Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4: Massive Loot Pool Shakeup - New Arsenal, Vaulted Gear & Returning Classics
Fortnite's bug-busting Chapter 6 Season 4 has completely overhauled the loot pool, vaulting all superhero gear and introducing 14 new weapons built for exterminating the island's insect invasion.
Launched August 7th, the Onimorph eXtermination Rangers (O.X.R.) theme brings a swarm of changes. All weapons from Season 3's Supernova Academy are gone, including fan-favorite Hero Items like Myst Gauntlets, Robin’s Grapnel Gun, and the Unstable Shotgun series.
The New Arsenal (14 Weapons)
Designed for heavy bug combat, the new hitscan weapons include:
- O.X.R. Series: O.X.R. Rifle, Eradicator O.X.R. Rifle
- Enhanced Firepower: Enhanced Assault Rifle, Enhanced Wrecker Revolver
- Specialized Tools: Leadspitter 3000, Sweeper Shotgun, Double Trouble, Wrecker Revolver, Marksman Wrecker Revolver
- Bug-Blasters: Swarmstrike Launcher, Bug Blaster
- Utility: Shock ‘N Slow Shockwave Launcher, Slapberry Fizz
Unvaulted Classics Making a Comeback
Epic Games brings back popular weapons and items for extra firepower:
- Weapons: Hammer Assault Rifle, Stinger SMG, Flare Gun, Holo Twister AR
- Movement: Shockwave Launcher, Launch Pad (Throwable), Crash Pad Jr.
- Healing: Slurp Juice, Chug Splash, Flowberry Fizz
Key Vaulted Items (Superhero Era Ends)
Say goodbye to Season 3's entire arsenal:
- Shotguns: Outlaw, Sentinel Pump, Twinfire Auto
- SMGs/Pistols: Surgefire SMG, Killswitch Revolvers, Hyperburst Pistol
- Snipers/DMRs: Kor’s Deadeye, Thunderclap DMR
- Hero Gear: Myst Gauntlets, Storm Beast Pom Poms, Tracking Visor
- Healing/Utility: Chug Jug, Med Mist, Shield Bubble Jr., Grappler
With new POIs like The Hive and O.X.R. HQ offering high-tier loot, players must adapt fast. The new arsenal focuses on firepower and bug control, while returning classics offer tactical flexibility. Is this the most exciting loot reset yet?
