https://www.pcgamer.com/fortnite-lines-up-heavy-shotgun-no-update-or-downtime-planned/

If Fortnite Battle Royale had been stuck behind Save the World's paywall, would it have taken off? Would Epic's runaway hit have spawned a mobile variation, or would the game's best streamers generate $500,000 per month? Probably not, but here we are. 

Had it not been free-to-play, BR might not have justified the steady stream of features, mechanics, weapons and modes it's received since September—the latest of which is the Heavy Shotgun. Epic says it's due today (8am ET/12 noon GMT) and won't require updates or downtime.