Scanning

Scanning is a Gameplay Mechanic in Fortnite: Battle Royale and Fortnite: Creative. It was introduced in Chapter 2 Season 2.

Functionality
Scanning allows to see opponents and Containers through several layers of structures. While all scanned opponents are indicated with a specific symbol above them, which varies depending on which kind of an opponent is scanned, some items also highlight the outlines of Containers and opponents.

Items
The following items will scan the area when used: