Fortnite Sideways weapon locations: How to get and upgrade the Sideways Minigun and Sideways Rifle explained Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Fortnite Sideways weapon locations: How to get and upgrade the Sideways Minigun and Sideways Rifle explained They come from another dimension... Guide by Lottie Lynn Guides Editor Updated on 17 May 2022 Sideways weapons, which were introduced during Chapter 2 Season 8, have returned for one week in Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 2! Until Tuesday 24th May, you can get and upgrade both the Sideways Minigun and Sideways Rifle - as long as you can find them, of course. Using one of these weapons will not only help you defeat your opponents, but gain XP by completing the Sideways Showdown Week challenges and, with that XP, you'll be able to unlock more rewards from this season's Battle Pass. On this page: What are the different Sideways weapons in Fortnite Sideways Minigun and Sideways Rifle explained How to get Sideways weapons in Fortnite How to upgrade a Sideways weapon in Fortnite What are the different Sideways weapons in Fortnite Sideways Minigun and Sideways Rifle explained The Sideways Minigun and Sideways Rifle were introduced during Fortite Chapter 2 Season 8 and have been unvaulted until Tuesday, 24th May in Chapter 3 Season 2. These weapons are born of the alternative Sideways dimension and can be revved into a superpowered state where they'll deal bonus damage. The downside, however, is that reaching this state puts them close to overheating, so you need to use them carefully. Finding and dealing damage with a Sideways weapon will help you complete the Sideways Showdown Week challenges, which also expire on Tuesday, 24th May. Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 4 is here and with it comes a new Battle Pass! This season has introduced EvoChrome weapons, Chrome Splash locations and the ability to phase through walls. There are also new vault locations and map changes. The Paradise quests are this season's storyline challenges, including destorying Chrome objects to collect Chrome anomalies. Make sure to check out the upcoming The Herald skin too! Meanwhile, learn how to get XP fast, earn the Victory Umbrella and Victory Crowns. How to get Sideways weapons in Fortnite Currently, there are three ways to find a Sideways weapon in Fortnite. The first is to kill a player who is carrying one, but, if you'd prefer to find one yourself. Both the Sideways Minigun and Sideways Rifle can be found in chests and on the ground throughout Fortnite until Tuesday, 24th May. How to upgrade a Sideways weapon in Fortnite Upgrading a Sideways weapon in Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 2 is a lot easier than it was when these weapons first appeared. Rather than having to hunt down Cube Monsters, you simply need to find an Upgrade Bench and have enough Gold Bars to afford the upgrade. Below you can find how much it costs to upgrade both Sideways Weapons, because, thankfully, the price for both: Rare to Epic - 375 Gold Bars Epic to Legendary - 500 Gold Bars Legendary to Mythic - 750 Gold Bars If you'd like to learn more about Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 2, check out our guides on the how to unlock The Prowler skin, how to get XP fast, jetpacks and where to find the energy fluctuation location near Loot Lake. More On Fortnite Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 4 Battle Pass skins, including Spider-Gwen, Paradigm, and Twyn Everything you need to know about the fourth Chapter 3 Battle Pass. Fortnite The Driftwood and The Flairship locations explained Where are these vessels moored? How to destroy Chrome structures in Fortnite How to clear this new quest quickly. How to tune the TV in Fortnite while wearing the Bytes outfit Get new styles for The Nothing's Gift pickaxe by completing Bytes Quests. Latest Articles Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Jelly Deals Logitech's G Pro X gaming headset is its lowest-ever price during Amazon's Early Access sale Prime Members can get it for just £52. Jelly Deals Save over £500 off the retail price on this beefy ASUS TUF Dash gaming laptop from Amazon Under £1080 for an RTX 3070 laptop. Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store