Every weapon and item in the Fortnite Battle Royale Vault \u2013 Updated September 9 2019 Developers rarely add a new item or weapon to a game just to remove it a few months later. The developers of Fortnite, however, don\u2019t tend to follow normal conventions. Instead, Epic Games regularly remove items from their massively popular battle royale game, placing them into the Vault. The development team do this as a way to keep the game fresh and innovative, never allowing one style of play to dominate the game for too long. While items that are vaulted are taken out of the hands of players, Epic Games have stated that any weapons or item removed from the game has a chance of returning to the game at any time. Read More: Full list of Fortnite Battle Royale world records With that in mind, here is a look at every item that has been vaulted in Fortnite Battle Royale. Zapotron \u2013 Vaulted: September 29, 2017 Submachine Gun \u2013 Vaulted: February 12, 2018 Crossbow \u2013 Vaulted: May 1, 2018 Revolver \u2013 Vaulted: September 6, 2018 Light Machine Gun \u2013 Vaulted: September 27, 2018 Remote Explosives \u2013 Vaulted: September 27, 2018 Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle \u2013 Vaulted: November 1, 2018 Chiller \u2013 Vaulted: December 6, 2018 Double Barrel Shotgun \u2013 Vaulted: December 6, 2018 Infinity Blade \u2013 Vaulted: December 14, 2018 Burst Assault Rifle \u2013 Vaulted: January 8, 2019 Port-A-Fortress \u2013 Vaulted: January 22, 2019 Behind the Burst Rifle, this was probably one of the most surprising Vaults we\u2019ve seen in the game\u2019s history. While it\u2019s true that FaZe\u2019s Turner \u2018Tfue\u2019 Tenney recently found a bug that made the item pretty powerful, there were many players who swore by the Grappler. It seems as though Epic is wants to cut down on some of the mobility options in the game and the Grappler was simply next in line. Bolt-action Sniper Rifle \u2013 Vaulted: January 29, 2019 The classic sniper rifle has been placed in the vault to the surprise of many fans. The popular weapon had been one of the most-used items in the game but Epic decided to take it away. Heavy Shotgun \u2013 Vaulted: January 29, 2019 The Heavy Shotgun was added back on March 22, 2018, adding variety to the close-quarters combat selection of weapons in the game. Since it\u2019s addition, it had been through a number of changes \u2013 mainly nerfs \u2013 in a bid to make the weapon balanced. However, Epic have made the move to vault the weapon, shrinking the pool of shotguns available to players in-game. Submachine Gun \u2013 Vaulted: January 29, 2019 Burst Assault Rifle \u2013 Vaulted: January 29, 2019 It\u2019s ability to do damage at short-range will be missed by some fans who made it a regular part of their arsenal. Boombox \u2013 Vaulted: February 5, 2019 However, the introduction of Bottle Rockets means that players will still be able to take down enemy builds. Grenade \u2013 Vaulted: February 14, 2019 Sneaky Snowman \u2013 Vaulted: February 28, 2019 Even though players appreciated a bug that let the item absorb fall damage the Snowman was vaulted with the 8.00 patch on February 28. Chiller Grenade \u2013 Vaulted: February 28, 2019 There were a lot of ways to troll opponents with the Chiller Grenade, but Epic Games pulled the plug on it before the start of Season 8. X-4 Stormwing \u2013 Vaulted: February 28, 2019 Shopping Cart \u2013 Vaulted: February 28, 2019 Even though the vehicle had its uses in the game, the Kart was vaulted in the 8.00 patch. Impulse Grenade \u2013 Unvaulted March 12, 2019 Pump Shotgun \u2013 Vaulted May 9 2019 The Buried Treasure item fit in well with the pirate theme of Season 8, but a move to futuristic Season 9 meant there was no room for the the map. Poison Dart Trap \u2013 Vaulted May 9 2019 Suppressed Assault Rifle \u2013 Vaulted May 9 2019 The Compact SMG waved farewell to Fortnite Battle Royale in the v9.01 patch, as Epic Games introduced the new Tactical Assault Rifle. The developers stated that they wanted to \u201creduce the availability of high rate-of-fire weapons,\u201d which spelled the end for the weapon which looked an awful lot like a P90. Suppressed Submachine Gun \u2013 Vaulted May 29 2019 For a short period, the Suppressed Submachine Gun was one of the most useful weapons in the game, but after the return of the Drum Gun it became largely irrelevant in the meta, and convinced Epic Games that it was time for it to move on. Hunting Rifle \u2013 Vaulted June 6 2019 The Hunting Rifle has become somewhat outclassed by the Infantry Rifle,\u201d wrote the developers in the patch notes. \u201cIn addition, there are a few Sniper Rifle options available and we feel it doesn\u2019t currently fill a necessary role in the item lineup.\u201d Boom Bow \u2013 Vaulted June 18 2019 A bow which fired bolts with shotgun shells attached to the front, the weapon\u2019s range meant it dealt damage to players even if the shot didn\u2019t actually connect with the play, and also tore through opponent\u2019s structures with ease. It\u2019s safe to say that not many tears were shed when Epic Games announced it\u2019s departure on June 18. Dual Pistols \u2013 Vaulted June 19 2019 Dataminers have already found a brand new Revolver in the game\u2019s files, so it\u2019s possible that the developers may already have its replacement lined up. Dynamite \u2013 Vaulted June 19 2019 500 The Rare (blue) variant of the Tactical Assault Rifle was vaulted on its own on June 25, leaving the Purple and Gold variants still in the game. This hybrid SMG\/AR was likely vaulted due to the reintroduction of the Drum Gun. Impulse Grenade \u2013 Vaulted June 25 2019 500 Impulse Grenades were put into the vault, as the similar \u2013 albeit stronger -Shockwave Grenade was simultaneously unvaulted. No more impulsing your teammates to their deaths. Rift to Go \u2013 Vaulted June 25 2019 500 The Rift to Go was the final item vaulted in the 9.30 update. While you can still find Rifts in specific locations around the map, the portable version found in chests is no longer available. Suppressed Sniper Rifle \u2013 Vaulted July 17 2019 The Suppressed Sniper Rifle was vaulted, in both its Epic and Legendary forms. The original un-silenced Bolt Action Sniper Rifle was unvaulted simultaneously, in all three rarities. Baller \u2013 Vaulted August 1 2019 500 The controversial Baller was notoriously hard for Epic Games to balance, and was vaulted at the start of Season X, just after the Fortnite World Cup. Quadcrasher \u2013 Vaulted August 1 2019 500 Similar to the Ballers, the Quadcrashers were vaulted as Epic Games look to reduce players\u2019 mobility when getting around the map. The hoverboard, however, remains. Flint-Knock Pistol \u2013 Vaulted August 1 2019 500 Both the Flint-Knock Pistol\u2019s variants were vaulted with Season 10\u2019s inception. The pistol was best known for its knock-back ability, on both the victim and the user, which could also negate fall damage. Shadow Bomb \u2013 Vaulted August 1 2019 500 The Shadow Bomb rendered users nearly invisible, as well as granting double jump abilities, allowing for getaways out of tight spots. Players will have to find other escape routes now. Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle \u2013 Vaulted August 1 2019 500 The Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle was re-vaulted on August 1, following a few months in the game. It has since been replaced by the fully Automatic Sniper Rifle and the Storm Scout Sniper. Epic & Legendary Tactical AR \u2013 Vaulted August 1 2019 500 On August 1, both the Epic and Legendary Tactical Assault Rifles joined the rare variant in the vault, signalling the end for this AR\/SMG hybrid in Fortnite Battle Royale. Mounted Turret \u2013 Vaulted August 1 2019 500 The Mounted Turret was widely considered overpowered when first added, but adjustments to the player hit box while using it saw its popularity fall. This fell to the point where it was no longer considered worthwhile in the game. Air Strike \u2013 Vaulted August 1 2019 500 The Air Strike was vaulted on August 1, just three weeks after its introduction into the game. It was widely accused of further lowering the skill gap between skilful and less skilled players. Itemized Glider Redeploy \u2013 Vaulted August 1 2019 500 The Glider Redeploy Item was vaulted on August 1, as part of Epic\u2019s efforts to reduce player mobility. While its second stint in the game didn\u2019t prove to be as controversial as its first, many were glad to see the back of it. Storm Flip \u2013 Vaulted August 27, 2019 Drum Gun \u2013 Vaulted August 27, 2019 The Combat Shotgun was a controversial addition to Fortnite, and many pro players and community members were glad to see the back of it when Epic Games finally decided to remove it from the game on September 5. Known for it\u2019s incredible range and deadly power, the weapon was a go-to, that was until its time was up according to Epic Games. Let us know if there are any items or weapons that we\u2019ve missed! This article was last updated on Tuesday, August 27 2019 at 10:42 AM EST.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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