The in-game news feed for Fortnite Battle Royale has revealed a new version of an Assault Rifle is coming to the game soon. It's called the Thermal Scoped Assault Rifle and although we don't yet have specifics, it's not hard to imagine what it's capable of doing.
"New high power Assault Rifle makes it easier to find enemies!" the feed teases. Based on its name and the brief description, it's likely the thermal aspect of the weapon will allow you to spot enemies hiding behind walls or buildings based on their character's heat signature. The scoped aspect likely means the weapon will have some range, probably the same as the normal Scoped Assault Rifle. You'll probably also only be able to detect enemies when aiming down the scope.
The new Thermal Scoped Assault Rifle will likely go live in Fortnite Battle Royale with this week's update on Tuesday.