Fortnite developer Epic Games is preparing to launch a brand new season of Battle Royale. The current season ends with the Fracture event at 9pm GMT on December 3rd. The event is expected to destroy the island, heralding a brand new chapter and season after the server downtime. Downtime is expected to last over 12 hours, which means Fortnite Chapter 4, Season 1 will have a December 4 release date, and a launch time between 7-9AM BST.
Fortnite developer Epic Games will confirm start times once the Fracture event ends, so check back later for more details.
If you want to participate in the breaking event, Epic recommends that you sign in 30 minutes before the action begins.
Unusually, though, the Fortnite developer confirmed that fans will also be able to join in mid-action, so it shouldn’t make much difference if you’re late.
It should also be noted that anyone who signs in before and during the event will receive a free emoticon for participation.
For Chapter 4, Season 1, fans can expect big changes to the Fortnite map, which will undergo a major redesign to usher in a new era.
According to Fortnite insiders like Hypex and Shiina, the new map is codenamed Asteria.
Speaking of leaks, the new season is expected to bring motorcycles to the island. Similarly, it is said that players will be able to ride flying animals.
Perhaps most exciting of all are the rumors of a first-person mode, which will completely change the way fans experience the game.
This is in addition to the release of the Unreal Editor for Creative 2.0, which will allow players to create more advanced worlds.
Battle Pass leaks will likely drop during the hiatus, though there’s been speculation that the long-awaited Family Guy crossover, or One Piece, might happen.
With the new Avatar movie due later this month, don’t be surprised if Epic drops some Avatar skins, either in the item shop or as part of the Battle Pass.
Express Online will update this story with the latest developments, so keep checking back for more information.
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