https://www.pcgamer.com/fortnite-update-240-adds-a-minigun-to-the-mix/

The Fortnite 2.4.0 update was meant to be out yesterday, but as explained in this Reddit post, ongoing technical issues with the previous update forced a slight delay. Those have since been cleared up, and the update is now live—and that means you can finally get your hands on that sweet minigun you've been lusting after.

The minigun, which is available in Battle Royale, drops from chests and supply drops, uses light ammo, and fires almost as quickly as an SMG. Just guessing here, but I would imagine its big benefit (aside from looking supremely cool) is sustainability: SMGs have to be reloaded often, but a minigun should be able to hose down crowds for as long as you can hold the button. (Admittedly, everything I know about miniguns I learned from Jesse Ventura, but it seems like a reasonable bet.)