The long-vaulted Pump Shotgun is finally returning to Fortnite, but with a few changes that may be surprising to some players who have followed the battle royale since the beginning. Fortnite has grown drastically since it's original launch, and it's only natural for the Pump Shotgun to evolve as well.Fortnite today may seem like a different game to some veteran players thanks to significant changes that have been made over the years. With these changes also come revisions to the weapons and items lineup. Some weapons that became fan favorites have been vaulted away for what feels like ages, but an iconic gun might finally see the light of day.RELATED: Fortnite Adding Two More Fan Favorite Characters According to a leak, the long-awaited return of the Pump Shotgun is imminent. The Pump Shotgun was a Fortnite staple in the game's early days, and it quickly won the favor of many players. Tweets from regular Fortnite leakers HYPEX and FNAssist have revealed that the Pump Shotgun is likely on its way back to the game, but under a new name: Sharp Tooth Shotgun.

Not only will the weapon have a new name, but the Sharp Tooth Shotgun will have some updated features. The gun will have a tight spread and long range capabilities while inflicting a whopping 160 headshot damage at Legendary Rarity. Some fans replying to the tweets have expressed their wishes for the original Pump Shotgun to return, but other players are excited about these upgrades. This isn't the first long-vaulted item to return to Fortnite, but many players will be eager to get their hands on the new and improved weapon.

Although some players may be disappointed that the Sharp Tooth Shotgun doesn't have the exact same specs as the original Pump Shotgun, this new version may prove to be even better. Sometimes changes in Fortnite can be controversial, and the Sharp Tooth Shotgun will likely face some backlash from diehard fans of the OG Pump Shotgun. However, for those who are excited about this change, it will be exciting to see how this weapon's updates effect players in matches.

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