Fortnite: Battle Royale (Windows, Mac OS X)/Unused Items

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Unused Items

Multiple Backpacks

Backpacks are items in Battle Royale that, when picked up, replace the player's Back Bling and give the player new capabilities.

At one point, the development team at Epic had more plans for Backpacks, and the Jetpack was only supposed to be the first of many. Unfortunately, that plan never came to fruition, and the only Backpack to be added was the Jetpack along with several re-skins.

However, after the release of the v4.20 content update and the addition of the Jetpack, many other Backpacks were leaked.

Seize Pack/Flag

This may have been a early version of the flag item added to creative but the files for this item are in a unused playlists folder labeled "seize" this item uses the lama jewel as a base/icon

Early Jetpack

in 3.0 the Jetpack was added to files with its old model from a early point in Fortnite's development the name of the early model suggests that the jetpack was originally called the junkpak

Eye of the Storm Tracker

An image of the Eye of the Storm Tracker item in-game.

(Source: https://youtu.be/Oqca3fl0GEQ)

The "Eye of the Storm Tracker" was a Rare Backpack that would show where the next storm circle was on the map and mini-map as a yellow-tinted circle. It was added to the files in the v4.20 update, and subsequently mistakenly added to the loot pool in place of the Jetpack.

On the ground, the item had the appearance of the (then unreleased) "Skirmish" Back Bling, which was released along with the "Rose Team Leader" Outfit in Chapter 1: Season 5 as a reward for purchasing a Founder's Pack.

Upon picking up the item, it would replace the player's current Back Bling with the item, similar to how Jetpacks work.

In the inventory, the item used the icon for the (also then unreleased) "Vintage" Back Bling, which released in the Item Shop during Chapter 1: Season 5 as a part of the "Buckled" bundle.

Noticing their mistake, the item was removed from the loot pool and replaced with the Jetpack within 30 minutes of the update releasing, making it one of the fastest item removals in Fortnite history.

The concept of the item was repurposed as the "Storm Scout Sniper Rifle", which was initially released in Chapter 1: Season 9. An Exotic version of the weapon released as the "Storm Scout" in Chapter 2: Season 5, functioning identically to its normal counterpart. Additionally, players were able to purchase the ability to see the next Storm circle from NPCs starting in Chapter 2: Season 5. Later in Chapter 4: Season 4, Forecaster Towers were added that let players defeat a boss to acquire the same functionality.

Medic Pack

A showcase of the Medic Pack in-game.

(Source: LostOfFortnite)

A render of the Medic Pack's model.

(Source: Fortnite Insider)

The "Medic Pack" was planned to be an Epic rarity Backpack that allowed you to revive yourself when downed. It was added to the files in the v4.20 update. While the exact effect this item would have given is unknown, it was likely intended to give players the ability to self-revive and / or revive their teammates faster. Visually, the item appeared to be a semi-futuristic medical backpack. Unlike the Eye of the Storm Tracker, the item had no usable code attached to it, meaning it was very early in development.

The description reads: "Carry your allies to victory with this advanced life saving equipment!"

Intel Pack

A showcase of the Intel Pack in-game.

(Source: LostOfFortnite)

A render of the Intel Pack's model.

(Source: Fortnite Insider)

The Intel Pack was planned to be an Epic rarity Backpack that, similar to the Eye of the Storm Tracker, would display the next Storm circle for the player. Additionally, it would also reveal nearby loot and play a sound when enemies are nearby, making it seemingly a direct upgrade to the Eye of the Storm Tracker. In the inventory, the icon used would be a Storm icon (likely placeholder).

The description reads: "Find the Eye of the Storm, and the reveal nearby loot and enemies!"

Double Jump Backpack

A showcase of the Double Jump Backpack in-game.

(Source: LostOfFortnite)

Allowed the player to gain the Ninja's double jump ability from Save the World. Very barebones, no changes were made visually to the effect when you initiate a double jump.

Missile Battery Pack

A showcase of the Missile Battery Pack in-game.

(Source: LostOfFortnite)

The Missile Battery Pack would have allowed the player to aim a reticle and fire a barrage of rockets up into the air, which would then fall at the location you were aimed at. It had a 5-second cooldown and unlimited uses. When in your inventory, the Missile Battery Pack has the icon of the "Vintage" Back Bling, and replaces your Back Bling with a version of the Save the World Outlander "Gunblazer Southie"'s Back Bling that is enlarged and turned upside-down.

Guided Missile Pack

A showcase of the Guided Missile Pack in-game.

(Source: LostOfFortnite)

Planned to be released in Chapter 1: Season 5, the Guided Missile Pack was a Legendary Backpack that attempted to balance the Guided Missile Launcher. While held, the pack would decrease your movement speed and equip you with a Guided Missile Launcher. The item had a limited number of uses before it would be unusable, similar to fuel in a Jetpack. The inventory icon was shared with the icon next to the inventory keybind on-screen.

The description reads: "It's Back!"

POV of Guided Missile Backpack

POV of Guided Missile Backpack from the inventory

Pool floaty

a odd unused item added in 5.00 this item puts a tire over the player and when the player press the jump button whilst in the air they go flying

Fire Extinguisher

Supposed to put out fires, but is broken. Movement is also broken entirely while holding it. It has been hacked into creative some time ago and it has a really big hitbox.

(Source: source needed)

early balloons

has an early icon and functions the exact same as the season 6 version

stat debugger

its basically just the test pickaxe but with floating debug text over it

Early Ice spices grappler

added 32.10 the early grappler would make you glide and give you ice feet removed in 33.00

Unused Weapons

There are a ton of test/old weapons in the files. Most of these are just Mythic weapons from old seasons (most of them got reused in the Arsenal LTM), collab weapons that don't work anymore (like Thanos's gauntlet and the Marvel superheroes' items), or scrapped/test weapons such as a Gnome Gun (that shoots gnomes), a Charge rocket, a Shotgod, "ElephantGarlic" (a weird device that shoots electric projectiles, apparently used for Battle Lab), and a Tinstack weapon, that functions similar to Fuse's Ultimate from Apex Legends. Key terms WID is weapon identifier.

Early Snowball launcher

In 1.10 The early snowball launcher was added to the files notably its missing its magazine instead using the grenade launchers magazine and it uses the grenade launchers other assets like sounds and grenade model

Early Egg launcher

in 3.3 the early egg launcher was left in the files it uses sound effects from the snowball launcher

Lumpy Rug

Please note this is a code name due to not having a WID file Dabomb772 had restored it via modding all thats left is its mesh and one really annyoing sound thats labeled as lock on perhaps this was a early version of the anvil rocket launcher it does look similar

Early Flare gun

Added into the files around 3.0 this is the early version of the flare gun it has 10 rounds and infinite ammo this was likely scrapped really really early on due to not having any functions other than shooting rockets it doesn't even have a icon so it uses the placeholder one

Early lock on pistol

In 24.20 files for the lock on pistol were added but not the id but due to modding Dabomb772 manged to semi restore it

Early Neon pistol and Neon assault rifle

added to the files in 2.4.2 and staying a while until officially added into stw. The Early version of the Neon pistol and Assault rifle were quite different functioning more like a laser beam than a gun

Early P90

in 3.3 the early P90 was added to the files it uses the anims of the OG submachine gun and the gun shot sounds as well

Testing Pickaxe

In 3.5 there is a pickaxe WID that uses the stw stage 2 pickaxe as a base notably this has a durability bar indicating that this pickaxe can break

Early Heavy Sniper

in 5.10 the Heavy Sniper was added to the files it sports a early icon and different reload animation and different gun shot sounds

Early Handcannon

in 2.5 an early version of the Handcannon was added to the files this variation of the Handcannon has a early ammo magazine size of 9 instead of the used 7 additionally it used the Falcon from Save The World as a placeholder

Early Epic and Legendary Burst Assault Rifle

Not much is different from this early version of the gun besides the reload animation and the icon

Pump Grenade

Added to the files in 1.7.2 this is a hybrid between a Shotgun and a Grenade Launcher

Unused Mythic assault rifle

Added in the 33.00 update this weapon was found inside of the figment plugin for the OG Fortnite gamemode, there are also Legendary and Epic variants of the basic Assault Rifle

unused DMR

Within chapter 5 there were plans to add a DMR but it was scrapped.

Peter Griffin's Mythic Pistol

Originally in production of Chapter 5 Season 1 Peter Griffin would have a Mythic Pistol

Dual Shot Pistols + Early Juicewrld Chugcannon

Added in 32.11 these dual pistols would deal more damage the more ammo they had in them. Juicewrlds Chugcannon is Exotic yet the early version is Legendary

Auto Shotgun

Added in the files around update 3.5 this shotgun would've been added.

Assault Rifle Proj

Added in 3.0 this rifle shoots projectiles instead of using hitscan.

Revolver Proj

this uses projectile fire instead of using hitscans.

Early Heavy Shotgun

The early heavy shotgun acts like the current Chapter 3 version of the Heavy Shotgun with a tight spread when aimed in

Explosive Crossbow

This is a early version of the Boombolt

Air Strike Laser

A explosive weapon that shoots down a raining airstrike on your opponents.

Backpack Minigun

A Rare minigun with no start up time, when shot it has no ammo cost and 100% accuracy when aiming.

Chain Grenade Launcher

Weird launcher which shoots Chain Grenades. Uses the Proximity Grenade Launcher's Icon and model when dropped but uses the Grenade Launchers model when being fired.

Hammercrush

One of the multiple weapons planned for Battle Royale, but never made it in. The Hammercrush only has one shot and reloads incredibly fast compared to it's Save the World counterpart.

Monsoon

Another weapon planned for Battle Royale from Save the World. The Monsoon has 25 shots and no charge time compared to its Save the World counterpart.

Mystique's Dual Auto Pistols

A fast firing set of Pistols meant for the "Mystique" Outfit added in the v14.60 Update and removed in the v15.00 Update. readded in the 31.00 update. These most likely became the Dual Micro SMGs in C5S4, which have a similar model and fire rate as these.

MK-Alpha Assault Rifle

There is an unused version of this rifle which has a different name.

Nailer

Another weapon planned for Battle Royale from Save the World. The Nailer has less recoil and a tighter bloom compared to it's Save the World counterpart.

Splinter Bow

An unused Battle Royale Bow. It was meant for the Alloy and Lara Croft LTM but is unfinished and never used.

Triple Tap

Yet another weapon planned for Battle Royale. The Triple Tap only seems to shot once, unlike the 3-round-burst that it's Save the World counterpart does.

WIP Mythic Red Dot AR

In the files exists a unused mythic MK-Seven Assault Rifle Identical to The Foundation's MK-Seven Assault Rifle.

WIP Mythic Red Dot AR	The Foundation's MK-Seven Assault Rifle

Zap Zapp

Another planned Battle Royale weapon. The Zap Zapp has 1 shot, and uses Light Ammo instead of Energy Cells.

Early Dual Pistols

Update 3.5/3.6 had early animations that are not fully finished and early icon and model 4.0 had working animations but still used an early model and icon

Early Tactical Assault Rifle

3.5 it can scope in like a scoped assault rifle and looked like a thermal assault rifle

Precision Rifle

Added around Update 3.5 this "weapon" did 3 damage but had a tighter spread

Assault Rifle (Burst) Proj

the common burst but it shoots like in chapter 5 with bullet travel and bullet drop

Early LMGs/LMGsaw

in 3.0 there are 4 WIDs that have data for a early lmg 2 of them are almost identical to the final version and 2 function like a minigun but do not shoot bullets

Unused Consumables

To do: Add various unused consumable items showcased by LostOfFortnite

Npc Chug Splash's

in the files there are a duplicate id file for the item chug splash's thats used by the npc the only diffrence is that the rarity is Epic instead of Rare

PortaFortress:B

A unused version of the porta Fortress which only summons tires and uses the portafort as a base

Early zipline

In 3.3 the id for either the early Zipline was was added. it spawns a prop that when touched would retrace your steps from where you threw it

early grappler

in the files of 3.3 the early grappler was added it functions similarly to the early zipline

Vehicle mod spawner

Added to the files in 30.00 these items were likely used to test the new at the time vehicle mod crates theres one for every vehicle mod

Balloon with physics!

For some reason in 6.00 a few builds before the balloons were officially added This item was added to the files the only 2 differences are its rarity being legendary and when multiple balloons are used they stack up and clip in each other

Medallion Spawner

added in 33.00 it was most likely use for testing the new boons added in the 33.00 update

Early Chug Jug

in 1.10 the chug jugs early version the Essential Oils was added into the files it functions the exact same however. The early chug jug uses the model and icon of the Oxidized Mineral Powder a crafting material for save the world

Early Mini Shields

the early mini shields were added into the files in 1.10 and they were originally called shield jelly they still function the same however. The early Mini Sheilds use the shield potions model and icon as a placeholder.

Wind Grenade

added in 33.00 this grenade creates wind tubes that push you around

Early PortAFort

In 3.0 there are early versions of the portfort with early names

staircasenade

a unused grenade that would spawn a placeholder staircase

Early Airstrike Grenade

in 3.0 the airstrike grenade was added to the files it uses the airstrike gadgets icon it also does damage players

Backpack

An unused Battle Royale Consumable. It gives the player more inventory space and gives you a back bling.

Beehive Grenade

An unused Battle Royale Consumable. It throws down a beehive which would have done 15 damage every second to enemy players, similar to the Bee Lobbers in Fortnite: Save the World.

Big Poppy

An unused Battle Royale Consumable. Throw down a balloon which destroys structures and grows to large sizes!

Bounce Pad Plant Spwaner

A test item which spawns the Hop Flower

Burst Squad Heal

An unused Battle Royale Consumable. It heals the player for 75 health and has a 3 minute cooldown and as it says, heals your squad. It has an unused model and the Adrenline Rush icon from Fortnite: Save the World.

C4

2 unused versions of C4 Works the same as Remote Explosives but look a bit different.

Rare C4	Remote Explosives

Uncommon C4	Remote Explosives

Chain Grenade

Wierd "grenade" which uses the clinger's model but when used creates an untextured chain with physics. It gives the player a new one every 2 seconds until it reaches the stack limit of 100.

Concussion Mine

The first planned mythic fortnite item. The Concussion mine would function similar to the Proximity Mine where if a player gets near it explodes.

Durr Burger Helmet

A showcase of the Durr Burger Helmet in-game.

(Source: LostOfFortnite)

The Durr Burger Helmet is a Rare consumable which would have protected the player from a single instance of critical damage, aka a headshot. It would have replaced your head with a Durr Burger head (similar to the Food Fight LTM) and takes 2 seconds to apply.

 

The description reads: "A corporate mascot helmet that protects from a single instance of critical damage. Durr!"

Glow Torches

There are 6 versions of the glow torch all with different colours, being Yellow, Purple, Green, White, Orange and Blue.

Pod Plant Spawner

A Test item by Epic Games to spawn in the Stink Flower.

CT Port-A-Fort B

To do: Add video from LostOfFortnite

CT Port-A-Fort B was an alternative version of that Port-A-Fortress that was much larger. It's likely that this item was only meant for large-team modes or testing.

Purple Stuff

An unused old version of Slurp Juice found in v1.7.2. It functions exactly like old slurp juice before it was changed in v5.10. Noticeable differences are the different icon and rarity.

Purple Stuff	Slurp Juice

M80

An unused Battle Royale variant of the Save the World M80. It explodes on impact with players, and does no structure damage.

Rare Meat

Unreleased rare meat that functions just like the uncommon version. Added in version 16.00 and exists in files to this day

On ground in version 19.10

Quick Heal

An unused Battle Royale Consumable. It heals the player for 15 health and gives them a speed boost for a short duration. Uses the pepper model and icon.

Shield Aura

An unused Battle Royale Backpack. It heals the player for 1 shield per second for a maximum of 50 shield and uses the BackTracker Icon and Model.

Signal Grenades

3 unused Creative Mode variant of the Signal Remotes. It explodes after 3 seconds after being thrown and would probably do the same thing as a Signal Remote.

Wheel Grenade

Useless Wheel Grenades which use the model of the clinger. Both recharge and stack until 100 every 2 seconds.

Ceiling Drop Trap

In earlier Battle Royale builds of the game, there was an unused BR variant of the Ceiling Drop Trap. It has the model of the ceiling gas trap and some debug boxes showing where you need to go to trigger it.

Early clinger

from 3.5- 2.5 there is a early version of the clinger 3.0 uses a placeholder mesh

Early Stink Bombs

from 3.5 it sports an early mesh and icon but seeing how the icon and model are fully unique instead of being placeholder assets or reused assets this was likely the early desgin of the stink bomb it was most likely scrapped due to not fitting the artstyle of chapter 1 3.0 uses a proto mesh and icon

misc items and weapons

mythic twin mag and scoped burst smg

not much known on it maybe it was a early loot island drop and for the duplicate scoped burst smg it was probably a early version of the used one

beta medallion

in chapter 5 season 1 a new type of item was added called the medallion in chapter 5 season 1 killing a boss would make them drop there medallion and in this season they would proceduly heal you over time and the power would stack the more you had but orginally it was going to be siphon on elim when held and the hp/shield from it would stack depending on how many medallions you have

legendary kinetic blade

in 24.20 The legendary Kinetic blade was added to the files please note that for some reason in this update the icon was changed for the used versions of the blade aswell the legendary kinetic blade likely got reworked into Thrones Vampiric Blade minus the life steal.

spray gun

added in the files in 4.0 this item was likely used for testing the sprays that at the time were new to the game

Unused Traps

Early Bouncer

added to the files in 3.5 it uses the bounce pad (vertical) as a placeholder icon and design it functions like its placeholder but crashes the backend after use it also has unused wall and ceiling variations that just use the spike trap

Early Launch Pad

Here is a showcase of the early Launch Pad in game. It functions pretty much the same as the final version, except the fact it crashes shortly after you use it. The model is clearly different, and the name implies it was a variant of the directional jump pads.

rail turret test trap

this trap is a test trap that would shoot homing missiles at your enemy`s it was likely just a placeholder item or a test item as the name suggests

wall shield trap

the wall shield trap was a trap that when applied to a wall would increase its hp this trap may have been the inspiration for the armored wall trap introduced in chapter 3 season 1 as they function almost the exact same minus the hp increase being different per building material

Creative Settings panel

added in 6.31 this item was likely used to test the at the time upcoming creative mode fun fact this did apear underneath the creative islands for a few versions of season 7 before being removed. all it does is open the creative island settings or in 6.31 nothing

early chiller trap

in version 6.00 and 6.10.2 there are early ids for the chiller trap