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Fortnite’s Chapter 6 Season 4: Shock ‘N Awesome arrives on August 7, and the season is themed around an alien bug infestation on the island. You’ll need heavy firepower to take out these bugs, so Season 4 Shock ‘N Awesome is packed with new weaponry.
In this guide, we break down all the new weapons and loot you’ll need to fight the infestation on the island. For more on this season, here is everything new in battle royale for Chapter 6 Season 4: Shock ‘N Awesome. You can view all the new Season 4 map locations here.
New weapons in Season 4: Shock ‘N Awesome
Taking out the map’s new bug types will require some heavy firepower from O.X.R., who is the island’s new anti-bug military defense force. The following new weapons can be found as loot throughout the map. Only some of these are available at launch, but more guns and items are being added later in the season.
The Bug Blaster is described as a weapon that fires explosive plasma projectiles, or it can be charged up to pack a greater punch.
Other O.X.R. bug-fighting weapons announced include:
- Leadspitter 3000 minigun
- Sweeper Shotgun
- O.X.R. Rifle
- Wrecker Revolver
- Swarmstrike laser-guided rocket launcher
Later this Season, you’ll be able to wield the iconic Power Rangers sidearm called the Blade Blaster. This sci-fi energy pistol is described as a lightweight hip cannon that allows for quick-trap firing or powerful, charged-up bursts.
Other new weapons in Season 4: Shock ‘N Awesome
Last season’s hero rank system returns, but it’s renamed as O.X.R. ranks. All players will start each match with a C rank, and can rise through the ranks of B, A, S, and S+. Your O.X.R. rank will increase as you kill bugs, eliminate opponents, and loot chests.
These are the all-new Exotics that can be found (exclusively in bunkers) after hitting O.X.R. Rank A:
- Eradicator O.X.R. Rifle: After successfully hitting an enemy, its damage ramps up with subsequent successful hits
- Double Trouble: Two shotguns that can be double-pumped and swapped between with no delay
- Shock n’ Slow Shockwave Launcher: Lobs Shockwave Grenades that cause a slowdown effect mid-air to both enemies and allies
- Marksman Wrecker Revolver: Wrecker Revolver but with a higher hip fire rate and headshot multiplier
- Exotic Slap Berry Fizz: Flowberry Fizz that also grants Slap
Lastly, there’s a new combat vehicle. The Hammerhead Choppa is an O.X.R. helicopter that allows for brief hovering mid-air while you switch seats to control a cannon on the other side.
Images of some of these new weapons and equipment for Chapter 6 Season 4: Shock ‘N Awesome can be seen below.