- Fan-favorite Double Pump Shotgun returns on December 6.
- Fortnite OG mode is now permanent, bringing back nostalgic gameplay for veterans and new experiences for newcomers.
- Fans debate the balance of the returning weapon.
With the return of OG mode Fortnite’s fan-favorite and controversial weapon—the Double Pump Shotgun is making its way back to the game on December 6.
Double Pump Shotgun: A Beast is Back
This comeback will double the thrill and nostalgia of the golden days. Fortnite revealed this news through an X post,
“Fortnite OG Chapter 1 Season 1 Presents: The Return of the Double Pump. Coming December 6.”
Upon reading this news players got stirred and began to suggest developers bring more OG addictions. One user mentioned:
“Hey Fortnite do you remember the friendly fire, it would be fun to bring it back”
Another user said:
“Sick, wonder if you’ll bring back old movement too!”
Nerfing and Removal
The Double Pump was once a defining strategy in Fortnite’s early days. Players would wield two Pump Shotguns, switching between them rapidly to bypass their slow reload times and deal devastating damage in seconds.
This technique, though powerful, sparked debates in the community, declaring it overpowered. Somehow Epic Games heard the pleas and nerfed this weapon in Season 3 and with the arrival of Season 5, it completely got removed.
Variations, like the Pump-Tac method, emerged but never reached the infamous status of the original Double Pump meta. Now, this potent weapon is back and fans are eager to see if it’s still unbeatable or not.
The developers are aware of its legacy and are using its return to build excitement around the OG mode. What makes the timing even more exciting is that Fortnite OG is going to be permanent, allowing new players to visit the game’s roots, while old ones can rejoice in their past memories once again.
The Double Pump’s return has raised concerns as well if the developers have worked to balance this shotgun or if will it remain the powerhouse it was. Now all are waiting for November to end so they can try out all these updates.
