A new Fortnite patch has nerfed several Season 3 weapons, including the popular Nitro Fists, alongside the newly added vehicle attachments such as Machine Gun and Grenade Launcher Turrets. Considering how both vehicles and Nitro Fists have become a core part of the Fortnite meta lately, the change might have a significant impact on the way the game is played.

Fortnite is always surprising fans with its high-profile collaborations and Chapter 5 Season 3 was no exception. While many were expecting a Mad Max-themed season, the Fallout partnership caught several fans off-guard. While some are still unhappy about the absence of the Mad Max collab, there are still rumors afloat that it could still make its way to Fortnite. In the meantime, a new update has made a few interesting changes to the game.

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A series of changes were rolled out recently for Fortnite as part of its latest Chapter 5 Season 3 hotfix. While several weapons were tweaked, the changes to Fortnite's Nitro Fists are by far the most talked about aspect of the patch. The Nitro Fists punch, uppercut, and air punch damage have all been reduced, affecting the damage they do to structures. When using the item against players, only the air punch damage will feel reduced.

This is not the only weapon that was nerfed, however, as both the Grenade Launcher and Machine Gun turret's damage have also been nerfed. Additionally, the Machine Gun turret's fire rate has also been reduced to make it more balanced. There have been a few buffs to improve some of the existing items in the game, too. The Nitro Splash's stack size has been increased and also gives infinite stamina while the Nitro effect is active in Fortnite.

The Tactical Assault Rifle which was unvaulted in the previous Fortnite season also gets a buff to provide an increased damage output. The Harbinger SMG, on the other hand, has a faster reload and fire rate after the update. Last but not least, the update also fixes an issue with the Boom Bolt which was causing higher-than-expected damage to structures built by players.

The Nitro Fists have been one of the most used items in the game following the release of the new Season, as many players considered them a viable option for counteracting the dominance of vehicles in the game. This is not the only nerf that the Nitro Fists have gotten in recent times, as the recharge time was increased previously. A few fans were already unhappy about that, so this new change might not go down well with the Fortnite community.

Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3 June 7th Hotfix Patch Notes

• Get even splashier with increased Nitro Splash stack size (the Nitro effect also gives infinite stamina!)
• Tactical Assault Rifle damage has been increased.
• Harbinger SMG reloads faster and has an increased fire rate. Brrt brrt!
• Reduced Nitro Fists’ punch and uppercut damage to structures and air punch damage to both structures and players.
• Slightly reduced Grenade Launcher Turret damage to players.
• Slightly reduced Machine Gun Turret’s damage and fire rate.
• Fixed a bug causing higher Boom Bolt damage to player-built structures than intended.

Fortnite

Fortnite is a massively popular game that has several modes, the most famous of which is the online battle royale mode. In this mode, players collect items, build structures, and battle it out to be the ultimate victor.

Platform(s)

PC , iOS , Mobile , Xbox One , Android , PS5 , Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S , Switch

Released

July 25, 2017

Developer(s)

Epic Games

Publisher(s)

Epic Games

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