What does hitscan mean in Fortnite?

If you’re wondering what a hitscan weapon in Fortnite is, chances are you’ve just run into the long-running hitscan vs. projectile debate and aren’t sure which side to pick. As complex as it sounds, don’t worry—we’ve got you covered. 

Almost every weapon in Fortnite (excluding snipers) embraced the hitscan mechanic until Chapter Five, which, much to the horror of several veteran players, introduced the projectile sand drop concepts. Since then, fans have been divided on whether Epic should bring back hitscan or continue with projectile bullets in the seasons to come.

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