Recent leaks report that Fortnite is set to introduce a new weapon to the battle royale arena, arming players with control over the shadows. Evidence for a Fortnite Shadow Bomb has been uncovered in the game files after a recent update, with these assets suggesting that players may soon be able to use this item to enhance their stealth in the battle royale. While we don’t yet know what the Shadow Bomb looks like, the game files give us a certain insight into how the weapon could function. For more on this weapon leak, read on to find out what is the Shadow Bomb item?
Fortnite Shadow Bomb | What is the Shadow Bomb item?
The evidence for a Fortnite Shadow Bomb was uncovered by Twitter user and dataminer HYPEX, who initially found a mention of the item in an upcoming challenge within the 8.40 update. Since then, further details of this weapon have also been reported within the game files, featuring what appears to be animations, effects, and statuses linked to the Fortnite Shadow Bomb. In particular, some files refer to a “Shadow_Bomb_Stealth_Loop”, intimating that this item could use shadows to improve your stealth.
Alternatively, the Shadow Bomb might simply obstruct the enemies’ view with shadows, or could even transform players into a variant Shadow or Wraith-like form. We won’t be able to know for sure until the update goes live, but the Fortnite Shadow Bomb certainly seems to be linked with an upcoming challenge. The game files suggest that this will be a Battle Pass challenge or quest to use the Shadow Bomb in different modes or matches. Until this update releases, you can still explore the new additions in the recent Fortnite 8.30 update, which introduced the new respawning system of Reboot Vans to revive your fallen teammates.
Fortnite Game Changing Pickups
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Fortnite's 10 Game Changing Pickups
So, you're dropping into Tilted Towers and you need a game changer. Something that will ensure that your next match is memorable. Fortnite has had plenty of these types of items in its brief history, and here are the most devastating. See any of these on the field, and you better run. -
Crossbow
Originally themed for Valentines Day, the crossbow was a devastating sniper rifle even without its fancy skin. A high damage output even on Rare difficulty and five shots to a clip made it a sharpshooters dream, and eventually led to it being vaulted in May of 2018. -
Drum Gun
A hybrid of a Rifle and Machine Gun, the Drum Gun brought a 1920s flair to Junk Junction. It proved to be deadly accurate in the hands of players at close range, even after a round of significant nerfs. Two months after its initial debut, it was curtains for this Tommy. -
Guided Missile
The preferred tool of any rocket rider, the Guided Missile lets you root out camping opponents and sail into the skies of victory. A devastating and rare munition, the Guided Missile saw two tours of duty in the fields of Fortnite. As of now, it's still available to mess around with in Playground mode. -
Infinity Blade
Originating in Epic's hit trilogy of mobile games, this mythic sword only lasted for four days before being banished to the Vault. It powered up players and granted them extra health, creating an in-game boss fight. In the end, it did its job just a bit too well. -
Infinity Gauntlet
A purposefully limited time item, this Marvel Comics artifact turned its wielder into Thanos. His mighty punch, energy blast, and insane leaping ability made players quake in fear during his summer stint in the battle royale. Let's hope he finds other worlds to conquer for the sequel. -
Jetpack
Nothing changes a shooter quite like added mobility. Dodge out of sniper fire and root out towers of foes with the Jetpack, a limited time only Legendary backpack. Aeronauts with enough skill can negate any crafty builders and land the last few kills with pinpoint accuracy. -
Mounted Turret
A turret sequence in most shooters is a drag, but a well executed run with the Mounted Turret can be a thrill. This legendary trap is deployable anywhere there's a flat surface and spurts out infinite ammo as long as you mind the heat and don't take enough damage. -
Remote Explosives
It makes sense that a game partially about building would also have some C4 to even the odds, but the Remote Explosives were too much for their own good. Able to rip apart strategies at a distance and coming in bundles of three, most players don't miss these server bombs. -
Thermal Scoped Assault Rifle
Able to pick out enemies and loot with ease, the Thermal Scoped Assault Rifle is the current best weapon if you're looking to charge an opposing team. Just be sure to account for its high recoil, lest you be staring into the sun as you take a fatal blow. -
Zapotron
One of the original vaulted weapons in Fortnite's battle royale mode, the Zapotron was an electrified sniper rifle that decimated groups of enemies from afar. It has a great design but doesn't really fit with the rest of the game's more authentic arsenal. Still, don't wear a lightning rod if we ever see this weapon again.
