Epic GamesFortnite Chapter 6 Season 2 is making waves with a major gameplay shift. Dual-wielding returns – but there’s a twist.
Fans were already excited after the teasers dropped, revealing a new heist theme, with characters like Midas and The Pickle front and center.
Players knew it would be a season of strategy, stealth, and high-stakes missions. Meanwhile, Crime City promised a gritty, dark backdrop to this underworld adventure.
Then there were the usual cosmetic drops. New skins, fresh outfits – you know the drill. But tucked between the excitement of all these new goodies was a fan-favorite feature that redefined combat years ago: dual-wielding weapons – and not just pistols.
Fortnite might let you dual wield any weapon on Chapter 6 Season 2
The new Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2 battle pass trailer teased something wild: dual-wielding, not just pistols but shotguns and SMGs.
Cue the reactions: “YOU CAN HOLD A SHOTGUN & SMG NEXT SEASON, “WAIT, THAT’S CRAZY,” and “So how would using this even work for console?”
One fan even wondered if it would be a single item to avoid making it too OP. We all know how the Typhoon Blade fiasco went in Chapter 6 Season 1.
The feature is a callback to the “double-pump shotgun” method, a controversial strategy from Chapter 1. The move let players fire off shotguns rapidly, completely breaking the rhythm of combat.
While Epic quickly nerfed it, they’re back with a modified version, albeit with adjustments. This tweak makes sense in the context of Fortnite’s current meta, where players are all about that fast-paced, aggressive gameplay.
Having the chance to dual-wield could shift how players approach combat. Expect more intense close-quarter battles and a new level of chaos, especially if it becomes a standard tactic.
As Fortnite continues to evolve, these old features make their comeback with a twist, proving Epic Games isn’t afraid to work on past mechanics to fit the modern game. Love it or hate it, Chapter 6 Season 2 could be a real game-changer.
