Fortnite surprises players with new enemy yoinking harpoon gun Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Fortnite surprises players with new enemy yoinking harpoon gun And it fishes too! News by Matt Wales Reporter Updated on 5 Nov 2019 8 comments Fortnite players now have a new tool at their disposal in the unending fight against fellow island dwellers (and, it turns out, fish), with developer Epic today quietly releasing a harpoon gun into its really-quite-popular battle royale game. Fortnite's v11.10 update arrived with neither fanfare nor patch notes - not for the first time since the launch of Chapter 2, much to the chagrin of fans - meaning that players logging on earlier today were unprepared for the comical delights of the new harpoon gun. With no official correspondence to refer to, the Fortnite community has spent the day documenting the functions of Epic's multi-faceted new tool - noting, for instance, that it can be deployed on fellow players to dish out 75 damage and yoink them in closer for more. new achievement - GET OVER HEREE [mortal kombat style] from r/FortNiteBR To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings Furthermore, it's capable of snatching up loot from a distance and quickly reeling it in, and even serves as a rapid-fire equivalent to the fishing rod introduced as part of Season 2. By unleashing it in the direction of a rippling body of water, it's possible to haul out aquatic treats like a pro. After a day of messing around with Fortnite's new addition, players have now compiled their own unofficial patch notes. Accordingly, the Harpoon Gun can be found in chests, supply drops, and as floor loot, and is good for a maximum of 10 uses. It deals 75 damage to players, 150 damage to structures, and has a reload time of 1.4 seconds. You can fish with Harpoon Gun from r/FortNiteBR To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings Fortnite's v11.10 update has also seemingly increased the spawn rate of upgrade stations to 100% (although Epic is silent on that matter too), and has definitely jettisoned the game's Halloween-themed modes and decorations for another year. Speaking of which, Eurogamer's Tom Phillips was rather taken with Halloween in Fortnite this time around, reckoning that the now-departed Storm King raid boss was a particular treat. 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. 61 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 Digital Foundry Sennheiser's legendary HD 599 open-back headphones are just £70 at Amazon in the Prime Early Access Sale Comfortable with neutral sound and a wide sound stage. Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. 1 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. 61 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