Content Update v4.50

Content Update v4.50 was released on July 3rd 2018.
=SUPPRESSING FIRE!=
Topple your rivals with the latest weapon to drop into Battle Royale, the Drum Gun. Need to clear the room? Throw a stink bomb, now in Save the World. A firework show on the go, find the Freedom’s Herald Pistol in Save the World now.
Drum Gun (Battle Royale)The stopping power of a rifle and the fire rate of an SMG. Find the new Drum Gun in-game now.
Stink Bomb (Save the World)What’s that smell? Give a Smasher a whiff of the Stink Bomb, available now in Save the World.
Freedom Herald Pistol (Save the World)Brighten a Husk's day with the Freedom Herald Pistol.
Stars and Stripes Heroes (Save the World)Celebrate summer with the Star and Stripes Heroes! Find them in the Event Store for a limited time.
= Battle Royale =
== Limited Time Modes ==
===Playground LTM===
* The Playground LTM will be turning off on Thursday, July 12th as we take it back under construction for the next version. 
== Weapons + Items ==
* Drum Gun added
** The Drum Gun is a hybrid weapon that combines the stopping power of a rifle with the suppressive ability and fire rate of an SMG. 
** Available in Uncommon and Rare variants.
*** 26/27 base damage.
** 50 round capacity.
** Uses Medium Ammo.
** Can be found from floor loot, chests, and Vending Machines.
= Save the World =
== Heroes ==
* Stars and Stripes Constructor has been added to the Event Store.
** Stars and Stripes Penny - Legendary Electro-Pulse.
** Available July 4, at 8pm ET.
* Stars and Stripes Outlander has been added to the Event Store.
** Stars and Stripes A.C. - Legendary Trailblaster.
** Available on July 4, at 8pm ET.
== Weapons + Items ==
* Stink Bomb added
** Hurls a grenade that unleashes a cloud that damages enemies over time. Doesn't persist outside of missions.
* Freedom’s Herald Pistol added to the Weekly Store. 
** Launches firecrackers that bounce off walls, and will knockback and damage enemies in a small radius when they explode.
** Available on July 4, at 8pm ET.
* The Lynx Assault Rifle has been added to the Weekly Store. 
** A slow firing burst assault rifle with above average headshot damage and excellent stability.
** Available on July 4, at 8pm ET.
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