Fortnite Team Rumble hotfix update adjusts loot and weapons

Nothing stays the same in Fortnite for very long, which is why it will be no surprise for players to learn that a new hotfix update is shaking up Team Rumble. The team at Epic Games has already rolled out the new hotfix to players' systems, the likes of which makes adjustments to everything from weapon and loot spawn rates to the rate at which the circle makes its final close in on remaining players.

Speaking in a post made to the official Fortnite Battle Royale subreddit, an Epic Games representative posted the full details of everything the latest Team Rumble hotfix adjusts. For convenience, we've listed all of the update's new changes below:

Increased Eliminations to win the match from 100 to 150
Decreased the final circle radius from 20000 to 12500 to promote a more chaotic late game
Removed one minute from first circle shrink time to force combat to occur sooner
Increased chest and floor loot spawn chances from 80-90% to 100%
Increased Assault Rifle spawn chances by 67% in chests
Decreased Suppressed Pistol spawn chances by 75%
Supply drops now drop two Legendary weapons and two additional consumables
Increased Compact SMG and shotgun drop chances by 50% in supply drops
Decreased Rocket Launcher spawn chances by 50% in chests and 67% in supply drops
Lowered Spike Trap drop chance by 50% (resulting in an increase to launch pads and campfires)

It's not exactly shocking to see Epic Games adjust the drop and spawn rates for various weapons and items — that's just par for the course in video game updates. However, it is a little unexpected for the developers to toy with the radius of the circle. The team indicates the change was meant to "promote a more chaotic late game," which doesn't really sound like something a normal developer would encourage. Of course, Epic Games is no ordinary developer, and Fortnite is by no means a typical video game. Fortunately, fans on the subreddit seem to be happy with the change.

Team Rumble players, this latest hotfix is for you. Epic Games will continue to update Fortnite with new tweaks, changes, adjustments, and even new items, all in the effort of keeping video game fans satisfied. Stay on top of other interesting developments regarding Epic Games' hit battle royale title by heading over to Shacknews' Fortnite home page.