Fortnite Update V5.21 adds Heavy Sniper Rifle and Minigun nerf

Update V5.21 is live and adds a lot of changes in Fortnite. Specifically, the Heavy Sniper Rifle will be added to the Battle Royale version of the game, while the minigun has been nerfed.

Heavy Sniper Rifle currently comes in two forms, Epic and Legendary, and can be found in regular loot, supply drops and vending machines. Although reloading takes a long time, but with 150/157 damage, you probably only need one bullet to finish the opponent thanks to the low bullet drop. In addition, this gun deals increased damage to buildings up to 1050/1100.

This update also adds two new LTM modes, Soaring 50’s and Sniper Shooutout.

Here are the full details of Fortnite Battle Royale’s V5.21 update.

Heavy Sniper Rifle

Deal devastating damage to your opponents and structures with Battle Royale’s newest weapon, the Heavy Sniper Rifle.

Limited Time Mode: Soaring 50’s

Summary

This mode is a variation of the 50 vs 50 mode, with a focus on mobility. You can use glider when jumping from above. Impulse Grenade, Bounce Pad and Launch Pad have increased spawn rate on the map. Let’s fly to new heights!

Details

• The level of loot and resources is the same as the 50 vs 50 mode.
• When jumping from a height of 10m or more, press the jump button to use the glider.
• Impulse Grenade spawns in chests with a double chance.
• Impulse Grenade also spawns outside the chest.
• Reduced Spike Trap spawn rate.
• Launch Pad and Bounce Pad spawn rate increased.
• This mode does not count K/D stats and wins.

Limited Time Mode: Sniper Shootout

Summary

In this mode, players will fight each other with sniper rifles. Wish the best sniper win!

What’s new?

• Assault Rifle with scope has been removed.
• Heavy Sniper Rifle added.

Details

• The only weapon is the Sniper Rifle.
• The loot rate outside the chest is reduced by 50%.
• This mode depends on the K/D stats and the number of wins.

Weapons + Items

• Added Heavy Sniper.
  • There are two forms Epic and Legendary.
  • Available in regular loot, chests, supply drops and vending machines.
  • Each shot has terrible damage but takes a long time to reload.
    • Deals 150/157 damage.
    • Deals 1050/1100 damage to structures.
    • The Bullet drop of the Heavy Sniper is lower than that of other Sniper guns.
• Minigun.
  • Headshot damage multiplier reduced from 2.5 to 1.5.

Fixes

• Grenade now counts correctly for Week 5 Challenge: “Damage other players with Clinger, Stink Bomb or Grenade.”

Graphics + Animation

• Fabric physics has been fixed and should now display properly.