Fortnite Patch 4.5 adds Stars and Stripes Heroes, Drum Gun, Stink Bomb and More

Jul 3, 2018

Epic Games has released Fortnite patch 4.5 across all platforms which adds new content to the shooter, including Stars and Stripes heroes, the all-new Drum Gun, and more.

“Topple your rivals with the latest weapon to drop into Battle Royale, the Drum Gun”, Epic writes on its blog. “Need to clear the room? Throw a stink bomb, now in Save the World. A firework show on the go, find the Freedom’s Herald Pistol in Save the World now.”

We’ve included the full release notes for the 4.5 content update below:

Drum Gun (Battle Royale)
The stopping power of a rifle and the fire rate of an SMG. Find the new Drum Gun in-game now.

Stink Bomb (Save the World)
What’s that smell? Give a Smasher a whiff of the Stink Bomb, available now in Save the World.

Freedom Herald Pistol (Save the World)
Brighten a Husk’s day with the Freedom Herald Pistol.

Stars and Stripes Heroes (Save the World)
Celebrate summer with the Star and Stripes Heroes! Find them in the Event Store for a limited time.

Release notes Fortnite patch 4.5 (content update)

HEROES

Stars and Stripes Constructor has been added to the Event Store.

Stars and Stripes Penny – Legendary Electro-Pulse.

Available July 4, at 8pm ET.

Stars and Stripes Outlander has been added to the Event Store.

Stars and Stripes A.C. – Legendary Trailblaster.

Available on July 4, at 8pm ET.

WEAPONS + ITEMS

Stink Bomb added

Hurls a grenade that unleashes a cloud that damages enemies over time. Doesn’t persist outside of missions.

Freedom’s Herald Pistol added to the Weekly Store.

Launches firecrackers that bounce off walls, and will knockback and damage enemies in a small radius when they explode.

Available on July 4, at 8pm ET.

The Lynx Assault Rifle has been added to the Weekly Store.

A slow firing burst assault rifle with above average headshot damage and excellent stability.

Available on July 4, at 8pm ET.