Is the Shockwave Launcher returning to Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 8?

With Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 8 getting underway recently, gamers have been grinding XP to rank up the tiers. The Battle Pass has gamers excited and Epic Games has revealed that there are several surprises left to uncover.

Among them were reports of the Shockwave Launcher making a possible return to the island. Players were expecting Epic to unvault the weapon and add it to their arsenal following an update in the near future. However, recent proceedings have gone against those speculations.

Apparently, gamers will be tasked with the responsibility of bringing back the coveted launcher in Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 8. It might be a bit surprising for loopers, but it is what it is. Players will have to cast their vote and show their support in favor of the Shockwave Launcher to see it return to the island.

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How to vote for the Shockwave Launcher in Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 8

There are several funding boards spread across the island. Gamers will be required to visit these funding boards to cast their vote. There are two options, the Shockwave Launcher and the Rift-To-Go.

Alongside of the board, there is a funding box and gamers will be required to spend Gold Bars to show their support to either of the two options. They can vote as many times as they wish to. However, it should be noted that every vote will require gamers to spend 50 Gold Bars.

The winner of this poll will be unvaulted by Epic and gamers will see the item in Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 8. It will take some time for the poll to be over and the item can be expected to be released after a considerable amount of time.

The Shockwave Launcher has a good chance of returning to the game but it is up to the gamers to decide the fate of this coveted in-game item. Players are advised to check in regularly and cast their votes in favor of the launcher to unvault it in Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 8.