🎯 Fortnite Ballistic’s v33.30 update is here! This latest patch introduces the powerful Drum Gun, major weapon balance changes, and economy adjustments.
Going live on January 31, 2025, this update refines gameplay mechanics as Ballistic continues its early access phase. Epic Games has also teased new weapons, Flex Gadgets, and upcoming maps—so stay tuned for more!
Drum Gun Arrives in Fortnite Ballistic
The Drum Gun is now available in Fortnite Ballistic, bringing high-damage, close-to-mid-range firepower to the battlefield.
🔥 Weapon Overview
✅ High damage output for close-to-mid-range combat.
✅ Large magazine size—great for suppressing fire and controlling lanes.
✅ Available in the Buy Menu for 3,500 Credits at the start of each round.
🏆 Best Strategies for Using the Drum Gun
✔️ Suppress enemy movement by holding down fire.
✔️ Use controlled bursts to improve accuracy and manage recoil.
✔️ Dominate tight spaces (like B-Site corridors) with sustained pressure.
Weapon Balance Changes in v33.30
Several weapons have received buffs, nerfs, and price adjustments to improve overall balance.
🔫 Hammer Pump Shotgun
⬆️ Buffed: Increased point-blank and mid-range damage.
⬇️ Nerfed: Reduced long-range damage & headshot multiplier lowered from 3x to 2x.
🔥 Frenzy Auto Shotgun
⬆️ Buffed: Slightly increased point-blank and mid-range damage.
⬇️ Nerfed: Slightly reduced long-range damage.
💰 Price drop: Reduced from 1,600 to 1,500 Credits.
🎯 Reaper Sniper Rifle
🚀 Faster follow-up shots with reduced first-shot accuracy recovery time.
🔄 Magazine size increased from 3 to 5 rounds.
💰 Price drop: Reduced from 5,000 to 4,700 Credits.
Economy Adjustments in Fortnite Ballistic
💰 Rift Point Device – Plant bonus reduced from 500 to 200 Credits.
💰 Hyper SMG Cost Increased – Now 1,800 Credits (previously 1,500).
💰 Cheaper Weapons: Frenzy Auto Shotgun & Reaper Sniper Rifle now cost less.
Additional Gameplay Improvements
✅ Players can no longer manually drop Smoke Grenades or Flashbangs during the buy phase.
✅ Flex Gadgets, Smoke Grenades, and Flashbangs disabled in the buy phase.
✅ Pre-match waiting screen now shows player count needed to start a match.
Final Thoughts: What’s Next for Fortnite Ballistic?
With the Drum Gun shaking up the meta, weapon balancing updates, and better economy management, Fortnite Ballistic v33.30 is a game-changing update.
As Ballistic’s early access phase continues, expect new weapons, maps, and gameplay mechanics in upcoming patches!
🔥 Jump into Fortnite Ballistic now and experience the action firsthand!
