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Here’s everything new in Fortnite Patch v25.11.

The Fortnite v25.11 patch is now live after a short downtime period. On the other side of the brief outage, Epic Games released a new Explosive Repeater Rifle, added new Reality Augments, and brought back the Pump Shotgun with a different name.

Here is a broader look at the Fortnite v25.11 patch notes.

Matthew “MJP” Pryor

New Explosive Repeater Rifle spawns in Fortnite v25.11 update

The Explosive Repeater Rifle has effectively replaced the Heavy Sniper Rifle. However, the two weapons are vastly different. The Repeater Rifle is a new spin on the Lever Action Rifle but fires rounds that explode on impact.

To locate the Explosive Repeater Rifle, you may search in regular Chests, rare Chests, Holo-Chests, and for sale by the Nia non-player character (NPC). Check out ourNPC guidefor a complete list of NPC locations.

Fortnite v25.11 Patch Notes: Explosive Repeater Rifle & Pump Shotgun returns cover image

Here are the stats for the Explosive Repeater Rifle after Fortnite v25.11. Please note that the first number is the Common rarity, and the second number is the Legendary rarity:

Is the Pump Shotgun back in Fortnite?

The Pump Shotgun has returned to Fortnite after a lengthy absence. However, it now goes by the name Sharp Tooth Shotgun while sporting the same appearance.

Epic Games did not mention this weapon in the blog post. The Sharp Tooth Shotgun is available after Fortnite v25.11 in Uncommon, Rare, Epic, and Legendary rarities.

Image Credit: Epic Games

What new Reality Augments are in Fortnite v25.11?

Two new Reality Augments have joined the growing list in Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 3. Both Augments play into the addition of the Explosive Repeater Rifle.

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