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Fortnite Compact SMG Nerf: What’s Changed in the SMG Balance Hotfix?

By Bradley Russell

We knew this was coming. A Fortnite Compact SMG nerf hotfix has just been launched by Epic to address the wildly overpowered compact SMG amid accusations of unfair balance within the game. The full patch notes are below, including a look at SMG drop rate changes, the new fire rate, and what it means for the future of the Compact SMG in Fortnite.

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Bradley Russell
Bradley Russell

Hey, I’m Bradley. I am legally required to tell you that my puns are terrible and I should, under no circumstances, be told otherwise. I’m that weird gaming guy you can’t really fit into one neat box: I love all of the sports games, Madden especially, but I’m equally at home polishing off a 45-hour Japanese visual novel. Also, go and play Danganronpa. Like, right now. Seriously.

For my sins, I’m a Crystal Palace and Colts fan which means I’m down in the dumps most weekends – so feel free to mock me over on Twitter.

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