Epic Games has released the patch notes for Fortnite update 15.50. The update removes the Hand Cannon from play, while "another item" is coming back. However, Epic did not announce what this item is. It only said, "Spread the news!"
Additionally, update 15.50 adds a new island size to the Creative mode, while there will also be localized featured creative hub support with this update.
A new update rapidly approaches.
— Fortnite Status (@FortniteStatus) March 1, 2021
v15.50 is scheduled for release on March 2. Downtime will begin at approx. 4 AM ET (09:00 UTC). pic.twitter.com/CCuZwikUfn
v15.50 brings:
— Fortnite Status (@FortniteStatus) March 1, 2021
🔫 The Hand Cannon heads back to the vault, while another item returns. Spread the news!
🏝 New Island size in Creative & localized Featured Creative Hub support!
The new Fortnite update is slated to roll out on March 2, beginning with downtime that starts at 1 AM PT / 4 AM ET. It's not precisely clear how long the downtime will run for.
In other news, Epic is going to reveal LazarBeam's Fortnite skin very soon, while the game recently added its latest mega-brand crossover event by bringing Ripley and a Xenomorph from the Alien series to the game. The game is also getting a crossover with Batman comics, this time with Fortnite codes in the comics themselves that will unlock a special armored Batman skin.