Epic Games has quietly rolled out a mid-season balancing update to Fortnite Chapter 6, Season 4, and it’s already shaking up the meta. Without any flashy announcement, several fan-favorite weapons and mobility medallions have been toned down — while one heavy-hitting minigun got a surprising buff.
Mobility Medallions Hit with Major Reductions
The patch delivers a clear message: Season 4’s movement-heavy playstyle is getting dialed back. Two key medallions, which previously gave players massive mobility advantages, were hit hardest:
- Surge Medallion: Slide speed bonuses cut in half and overall movement speed reduced.
- Springleg Medallion: Lower jump height and faster stamina drain, making repeated leaps riskier.
Weapon Nerfs You’ll Notice Right Away
Some of the season’s deadliest gear also saw their teeth filed down:
- Wrecker Revolver: Loses the “double pump” combo trick, with damage dropping by 4 points per rarity (Legendary now deals 90 instead of 94).
- Shockwave Grenades: Appear far less frequently on the map.
- Swarmstrike Launcher: Lower base damage, though its swarm mode blast now hits harder — a trade-off for players who time their shots right.
These tweaks are clearly aimed at slowing early-game chaos and rewarding smarter positioning over constant high-speed aggression.
A Big Win for the Leadspitter 3000
While most of the arsenal got nerfed, one weapon got the star treatment: the Leadspitter 3000 minigun now has drastically reduced recoil. That shift turns what was once a clunky, spray-and-pray gun into a surprisingly accurate choice for players who want to keep pressure on opponents.
Why Epic Made These Changes
The update first surfaced thanks to data-miners, who spotted the adjustments buried in patch files before Epic confirmed them. It’s part of a broader push to make Season 4 more about precision and timing rather than raw speed and power. With less mobility and more controlled gunplay, players will need to rethink drop spots, loadouts, and even when to engage in fights.
For some, that might mean pairing the newly improved Leadspitter with a high-burst option like the Swarmstrike in swarm mode. For others, sticking to versatile all-rounders could be the safest bet in a slower-paced battlefield.
