Obtaining the Hyper SMG in Fortnite

The Hyper SMG has made its return to Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 4 after being vaulted in Season 1. If you’re unsure of where to locate this weapon on the island, we have you covered.

The recent launch of Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 4 has reintroduced numerous weapons to the game, including the highly acclaimed Hyper SMG. This fan-favorite weapon originally debuted in Chapter 5 Season 1, but was unfortunately removed from the game in the following season.

The SMG compensates for its low first-shot accuracy with a rapid fire rate, using light bullets. These attributes make it a suitable option for battles at short to medium range.

Where to find the Hyper SMG in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 4

The Hyper SMG in Fortnite is obtainable through various means including as floor loot, in loot chests, supply drones, weapon cases, and supply drops during your Battle Royale matches.

Fortnite Hyper SMG Gameplay — Epic Games / Screenshot captured by dexerto

The Hyper SMG is back in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 4.

In Chapter 5 Season 4, the weapon is offered in five different rarities: Common, Uncommon, Rare, Epic, and Legendary. Each version of the gun has its own unique set of statistics, with the Legendary variant being the strongest of them all. Needless to say, the Legendary version is the most powerful of the five rarities.

The stats for each rarity variant of the Hyper SMG are as follows:

Hyper SMG Rarity	DPS	Damage	Reload speed	Fire rate	Magazine size
Common	156	13	2.2	12	30
Uncommon	168	14	2.1	12	30
Rare	180	15	2	12	30
Epic	192	16	1.9	12	30
Legendary	192	16	1.8	12	30

Upon locating a SMG on the map, you have the option to visit a nearby bunker and equip Weapon Mods to enhance its performance. As the Hyper SMG excels in mid to close-range battles, you have a range of mods to select from, depending on your personal gameplay style.

So there you have it, those are all the essential details about the Hyper SMG in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 4.