPosted:

Tom
2018
Tom Well i guess there goes the double pump trick I always use. TBH, that was the only way i really got kills. Guess i need to get my skill level up with ARs and Snipers.


Never used this trick but was always killed by it.. Annoying as hell. Glad they are fixing it lmao


Since I have terrible accuracy, id always run 2 pumps so I can have double the chance at hitting guys (and double the shotgun damage).


this is the most annoying thing in the world lmao

I usually hide and when I get close to someone I freak out and run away I hate playing solo... I get too scared because of people like you xD

TomPosted:

2018
Tom Well i guess there goes the double pump trick I always use. TBH, that was the only way i really got kills. Guess i need to get my skill level up with ARs and Snipers.


Never used this trick but was always killed by it.. Annoying as hell. Glad they are fixing it lmao


Since I have terrible accuracy, id always run 2 pumps so I can have double the chance at hitting guys (and double the shotgun damage).

LGWPosted:

The fact people need to double pump is embarrassing. Such a scrubby way to play.

QTPosted:

Tom Well i guess there goes the double pump trick I always use. TBH, that was the only way i really got kills. Guess i need to get my skill level up with ARs and Snipers.


Never used this trick but was always killed by it.. Annoying as hell. Glad they are fixing it lmao


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