Fortnite leaks hint at upcoming weapon that could dethrone the vehicle meta in Chapter 5 Season 3

Following the launch of Chapter 5 Season 3, players are unearthing new Fortnite leaks that hint at the content Epic Games is planning to release for the wasteland saga. In a recent leak shared by numerous prominent data miners, like veteran leaker HYPEX, fans spotted a long list of weapons supposedly coming to the game.

While the list in itself is extensive, one particular weapon could be responsible for a shift in meta in Chapter 5 Season 3. The weapon is a Heavy Sniper Rifle, and leaks suggest it will deal increased damage to vehicles, allowing players on foot to have a fighting chance against modded-out cars.

Note: The article is based on leaks, so readers are urged to take everything with a pinch of salt.

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Fortnite leaks showcase anti-vehicle sniper rifle coming to Chapter 5 Season 3

According to the leak, the new Heavy Sniper Rifle will act as an anti-vehicle weapon, dealing increased damage to vehicles. This will be the highlight of the weapon, especially since players have been divided on vehicle mods following the launch of Chapter 5 Season 3. However, it will also mark Fortnite's return to a bolt-action sniper meta in Chapter 5, something that many have been yearning to see.

Thanks to the leaks provided by X user @AllyJax_, we have our first look at the stats for the rumored Legendary variant of the rifle.

• Damage: 138
• Headshot Multiplier: 2.5x (345 damage)
• Structure Damage: 193
• Firing Rate: 0.64
• Reload Time: 2.7s
• Ammo: 1

As seen in the stats, the new Heavy Sniper Rifle will also serve its classic purpose as a Sniper Rifle with a whopping 138 body damage and a 2.5x headshot multiplier. However, since this will be a bolt-action sniper rifle, it will require a reload after every shot, potentially avoiding the one-shot sniper rifle meta that plagued Chapter 5 Season 1.

While the leaks do provide a good look at the gun, there is no clear mention of a release date. The weapon is likely to be released as a part of the v30.10 update, the first significant update for Chapter 5 Season 3. However, nothing is confirmed till Epic Games says so.

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Fortnite leaks showcase a long list of returning and new weapons for Chapter 5 Season 3

While the anti-vehicle Sniper Rifle will undoubtedly be the stand-out among the leaks, the list also hints at other exciting additions coming to Chapter 5 Season 3. This includes a Tri-Beam Laser Rifle as well as the TwoHook Gun, weapons that were previously seen in the T-60 Power Armor teaser for Chapter 5 Season 3.

The leaks also hint at the upcoming Mythic for Magneto, the bonus skin for the Chapter 5 Season 3 Battle Pass. The Mythic was first seen in the gameplay trailer for Chapter 5 Season 3, and will allow players to wield magnetism as a weapon against enemies.

Additionally, leaks hint at pirate-themed weapons like the Flint-Knock Pistol returning to the game as part of an upcoming Pirates of the Caribbean collaboration, further adding to the list of things expected to hit Chapter 5 Season 3.

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