Fortnite patch notes 5.0: New SMG added with first season 5 content update

fans have today received a new 5.0 content update, and patch notes revealed the biggest update to Battle Royale is the brand new SMG.

The official Fortnite Twitter account just announced that the content update is available and also posted patch notes for the 5.0 update.

The Fortnite Twitter account tweeted: “New weapons arrive to both game modes!

“Find out all the details in the v5.0 Content Update Patch Notes”.

The patch notes were published in a post on the Epic Games website, which also revealed the new Typewriter Assault Rifle for Save The World.

In the patch notes, the Fortnite team said: “Gear up, two new weapons make their way into Save the World and Battle Royale.

“Try these new additions for yourself in the v5.0 Content Update.”

Fortnite fans had earlier this week been teased that the new submachine gun was coming to Battle Royale.

When Fortnite players logged into Battle Royale the first feature being teased on the new updates screen was the submachine gun.

Fortnite fans were told: “New SMG weapon with a fast rate of fire and improved mobility”.

Epic Games yesterday revealed on the Fortnite Twitter account that a content update was coming to Fortnite season 5 for Tuesday.

They tweeted: “Discover what’s new in the v5.0 Content Update!

“Available tomorrow, July 17 at 8 AM Eastern Time (1200 GMT).”

This is a later time than usual as Fortnite updates usually drop around 9am UK time.

FORTNITE CONTENT UPDATE 5.0 PATCH NOTES

Submachine Gun (Battle Royale)

Make enemies think twice before they push you. Run and gun with the new Submachine Gun, ideal for those intense close range battles.

Typewriter Assault Rifle (Save the World)

If the pen is mightier than the sword then what does that make the Typewriter Assault Rifle? This high capacity weapon takes the cake when it comes to Husk clearing!

Save the World 50% Off Sale (Save the World)

Level up with your friends and lead the world’s remaining Heroes in the fight to save humanity and take back the world.

BATTLE ROYALE

WEAPONS + ITEMS

Submachine Gun added.

Available in Common, Uncommon, and Rare variants.

19-21 base damage.

FORTNITE BATTLE ROYALE PATCH NOTES – CONTINUED

Uses Light Ammo.

30 round capacity.

Can be found in floor loot and chests.

Tactical SMG has been added to the Vault.

Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle damage increased to 75/78 from 63/66.

SAVE THE WORLD

50% OFF SALE!

Purchase the game for half off for a limited time.

Starts July 17 and ends July 30.

WEAPONS + ITEMS

Typewriter Assault Rifle added to the Weekly Store.

A mid-range assault weapon with a high capacity magazine and a lateral kick. Its shooting profile makes it ideal for clearing groups of nearby enemies in mobile engagements.

Available Wednesday, July 18 at 8 PM EST until Wednesday, July 25 at 8 PM EST.