Content Update v4.50

Content Update v4.50 was released on July 3rd, 2018.

=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.



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.



= Battle Royale =

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
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 * 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.