Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Override has completely reshuffled the loot pool, and the changes are bigger than most seasons. Epic has pulled every weapon from Season 3 and replaced them with a fresh set of guns, collab items, and gizmos tied to the season's gaming-legends theme. Sonic, Mega Man, Tetris, and more have all made their way into the battle royale, and knowing exactly what's available before you drop could be the difference between a first-round exit and a Victory Royale.
What's new in the Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 loot pool?
Seven new weapons and items have been added at launch, plus four new Gizmos that provide serious match-altering effects. The standout additions lean hard into the gaming collab theme, with each item carrying its own unique mechanic rather than being a simple reskin of something older.
Here's a full breakdown of every new weapon and item available right now:
The Gizmo category also got four new additions this season:
- Cheat Code Locator: Reveals the position of the nearest Cheat Code on the map
- Extraction Accelerator: Silently triggers a nearby Extraction Site and summons the Extraction Crate instantly
- Llama Supply Drop: Calls in a boosted llama-themed Supply Drop at your location
- Spicy Taco: Heals you and grants a speed and stamina boost; use it with your squad for a Taco Time party effect
Epic has also confirmed that more collab weapons and items will be added throughout the season, so the loot pool isn't finished yet.
What weapons have returned in Chapter 7 Season 4?
Alongside the new additions, Epic has brought back 12 weapons and items from previous seasons. The unvaulted list covers most combat ranges, though the notable absence of any SMG means close-quarters fights will rely heavily on shotguns and pistols.
Here are all the unvaulted weapons and items in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4:
- Pump Shotgun
- Assault Rifle
- Ranger Assault Rifle
- Drum Gun
- Minigun
- Tactical Pistol
- Dual Pistols
- Oni Shotgun
- Flare Gun
- Bass Boost
- Overdrive Grenade
- Chug Splash
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Guide: All New & Unvaulted Weapons
For a full breakdown of how these weapons stack up against each other, the Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3 weapons tier list covers the returning guns in detail and gives you a solid baseline for evaluating their performance.
What weapons were vaulted from Season 3?
Epic cleared out the entire previous season's arsenal when Season 4 launched. That's a long list of weapons that are no longer available in standard matches, including some that were staples of Season 3 loadouts.
Here's everything that got vaulted:
- Bank Shot Pistol
- Warforged Assault Rifle
- Spire Rifle
- Ranger Pistol
- Striker Pump Shotgun
- Maven Auto Shotgun
- Rapid Fire SMG
- Flex SMG
- Rift-To-Go
- Pulse Scanner
- Guzzle Juice
- Business Turret
- Mythic Goldfish
- Heavy Impact Sniper Rifle
- Cluster Clinger
- Extending Focus Shotgun
- Surgical Burst Rifle
- Chaos Exploder Rifle
- Lancehead Pistol
- Seven Sliders
- Shock Rocks
- Golden Apple
8-Bit Shotgun ground loot
If you want to understand exactly how the previous weapon set compared, the Season 2 weapon tier list gives useful context on what was available before these changes.
How should you build your loadout in Season 4?
With no SMGs in the pool and a mix of old standbys alongside brand-new collab items, loadout construction requires some adjustment. The 8-Bit Shotgun fills the close-range automatic slot that the vaulted SMGs used to occupy, though its combo multiplier system rewards sustained accuracy rather than spray-and-pray.
For a standard combat loadout, prioritize:
- Primary weapon: Ranger Assault Rifle or Assault Rifle for mid-range
- Secondary weapon: Pump Shotgun, Oni Shotgun, or 8-Bit Shotgun for close range
- Sidearm: Midas' Masterpiece if you can find it, or Dual Pistols as a backup
- Utility slot: Overdrive Grenade or Chug Splash for survivability
- Wildcard slot: 1-Up Token, Tetris Rift, or God Mode Llama depending on your playstyle
The 1-Up Token deserves a permanent spot in your loadout if you find one. Respawning with a full inventory after elimination is one of the strongest second-chance mechanics the game has ever offered, and losing it to make room for an extra grenade is rarely worth it.
For a deeper look at how the new season's systems connect, the Chapter 7 Season 4 patch notes guide covers the map changes, Sprites, and cartridge mechanic alongside the weapon updates.
The loot pool will keep expanding as the season progresses, with Epic already teasing additional collab weapons. For the latest weapon rankings, loadout guides, and season updates, the full Fortnite guides collection has everything you need to stay ahead of the meta.