The Fortnite Season 9 vaulted weapons list is perhaps more extensive than you would expect, as Epic Games has taken an axe to a number of fan-favorite weapons and gadgets. In particular, the Pump Shotgun vaulted news is hitting the community hard, as many players enjoyed using that close-range weapon, and the new Combat Shotgun doesn’t scratch that itch. While a number of guns were removed from the game, Epic Games also targeted some useful tools like the Balloons and Buried Treasure. Though the latest update did add a lot to the Battle Royale experience, it also took some fun stuff away. Here’s our all Fortnite Season 9 vaulted weapons list.
All Fortnite Season 9 Vaulted Weapons List
Buried below the “What’s New?” section of the latest patch notes is a lengthy list of vaulted weapons and in-game items, which can no longer be found in the game. These include the aforementioned Pump Shotgun, as well as the Scoped Revolver, Suppressed Assault Rifle, and Thermal Assault Rifle. The Clingers grenade has also been vaulted.
Tools like the Poison Dart Trap and Balloons have been cut as well, meaning you’ll no longer walk into a room full of poison, or see enemies floating by powered by helium. Of course, you won’t be able to use these tools either!
Here is the All Fortnite Season 9 Vaulted Weapons List:
- Vaulted Clingers
- Vaulted Buried Treasure
- Vaulted Pump Shotgun
- Vaulted Poison Dart Trap
- Vaulted Scoped Revolver
- Vaulted Suppressed Assault Rifle
- Vaulted Thermal Assault Rifle
- Vaulted Balloons
All of these items have been removed from the Battle Royale experience and added to the Vault. While it’s sad to see items leave the game, vaulted items are able to return at a later date, so it’s less of a “goodbye” and more of a “see you later.”
Talking specifically about the Pump Shotgun vaulting, Epic Games stated the following:
We want the beginning of each Season to feel fresh and allow for a new gameplay experience along with all the new Seasonal content. Whether its new cross-map mobility, new weapons, or just new places to drop – you should feel like there is plenty to explore and experience. Specifically when it comes to Pump Shotguns, they stand out significantly: they currently account for over 26% of eliminations in default playlists, with the next weapon type not even coming close. Rather than nerfing the Pump Shotgun to a point where it no longer lives up to its fantasy, our preference is to return it to the vault, giving us an opportunity to revisit the general balance of the item, while introducing a new shotgun.
Our goal with the Combat Shotgun is to provide an item that fills a similar niche, but with a different risk and reward. We’re excited to see how you all use the new shotgun and look forward to your feedback on this shift.
It’s also possible that these items will return through an “Unvaulting Vote,” similar to what took place during the conclusion of Season 8.
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Dire
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Galaxy
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Giddy Up
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Merry Marauder
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Nightshade
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Recon Expert
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Renegade Raider
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Royale Bomber
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The Reaper
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Trog
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