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If you’re trying to find Krampus in this Winterfest, you will likely face some tough competition. This holiday-themed boss is the focus of a few different Winterfest seasonal quests, and he’s guaranteed to drop some useful loot for players who manage to beat him. However, he also puts up quite a fight, and you’ll also have to fight off other players who want that loot for themselves.

With the introduction of three entire new experiences – LEGO Fortnite, Rocket Racing, and Fortnite Festival – Epic’s unstoppable “everything” game Fortnite has taken a huge stride closer to becoming its own platform. But with so much new content available, the developer has to find ways to monetise it – and the latest microtransactions are attracting criticism for their obscene prices.

God of War Ragnarok’s hotly anticipated free DLC expansion Valhalla, due out later today, will add more Trophies to the game – although they’ll be listed separately from the campaign, so you won’t need to worry about them if you haven’t earned the Platinum just yet. Writing on Twitter, game director Mihir Sheth confirmed the tidbit.

We’re some way into Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 1, so you’ll be wanting to know when it’s set to end.

NVIDIA announced the release of a new GeForce Game Ready driver (version 546.33) optimized for Embark's competitive first-person shooter The Finals, Fortnite Chapter 5, and Squad's latest update. As usual, you may download the driver either via GeForce Experience or directly through the website.

Epic Games has confirmed that Fortnite’s trio of new game modes are permanent additions to the free-to-play title.

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Epic Games has released a new cinematic trailer for LEGO Fortnite, its upcoming survival crafting experience based on The Lego Group’s IP. It showcases the events that led to this LEGO adventure (read: portals) and some of the things players can do. Check it out below.

Fortnite’s long-awaited Chapter 5 will revamp the release’s traversal gameplay, while adding some headline new features, including a train and the ability to customise your weapon. All of this has been teased as part of a new trailer, which also shows off some previously leaked Battle Pass skins, including Solid Snake and Peter Griffin.

Fortnite's big Chapter 5 update has strangely made a lot of its characters look a lot angrier, as it's removed smiling faces for anyone with default animations.

In Chapter 5 Season 1 players can track down NPC Characters to trade for useful items and perks. A total of eight NPCs can be found scattered across the new island, and players can trade with them using Gold Bars, a currency that’s earned from defeating enemies, opening chests, and more. Trading with NPCs can give you a valuable edge in combat and exploration.

With Fortnite Chapter 5: Season 1 the game has embarked on a subterranean adventure! It has ushered this following The Big Bang event that reshaped the Chapter 4 island. Branded as "Underground," this season introduces a myriad of changes, including a revamped island, novel gameplay elements like boss battles, LEGO-themed skins, and the inclusion of iconic characters such as Metal Gear's Solid Snake and Family Guy's Peter Griffin. The Fortnite Chapter 5: Season 1 update completely overhauls the battle royale landscape, introducing new locations like a functional railway with a travel-worthy train, marinas, mansions, and a fresh grassland area. Snow blankets certain areas, providing an immersive environmental shift.