Fortnite's first update of 2020 adds weapon side-grading Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Fortnite's first update of 2020 adds weapon side-grading As the game's longest-ever season draws to a close. News by Tom Phillips Deputy Editor Updated on 15 Jan 2020 1 comment Fortnite's 11.4 update is now live, and with it comes a brand new feature: weapon side-grading. You've been able to upgrade weapon rarities at workbenches available across Fortnite's island since the start of Chapter 2. Now, you'll be able to pick a specialisation, too, allowing for a slightly wider weapon pool. To start with, this only extends to the assault rifle, which can be side-graded to the heavy assault rifle in all non-competitive playlists. But there's plenty of scope (no pun intended) for this feature to add more weapon types back into the game in future - for example, trading resources to side-grade a pistol into a Flint-Knock, a weapon currently languishing in Fortnite's vault. Introducing Weapon Sidegrading!Use Upgrade Stations to convert your AR to a Heavy AR. Check it out now. pic.twitter.com/v0XAzyb7Ji- Fortnite (@FortniteGame) January 15, 2020 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings Chapter 2 slimmed down the game's item pool considerably and while that was fun for a time, the game has begun to feel a little flat with such a grounded list of basic weaponry. Further changes are no doubt on the way when Fortnite finally rolls into Chapter 2 Season 2, expected in early February. Season 1 Overtime challenges have been added the game for another three weeks, offering new cosmetic variants for existing Battle Pass skins. After those - finally - Fortnite's longest season to date will be over. It's not been quiet - the game's new map has played host to Fortnite's first battle royale boss during Fortnitemares, the live Star Wars event and a generous Winterfest offering. But it now feels time for something new. Watch on YouTube Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 60 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 11 Latest Articles Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 60 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store