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News The Witcher's Geralt, Doom Slayer Join Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 1
Dirt bikes arrive on the island
Update: As teased in yesterday’s cinematic trailer, DOOM’s Doom Slayer and The Witcher’s Geralt of Rivia will be part of Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 1’s Battle Pass. The latter will be unlockable at a later date, while the former will be part of the premium track. Other skins this season will include a character...
News Fortnite Island Reformed for Chapter 4 in Odd Fracture Event
That was a thing
Fortnite’s anticipated Season 3 Chapter 4 finale looks to have been a rare misfire from Epic Games, with fans puzzled by the event. After a lobby sequence that involved little more than a television with a countdown, fans were understandably expecting another epic set-piece from the ground-breaking live service game. Instead,...
Guide What Time Is Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 4's Fracture Event?
And what to expect
What time is Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 4’s Fracture event? Epic Games is gearing up for another, ahem, epic one-time only spectacle this weekend, as it concludes Chapter 3 Season 4 with an event named Fracture. But you may be wondering: what time is Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 4’s Fracture event? On this page, we’ll have all...
News Star Wars Having a Celebratory Week in Fortnite with New Skins and Items
It's Skywalker Week
Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa, and Han Solo are all heading to Fortnite as part of a big celebratory Star Wars event called Skywalker Week. Available in the Item Shop now, you can start splashing V-Bucks on them until 8th November 2022. As for the Battle Royale game itself, Luke's green and blue lightsabers can be found during...
News Become a Wolf-Like Beast in Fortnite's Halloween Event on PS5, PS4
We're lycan this
As we trundle towards Halloween, Fortnitemares returns to Fortnite once again. The evergreen free-to-play shooter is getting a suitably spooky event, and this time, it's all about becoming a wolf-like monster. By stepping onto a special altar and performing an emote, you can turn into a wolf and obtain the Howler Claws. These...
News Spider-Gwen Finds Paradise in Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 4
Chrome zone
Paradise has arrived in Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 4, and it’s brought some new mechanics with it. A strange, chrome-like substance is consuming Fortnite Island, and it’ll allow you to phase through walls and transform into a metallic, blob-like substance. You’ll be able to use the new Chrome Splash to convert yourself, allies, or...
Guide What Time Does Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 4 Start?
And what to expect
Wondering what time Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 4 starts? Epic Games' blockbuster Battle Royale has been Vibin' for a fair few months, but now Paradise awaits. A new season will get underway this weekend, on Sunday, 18th September, 2022 — and if you're looking for more concrete details, we have answers on this page, including...
News NFL Quarterback Patrick Mahomes Completes a No-Look Pass to Fortnite
We ain't in Kansas anymore
Fortnite loves a good celebrity skin, and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is the latest superstar to be immortalised in the battle royale. Much like tennis player Naomi Osaka recently, the Super Bowl MVP will come in a variety of different styles – including one with a gladiator helmet. You’ll be able to...
News In the Crossover of the Century, Destiny 2 Is Getting Fortnite Skins
Written in the stars
Live service meets live service, with Bungie seemingly poised to announce Fortnite crossover skins for Destiny 2. There was chatter of some kind of collaboration within the community earlier in the week, but well-regarded Destiny dataminer Ginsor appears to have unearthed official images of the mash-up. The freshly minted Sony...
News Watch Dragon Ball Super Episodes in Fortnite as Part of Huge Event
Crossover brings tons of stuff
Fortnite's crossover event with Dragon Ball looks set to be one of the game's biggest ever as Epic Games publishes a huge blog post listing exactly what you can expect from the Battle Royale shooter starting today. There's a new event page that tracks your Power Level, lots of new quests, one-versus-one
News Fortnite's Record-Breaking Dragon Ball Z Crossover Leaked
Skins! Gliders! Kamehameha?
Dragon Ball Z is coming to Fortnite. You may already know because the original tweet from Epic Games teasing this set a new record for the series on social media, attracting an eye-watering 325k likes. Well, ahead of the developer’s big reveal tomorrow, the trailer has already leaked. You can check it out, in sketchy,...
News Stock Up on V-Bucks! Dragon Ball Is Coming to Fortnite
Power comes in response to a need
It’s the crossover that fans have been waiting for, so naturally the hype is over 9,000: Dragon Ball is seemingly coming to Fortnite on 16th August. While developer Epic Games is still in teasing territory, it uploaded some distinctive artwork watermarked with the Toei Animation copyright. Dragon Ball is, of...
News You Can See John Cena in Fortnite from 28th July
Unexpected
John Cena, pro wrestler and star of many famous GIFs and memes, is about to join Fortnite. Epic Games made the announcement today, along with confirming wrestling-themed goodies for other service games like Fall Guys and Rocket League. In the free-to-play shooter, the Cena skin comes outfitted in his classic green and yellow gear,...
News Neil Druckmann Shuts Down The Last of Us Skins in Fortnite Rumours
"False rumour"
Naughty Dog co-president Neil Druckmann has poured cold water on rumours that popular characters from The Last of Us would be appearing in Fortnite as skins in the near future. Speculation began over the weekend after apparently prominent Fortnite leaker Shiina tweeted that skins of Joel and Ellie would be available in the Battle...
News Fortnite's No Sweat Summer Is the New Vibe
Fun in the sun
Fortnite's latest event is No Sweat Summer, which brings around a fortnight's worth (heh) of content in celebration of the silly season. Live now, the event will last until 9th August, introducing fresh challenges, new quests and exciting map updates. This time, the gimmick is that you are a part of the No Sweat Insurance Company's...
News Fortnite May Be Going First-Person in the Future
Warzone
It’s the biggest game in the world, but in order for Fortnite to grow, it needs to tap new tastes and audiences. We’ve already seen how Epic Games is willing to completely reinvent the Battle Royale’s gameplay loop, introducing a Zero Build mode for those who want to focus on the lootin’ and shootin’. And now it looks like a...
News Darth Vader, Indiana Jones Vibin' in New Festival Fortnite Season
Wavy
Fortnite’s previous season ended in dramatic fashion overnight, but Epic Games ain’t taking a break. A new season of content is upon us, with a much lighter summer festival theme this time. You’ll be riding orbs along rails, partying at discotheques – and borrowing Indiana Jones’ hookshot. Oh, and if all of that sounded far too chill,...
News Fortnite Collision Event Concludes Chapter 3 Season 2 with Epic Mech Battle
Did you mech it?
Fortnite’s latest live event, Collision, has concluded Chapter 3 Season 2 with an extraordinary mech battle sequence. The roughly 15-or-so minute set-piece saw squads of four – this author teamed up with soccer star Neymar Jr and Obi-Wan Kenobi – help commandeer a mech, which was tasked with taking down the Collider – a...
News What Time Is Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 2's Collision Event?
Squad up
What time is Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 2's Collision event? Fortnite, the ever-popular shooter from Epic Games, likes to wrap things up with a bang. The closing of each chapter and season usually comes with some big, special event, and it looks like Chapter 3 Season 2 will be no different. The one-time-only Collision event will put an end...
News Obi-Wan Kenobi Fronts Fortnite and Disney+ Show Next Week
Hello there
Hello there, Obi-Wan Kenobi! Not only is the Jedi making his long-awaited return in next week's Disney+ show, but he will also be part of Fortnite. Because of course he will be. That's the way the world works nowadays. Available on 26th May 2022, a bundle of Obi-Wan themed goodies will be up for purchase in the premium store. You can...
News Fortnite's Shared Wallet Opened to PS5, PS4
Take your V-Bucks (almost) everywhere
Considering Sony was staunchly against cross-console play for about two weeks, it’s sure dropped its barriers ever since. Fortnite has now announced that it’s bringing its Shared Wallet system to PS5 and PS4, meaning that any V-Bucks you purchase on the PS Store can be used across multiple platforms –...
News Fortnite Enters the Multiverse of Madness with Scarlet Witch Skin and Items
As movie hits theatres globally
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness hits theatres all over the globe today, so it's only right there is some sort of Fortnite crossover to accompany the movie. It's a tradition at this point, right? The wizard himself has been available for a while through the Chapter 3 Season 2 Battle Pass, and now his...
News Street Fighter's Blanka, Sakura Take on Fortnite
A new challenger approaches
A couple more Street Fighter characters are challenging Epic Games’ uber-popular Battle Royale to a brawl. Newcomers parachuting into Fortnite island include Blanka and Sakura – they’ll both be available within the release’s in-game Item Shop from 8PM ET on Thursday, 28th April. Blanka comes with a Rival Schools...
News Fortnite's Fast-Paced No Building Mode Could Be a Permanent Addition
Buildings have feelings, too
Those of you who’ve played the new Fortnite season will surely agree that it’s great. Many of you may have a passionate distaste for service games, but the way Epic has made minor tweaks to the Battle Royale’s core gameplay to give it a rapid, action-packed pace is to be applauded. Of course, traditional...
News Fortnite Raises $36 Million in 24 Hours for Ukrainian Humanitarian Relief
Four charities to benefit
Update: Fortnite's income for the next two weeks will be pledged to help the people of Ukraine, but in the past 24 hours alone it's accrued an enormous $36 million to support charities like UNICEF, among others — an impressive and applaudable result! Even if you're not feeling the new season, consider picking up the...
News Fortnite Chapter 3: Season 2 Removes Building, Adds Doctor Strange
New gameplay mechanics included
Wow, this is bold: Fortnite Chapter 3: Season 2 has launched, and building has been wiped out – for the next nine days, at least. Those of you who play Epic Games’ battle royale will know that construction is a key component of combat, as players use it as a means of makeshift defense. But this new season does...
News Assassin's Creed's Ezio Auditore Revealed in Fortnite Leak
Requiescat in pace
The Assassin’s Creed franchise has long moved on from Ezio Auditore, but the character remains iconic to this very day. His eventual inclusion in Fortnite seemed, well, inevitable, then – and here he is. Datamined from the Battle Royale’s latest update, images are emerging on social media of the Italian stallion in all his...
News Grand Slam Champ Naomi Osaka Is Now a Fortnite Character
Ace
Naomi Osaka, the winner of four Grand Slam titles, is now a Fortnite character. Following in the Air Jordans of NBA star LeBron James, the Japanese tennis champion is the latest Icon to arrive in Epic Games’ impressive Battle Royale. A press release explains: “This represents the trend of more and more A-List talent connecting with their...
News Uncharted Arrives in Fortnite Item Shop, Quests Coming Soon to PS5, PS4
Sic parvis magna
As was leaked earlier in the week, Uncharted has arrived in the Fortnite Item Shop. The crossover, primarily designed to promote the film, will allow you to purchase Nathan Drake and Chloe Frazer skins for your Battle Royale avatars. You can toggle between Nate’s traditional Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End look or
News Fortnite Gets Even Better with Gyro Controls on PS5, PS4
Victory royale
It’s been a good week for fans of gyro controls. Following confirmation that Horizon Forbidden West will include the feature at launch, Fortnite has now announced that it’s incorporating support for the DualSense and DualShock 4 controllers, on the PlayStation 5 and PS4 respectively. A brilliant video below explains how it all...
News Uncharted's Nate Drake, Chloe Frazer Gliding to Fortnite on PS5, PS4
Tom Holland and traditional Drake available
Stock up on V-Bucks, because Uncharted is coming to Fortnite. While the collaboration is yet to be officially confirmed, it was first teased by dataminers earlier in the month, and now a trailer has leaked online. There are four costumes in total available, with two different versions of Nate and Chloe on...
News Aussie Artist Tones and I to Debut Songs in Fortnite from 21st January
Dance monkey
Fortnite is more than just a game: it’s a cultural phenomenon. That’s why we barely bat an eyelid these days when Epic Games cooks up something impressively cool, like its Soundwave Series, which is designed to promote (or, for the cynics among you, advertise) new musical talent. And following a successful run last year, it’ll...
News Fortnite's Famous Tilted Towers Return to the Game Today
Ready to get tilted
If you played Fortnite in the early days, you'll know the complete and utter chaos that was dropping at Tilted Towers. A hotbed for action and intense gunfights, you and your team dropped there if you wanted a piece of the action straight away. Map changes over the years have meant the Point of Interest had to make an exit, but...
News Tornadoes and Thunderstorms Are Forming in Fortnite on PS5, PS4
Get your umbrellas ready
With the holiday season and WinterFest now a distant memory, Epic Games is freshening Fortnite up with new weather events. This week you’ll find tornadoes and lightning storms forming all over Chapter 3’s island – but you should be running towards the inclement weather, and not the other way. Hopping into a tornado...
News Star Wars' Boba Fett Drops into Fortnite on PS5, PS4 for Christmas Day
As you wished
Ah, Christmas: a day of turkey, squabbles, and V-Bucks in gift cards. Knowing that countless kids will have a hole burning in their elaborate Back Bling this Xmas, Epic Games has sure brought the goods: Boba Fett is available now in the Fortnite Item Store for the big day. The infamous Star Wars bounty hunter has been hotly requested...
News Don't Dodge Fortnite's Matrix Bullet Time Emote on PS5, PS4
But no skins?
Where the hell is the Neo skin? Fortnite already has John Wick, so we suppose you could equip that to celebrate the release of The Matrix Resurrections, but no Neo – not yet. Still, at least here’s a sick looking Neo dodge emote, available in the Item Store right now. You can also grab a weapon wrap with the series’ iconic green...
News Spider-Man: No Way Home's Tom Holland, Zendaya Front Fortnite WinterFest
Snow way home
Leave it to Fortnite to have the glitziest holiday update of the season: it’s signed up Spider-Man: No Way Home stars Tom Holland and Zendaya to feature as skins based on their characters from the film, Peter Parker and MJ Watson. Alright, it’s especially Christmassy we suppose, but it’s suitably timely – the movie is going to...
News PS Plus Members Get Free Fortnite Skin, Harvesting Tool
Suits you, sir
You don’t need to be subscribed to PS Plus in order to enjoy free-to-play games like Fortnite, but Sony tries to incentivise sign-ups by providing extra cosmetics to members. Following the recent release of Chapter 3, the Japanese giant has launched a new PS Plus Celebration Pack for Epic Games’ aforementioned Battle Royale, which...
News Fortnite Development Is Moving to Unreal Engine 5 Going Forward
Epic
We're sure you're aware, but Fortnite was recently refreshed with the arrival of Chapter 3, bringing a new map, characters, and features to the ever-evolving free-to-play game. Up to now, the popular title has been constructed using Epic's very own Unreal Engine 4, which has certainly served it well over the years. However, it seems the...
News Awesome Spider-Man Web Swinging in Fortnite Goes Viral
Swinging 'bout town
Fortnite may not be for you, but you have to give it props when the Battle Royale shooter fully implements a new feature that's exclusive to just one skin and looks completely natural in-game. And that is exactly what has happened with wall crawler Spider-Man in Chapter 3, who is able to web swing about the map. Using the...
News Spider-Man Swings into Fortnite Chapter 3 Along with New Map and Features
New beginning
Fortnite has just received a major overhaul, with Chapter 3 ushering in a fresh start for the ever-popular shooter. Amid numerous interesting new features and changes, Spider-Man joins the game as part of the new Battle Pass. The map has been totally overhauled, with lots of new locations to visit while you play Battle Royale. That...
News Jill Valentine, Chris Redfield Finally Get Their Fortnite Cameo
Really powerful against living things
They’ve appeared in – count them – Dead by Daylight, The Division 2, a new movie, and a board game already this year, but Resident Evil heroes Jill Valentine and Chris Redfield have finally landed the cameo of a lifetime:
News Balenciaga Will Happily Sell You This Fortnite Shirt for $1,000
Caps, sunglasses, t-shirts too
Balenciaga, the high-end retail outlet famed for its Triple S and very questionable Speed trainers, is getting into the game merchandise business with a Fortnite clothing range that will cost you just about an arm and a leg. Take the plain white shite featured in the lead image of this article: that will set you back...
News Fortnite Is the Next Game to Copy Among Us in New Mode
Impostors
First it was Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, and now it's Fortnite copying Among Us with a new mode that sounds just like Innersloth's game of working out who's acting sus. Under the name Impostors, this "is a mode for a maximum of ten players: eight Agents maintaining The Bridge and two Impostors out to overtake it". Sound familiar? We...
Guide Fortnite Ariana Grande Concert: All Show Times and Rewards
When to tune in for the event
What time does the Ariana Grande concert in Fortnite start? What are the Fortnite Ariana Grande concert rewards? It's time for another popstar to take the digital stage in Epic Games' Battle Royale title, following on from USA rapper Travis Scott in 2020. This time around it's Ariana Grande, who will be bringing hits...
News Ariana Grande Rocks Our World in Epic Fortnite Concert
Positions! 7 Rings! Mario Kart!
Epic Games has once again proven just how far ahead it is of anyone else in the live event space with a truly memorable Fortnite concert all about popstar Ariana Grande. Much like last year's Travis Scott in-game gig, players could watch the event and walk about the play area while the Positions singer put on a real...
News Street Fighter Icons Cammy and Guile Dab Their Way to Fortnite
Packing bonus items
The star-studded list of video game characters heading to Fortnite simply keeps on growing as Epic Games confirms Street Fighter stars Cammy and Guile will be available for purchase in the Item Shop starting this Saturday. Ryu and Chun-Li were already made part of the Battle Royale cast back in February, but now the roster of...
News Ariana Grande Will Headline Huge Fortnite Concert This Weekend
Thank u, next
We truly are living in different times. Positions singer Ariana Grande has confirmed that she will headline Fortnite’s Rift Tour this weekend, which is scheduled to unfold from 6th August through 8th August. There are a number of shows planned – refer to the Fortnite blog for full details – and developer Epic Games recommends you...
News Jose Mourinho on Fortnite: Footballers Stay Up All Night Playing That Sh*t
Prefer not to speak
Jose Mourinho, a serial winner on the European football stage, is not the biggest fan of Fortnite. As part of an introductory video on his new club AS Roma’s official Twitter account, the outspoken ex-Real Madrid and Chelsea coach described the Battle Royale as a “nightmare”. He added: “Football players stay up all night...
News Fortnite's Next Big Event Coming 6th August, Countdown Begins Teases
Ariana Grande concert?
Epic Games is beginning preparation for its next big in-game Fortnite event on 6th August 2021, with update 17.21 now deployed to get the Battle Royale island ready for the show. It all kicks off at 3:05pm PT / 6:05pm ET / 11:05pm BST on the aforementioned date, but if you're in need of a reminder whilst gunning for first...