Fortnite v5.21 Content Update Adds Heavy Sniper Rifle & New LTM

Epic have just pushed out the v5.21 update for Fortnite with no downtime required. It brings with it the Heavy Sniper Rifle, a brand new LTM, and one that’s been requested by fans for a return for a long time.

The Heavy Sniper Rifle immediately becomes the most powerful sniper in the game, capable of shooting through structures with a single shot and delivering huge damage to opponents with the caveat of it taking a day and age to reload. Available in Epic and Legendary rarities, this beast may just go on to become one of Fortnite’s best weapons before Epic inevitably have to nuke it.

The stats:

– Available in Epic and Legendary variants.
– Can be found from floor loot, chests, Supply Drops, and Vending Machines.
– Each shot delivers devastating damage at the cost of a long reload.
– Deals 150/157 damage to players.
– These large rounds deal increased damage (1050/1100) to buildings.
– Projectiles fired from the Heavy Sniper have less bullet drop in comparison to other Snipers.

Also introdcued is the Soaring 50’s LTM, which is a twist on 50v50 that is bigger on mobility and verticality. Gliders can be re-deployed when falling, meaning that falling to your death is something you’re going to actively be trying to do. Stats are not tracked in this mode, just like the regular 50v50.

Sniper Shootout makes its return and brings the Heavy Sniper Rifle along for the ride. The Scoped Assault Rifles have been removed, meaning it’s just pure sniping. Sounds like my own special version of Hell, but with stats being tracked, it may be worth taking a look at.

For all of the updates, including a nerf to the Minigun and bug fixes for grenades, be sure to check out the official update. For more on Fortnite, be sure to check out our beginner’s tips and how to build to make the pain stop from yet another embarrassing performance.