Published: April 1, 2026 
Fortnite just dropped something ridiculous for April Fools Day, and it's kind of amazing. The Finger Guns are now in the game as part of the v40.10 update, and they're exactly what they sound like. Your character can literally shoot enemies with finger guns, complete with "PEW! PEW! PEW!" sound effects. Here's the method on how to get Finger Guns in Fortnite.
How to Get Finger Guns in Fortnite
The new unique weapon doesn't spawn in special places like vaults. Turns out, they can be found through regular loot sources, like chests, floor loot, and Supply Drops. You don't need to visit a specific POI or complete any quests for it. Just play normally, and you'll run into them. They come in four rarities: Uncommon, Rare, Epic, and Legendary.
There won't be any sign of the weapon when you're opening a chest or trying to find some floor loot. The thing you need to do is just to keep an eye out for the pew-pew icon on the ground. That's what the Finger Guns look like when they're dropped or sitting on the floor.
How to Use the Finger Guns in Fortnite
The Finger Guns behave like a burst fire pistol and use medium ammo, which is one of the easier ammo types to find around the map. Here's how to use them on each platform:
| Action | PC | PlayStation | Xbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire | Left Click | R2 | RT |
| ADS | Right Click | L2 | LT |
When you fire, your character does a full finger gun animation, and you will notice the colorful "PEW! PEW! PEW!" text pops up around your fingers. It's goofy, but it actually works. Using ADS with this weapon actually tightens your crosshair so you can land shots more accurately.
When Do the Finger Guns Leave?
The Finger Guns are only available for one day. They'll be vaulted once the April Fools event wraps up. Here's when they disappear based on your timezone:
| Timezone | Removal Time |
|---|---|
| Pacific Time (PT) | Thursday, April 2 - 2:30 AM |
| Eastern Time (ET) | Thursday, April 2 - 5:30 AM |
| Central European Time (CET) | Thursday, April 2 - 11:30 AM |
| India Standard Time (IST) | Thursday, April 2 - 3:00 PM |
| Japan Standard Time (JST) | Thursday, April 2 - 6:30 PM |
| Australian Eastern Time (AEST) | Thursday, April 2 - 7:30 PM |
Here is the countdown timer until the weapon goes bye-bye from the game. Make sure you jump in before your local cutoff time, or you'll miss them entirely.
Finger Guns are available in Battle Royale, Reload, and Blitz, so no matter which mode you prefer, you can try them out. If you're playing casually today, these are absolutely worth picking up just for the experience. The Finger Guns are a fun reminder that Fortnite doesn't take itself too seriously, and that's part of what makes events like this worth logging in. Be ready to Pew your enemies out!
