The Hyper SMG is back in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 4 for the first time since its introduction in Season 1 and if you’re wondering how to find this weapon on the island, we’ve got you covered.
The release of Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 4 brought back several weapons to the game and one of the most popular of them is the Hyper SMG. This weapon was first released in Chapter 5 Season 1 but was unfortunately discontinued in the following season.
The weapon uses lightweight bullets and compensates for its high rate of fire by its lack of first-shot accuracy. These characteristics make the SMG an ideal choice for medium to close-range combat.
Where to find the Hyper SMG in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 4
The Hyper SMG in Fortnite can be found as Ground loot, loot chests, supply drones, weapon crates, and supply drops in your Battle Royale matches.
The Hyper SMG is back in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 4.
The weapon is available in five rarity tiers in Chapter 5 Season 4, including Common, Uncommon, Rare, Epic, and Legendary. Needless to say, each variant of the weapon features different stats, with the Legendary version being the most powerful of them all.
Here are the stats for each rarity variant of the Hyper SMG:
After finding one of these SMGs on the map, you can head to any nearby bunker and apply weapon mods to further increase the effectiveness of your firearm. Since the Hyper SMG is best suited for medium to close-range combat, you can choose from different mods depending on your preferred playstyle.
So, that’s everything you need to know about the Hyper SMG in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 4. If you’re looking for more guides for this season, be sure to check out our map changes guide and all vaulted and unvaulted weapons.