Summary
The Zapotron, aFortniteweapon so rare that it was only available in-game for a total of 30 minutes back in 2017, could be returning in a future update according to a reliable data miner. This incredibly rareFortniteweapon was available before the game’s very first season but was ultimately removed as the game’s developers felt that it wasn’t suitable for the shooter’s Battle Royale mode.
While the Zapotron remained in the game files right up until Chapter 1 Season 4, it never returned. Its short lifespan meant that the majority of today’sFortniteplayers have never experienced this incredibly overpowered weapon. The weapon is classified as a Sniper Rifle and uses Energy Cells as ammunition, which also hasn’t been seen in-game since the weapon’s removal. Although there have been numerous sightings of the weapon over the years, such as a brief appearance in aFortnitex Marvel comic series, the Zapotron has yet to make a triumphant return in-game. But it looks like that might be about to change.
Fortnite Leak Suggests Zapotron Is Returning
With thelaunch ofFortniteOGback in December, some of the game’s most iconic weapons, items, and locations made a return. But as the Zapotron predatesFortnite’s earliest seasons, nobody anticipated the weapon returning for the OG mode. However, according to leaker HYPEX, that could be about to change. In a new post on Twitter, the leaker said that the weapon will be returning toFortniteOG soon as it has made a sudden reappearance in the game’s files. While this has yet to be officially confirmed by Epic Games, it is worth noting that the Zapotron hasn’t been in the game’s files since Chapter 1, so its readdition certainly gives credibility to its in-game return.
The Zapotron was re-added to the game’s files with the release of anewFortniteupdate on January 14, which added a new feature that allowed players to use festival instruments as pickaxes and back blings. Alongside this new feature, the latestFortniteupdate also brought with it a collaboration with Hatsune Miku. The collab included two Miku skins and a variety of special cosmetic items and music for players to obtain via the in-game item shop.
It’s unclear when exactly the Zapotron could be returning, butFortniteOG Season 1 is currently set to end on January 31at 2 AM ET, according to Epic Games.FortniteOG will then rotate into Chapter 1 Season 2, bringing with it all of the game’s weapon loot, locations, and more from the original season. With the Zapotron only featuring in-game for such a short period of time before the beginning of Chapter 1 Season 1, it’s unknown as to how Epic intends to slot the weapon into the game’s rotation.
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