Fortnite: Battle Royale Getting New Heavy Sniper Rifle
Fortnite players can expect a new weapon to arrive in the game soon. The much-anticipated Heavy Sniper rifle is coming to Fortnite, as announced in the in-game New Updates tab. This powerful rifle, available in Epic and Legendary variants, is designed to deal significant damage to structures.
Leaked Footage Reveals Power of the Heavy Sniper Rifle
Ahead of its official release, the Heavy Sniper rifle had already generated excitement among Fortnite players when its name was found in the Android APK files. In addition, gameplay footage of the rifle was leaked and shared on Twitter.
Based on the leaked gameplay video, the Heavy Sniper appears to be a formidable weapon. As the description suggests, this sniper has the ability to instantly destroy wood, brick, and steel structures.
Impressive Stats for the Heavy Sniper Rifle
According to the leaked footage, the Legendary variant of the Heavy Sniper boasts a DPS rating of 51.8 and a damage statistic of 157. In comparison, the Legendary Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle has a DPS rating of 38.28 and a damage statistic of 116. These numbers clearly demonstrate the devastating power of the Heavy Sniper rifle.
When Can We Expect the Heavy Sniper Rifle?
Epic Games typically teases new items as “coming soon” just before their release. This suggests that the Heavy Sniper rifle may be introduced to Fortnite in the near future, possibly as early as this week.