Fortnite v34.21 Update: New Weapons & Scorpion Mythic Arrive

Fortnite v34.21 Update: Scorpion Mythic, First Blood Medallion & Weapon Buffs Redefine Chapter 6 Meta

Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2 just got a major shakeup with the release of v34.21, bringing new weapons, balance updates, and a high-profile Mortal Kombat crossover to the island.

Here’s everything you need to know about the latest patch — including Scorpion’s Mythic Kombat Kit, returning fan favorites, and explosive new mechanics.

🔥 Scorpion’s Mythic Kombat Kit Arrives in Fortnite

The star of the update is the introduction of the Scorpion Mythic Kit, part of the ongoing Mortal Kombat x Fortnitecollaboration.

🗺️ You can obtain it by defeating Scorpion at one of the three themed POIs:

• The Pit

• The Living Forest

• The Dead Pool

🧰 Scorpion’s Kombat Kit Includes:

• Punch Attack – Fast, high-impact melee

• Fire Breath – AoE damage over time

• Spear Throw – Signature “Get over here!” chain ability

💡 This durability-free melee weapon delivers devastating damage in close-range encounters — a must-have for aggressive players.

💥 First Blood Medallion: Explosive New Gameplay Mechanic

This update also introduces the First Blood Medallion, a new combat feature that gives you an edge in gunfights:

• 🎯 First bullet in each magazine explodes on impact

• ⚠️ Bonus damage at the start of engagements

• 🧠 Adds tactical depth to early shots and 1v1 duels

🔁 Returning Weapons (With Buffs & Nerfs)

Three popular weapons return in this update — with balance adjustments that reshape their roles in the current meta.

🧠 Scoped Burst SMG

• Returns from the vault

• Combines mid-range accuracy with SMG speed

• Great for players who value controlled bursts

🔄 TwinMag AR

• Dual magazines for fast reloading

• Damage nerf: -3 per shot

• Still effective for aggressive, high-pressure tactics

🔫 Infiltrator Pump Shotgun

• +20% damage buff

• Ideal for close-quarters dominance

• Now on par with top-tier shotguns this season

🧨 What This Means for the Meta

The v34.21 Fortnite update continues Epic’s trend of integrating pop culture, mechanical diversity, and dynamic balance shifts. Whether you're a melee specialist, an AR fan, or a shotgun strategist — this patch offers something for every playstyle.

📌 TL;DR – Fortnite v34.21 Patch Highlights

• 🔥 Scorpion’s Kombat Kit (Mythic) now available via Mortal Kombat collab

• 💣 First Blood Medallion: exploding first bullet per magazine

• 🔁 Unvaulted weapons:

  • Scoped Burst SMG

  • TwinMag AR (nerfed)

  • Infiltrator Pump Shotgun (buffed)

• 🎮 Gameplay meta now more diverse and tactical