So today is day three of the Scout update reveals and Valve has introduced “Bonk” Energy Drink. This, much like the Heavy’s Sandvich is a consumable weapon that gives the scout a burst of energy that allows him to move so fast that he can dodge bullets as the Scout himself says:
“Runnin’ rings around all them molasses-slow dummies out there on the battle- field is thirsty frickin’ work. But when it comes to quenchin’ that thirst, only one thermonuclear thirst detonator packs all the “Atomic Punch” you’ll ever need. Bonk! is fulla radiation, which as we all know is pretty great for givin’ people superpowers. Just one can’ll blast ya into a few-second rush of radioactive energy so powerful you’ll be dodgin’ bullets like they ain’t even there!”
This seems like a great unlockable for the Scout as it will allow him to get past sentries with a burst of speed and to a safer place. Where previously he would become useless in any area with even a level one sentry, dying horribly before the sentry was even seen. But the drawback seems to be that after the speed wears off the Scout will move slower than usual. As usual the bad is hidden in the fine print. it says:
Note: Bonk! contains several hundred times the daily recommended allowance of sugar. After the beneficial effects of the radiation wear off, drinkers have reported experiencing feelings of lethargy that can last several seconds. Reading this sentence absolves Bonk! of any liability for killing sprees inspired by or deaths resulting from the ingestion of Bonk! Enjoy Bonk! responsibly… Or by the case!
Other interesting things about the post on the Scout Update Website are the new payload map hidden in the background and the replacement scattergun that the scout is holding.
I am certainly looking forward to tomorrow’s updates, especially if it reveals the new game mode though it had better not be another Arena.
