v4.5 Content Update

Suppressing Fire!

Topple your rivals with the latest weapon to drop into Battle Royale, the Drum Gun. 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. TEST

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.
Drum Gun (Battle Royale)

Stink Bomb (Save the World)

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

Freedom Herald Pistol (Save the World)

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

Battle Royale

Limited Time Modes

Playground LTM

  • The Playground LTM will be turning off on Thursday, July 12th as we take it back under construction for the next version.  

Weapons + Items

  • Drum Gun added
    • The Drum Gun is a hybrid weapon that combines the stopping power of a rifle with the suppressive ability and fire rate of an SMG.  
    • Available in Uncommon and Rare variants.
      • 26/27 base damage.
    • 50 round capacity.
    • Uses Medium Ammo.
    • Can be found from floor loot, chests, and Vending Machines.

Save The World

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.

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Suppressing fire!

Topple your rivals with the latest weapon to drop into Battle Royale, the Drum Gun. 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.

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.

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

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

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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.

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Known Issues

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