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Fortnite players have voiced their desire for the return of Bows, a weapon type first introduced in 2019's Season 8. Before the newest season's launch, some fans assumed Bows would return due to Fortnite's new theme.

Next week’s free Epic Games Store title has been announced.

Reboot Rally is back for Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2, so if you have a friend that hasn’t played in some time, now is the perfect opportunity to get them back on board the Battle Bus. This event has free cosmetics on offer for partying up with eligible buddies.

With Myths and Mortals being the theme of Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2, the Gods have unleashed their powers on the island. Now, Avatar Korra has landed in Fortnite, she has introduced yet another Mythic to the loot pool known as a Waterbending technique. Let’s get straight into how to obtain the Waterbending Mythic and how to use it to your advantage.

Avatar Korra from The Legend of Korra has landed in Fortnite and if you’re a fan of the show, you’ll definitely want to represent the main character while you chase that victory royale.

Sony has released April’s first wave of PlayStation Plus games.

Fortnite has brought back a classic Marvel cosmetic to the game after nearly five years, re-adding Black Widow's exclusive pickaxe to the in-game store. The beloved battle royale from Epic Games has featured a wide variety of crossovers and collaborations throughout its life, each bringing unique cosmetics from other games, TV shows, movies, and more. Everything from Star Wars and Indiana Jones to Dragon Ball Z and Jujutsu Kaisen have received their own Fortnite skins and items. However, one comic book juggernaut has been particularly notable for its Fortnite collaborations.

A Fortnite player has discovered that several NPCs have unique dialogue sequences if they interact with them while wearing the ascendant Midas skin. The interaction works quite similarly to the different NPC dialogues players get when using the various society skins in Fortnite.

One LEGO Fortnite player shares a wholesome interaction they had after discovering a feature called Sit and Talk while playing cooperatively with a friend. Since the launch of LEGO Fortnite back in early December 2023, the game has continued to be a popular way for players to express themselves. Giving players a different way to experience the Fortnite universe, the LEGO experience offers survival-style gameplay complete with crafting, resource gathering, and ways to play cooperatively with others.

The Epic Games Store has announced the latest two free games it will be giving away in April. As is the case with every free giveaway, the games offered will be completely free through the Epic Games Store until 11:00 AM ET on the following Thursday, when another free game will become available instead.

Head over to the Epic Games Store on April 4th and you'll be able to grab The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition and Thief (2014) for free and to keep forever. Like a thief!

Next week’s free Epic Games Store titles have been confirmed.

Every Thursday at 10 am CT, the Epic Games Store rotates its free game selection and confirms what will be coming the next week. This means Epic Games Store users can no longer claim Call of the Wild: The Angler or Invincible Presents: Atom Eve, but they can claim Islets until April 4. At that time, Islets will rotate out of EGS and the service will add The Outer Worlds and Thief, two big pick-ups for the service.

Vehicles have landed in LEGO Fortnite, bringing a range of new items to the mode. Although most additions are focused on transportation, the Illuminator has multiple uses. Whether you opt to go on a late night road trip with your friends or find yourself far away from your village as night closes in, you’ll want to craft an Illuminator as a beacon of light in LEGO Fortnite.

Next week’s free Epic Games Store title has seemingly leaked ahead of an official announcement on Thursday.

Fortnite leaks have revealed three Guardians of the Galaxy skins coming to the game, which depict fan-favorite characters Drax, Groot, and Mantis. A release date for the new Fortnite skins is still not officially confirmed, but they will likely be added in the near future.

Sony has announced April 2024’s PlayStation Plus Essential games.

The latest Fortnite update hasn’t only deployed new content to battle royale modes, but to LEGO Fortnite, too. The main feature of the LEGO Fortnite content drop is the highly anticipated addition of vehicles. However, the Compost Bin has also been added to the constantly evolving roster of items, unlocking even more possibilities. Those with a busy inventory (let’s face it, that’s most of us,) will find benefit in crafting a Compost Bin.

The Fortnite v29.10 update didn’t just introduce new content to battle royale modes, but LEGO Fortnite, too. After a long wait, players can now make vehicles and take a roadtrip around their world. Before you can access a LEGO Fortnite vehicle, you need to craft all the pieces required and that includes a Driver’s Seat.

Fortnite rolled out its v29.10 update which unleashed even more powerful items on the island. The Gods are hard at work making one of the strongest loot pools in Fortnite history, fitting with the Myths and Mortals theme. Now, the Banana of The Gods has arrived for the remainder of the season. With the Banana of The Gods being the latest consumable in Fortnite, you’ll want to know where to find it.

In another interesting revelation, Xbox head Phil Spencer has reportedly backed the arrival of third-party game stores on game consoles. This has led to Xbox fans anticipating the possible launch of game stores, like Steam, on Microsoft's console.

Xbox boss Phil Spencer says he’d like to see other digital storefronts appearing on Xbox consoles in the future.

With Chapter 5 Season 2’s theme of Myths and Mortals, it’s not surprising that some of the most powerful weapons have been unleashed on the island. The latest update has added more options to the mix, including taking the Hand Cannon out of the Fortnite vault. If you want the weapon back in your hands, here’s how.

Fortnite has deployed its v29.10 update which has made some more addition to the Chapter 5 Season 2 loot pool. This includes a Mythic version of the Midas Drum Gun.

Epic Games releases update 29.10 for LEGO Fortnite, bringing new vehicle builds, custom designs, new crafting tools, as well as bug fixes as well. The Mechanical Mayhem update follows suit with another recent LEGO Fortnite patch earlier in March which added Kit Bundles to the experience. Using prebuilt designs, players could essentially purchase new building designs like Beachside Boulevard or Durrr Burger to spruce up their map.

Fortnite's LEGO mode is set to receive an all-new Marvel skin that fans have been eagerly awaiting for quite a while now. While Fortnite added LEGO versions of over 1,200 skins when the mode debuted, a majority of them lacked higher-quality models. This, however, seems to be an entirely new skin altogether.

According to a new rumor, the iconic Kratos skin will be returning to Fortnite very soon. With the latest season of Fortnite in full swing, players are wondering what they will see as the season progresses, with the highly-requested PlayStation character reportedly set to return.

A new season means a fresh set of NPC locations to familiarize yourself with and Chapter 5 Season 2 is no different. Each character wields a set of items which can be purchased using gold bars.

The Fortnite island has been home to a plethora of animals during its lifecycle. Chickens, however, have stuck around for the longest time. Chapter 5 Season 2 has given chickens a shiny new gold look and here’s where to find them in your next Fortnite match.

Fortnite is seemingly set to add a fresh set of skins and other items in collaboration with Nike, assuming that a recent leak is accurate. This is not the first time that Epic Games has partnered with Nike to bring themed cosmetics to Fortnite, with its previous partnership taking place back in 2023.

A new leak of information about Fortnite suggests that new content based on the animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra are arriving soon. As with other Fortnite crossover content, the Avatar additions will likely consist of themed cosmetic skins and accessories players can equip when playing.

A new Fortnite leak has revealed a helpful change that will be adding customizable UI in Creative, making the sandbox mode more efficient. Fortnite may be best known for its Battle Royale mode, but Creative is a favorite for many players.

A Fortnite fan has an incredible idea to bring back the Marvel skins with a Silver Age of comics twist. Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 4 introduced a Marvel-themed Battle Pass, but this player has an idea to bring the skins back in a unique way.

The US has filed a lawsuit against Apple, accusing it of illegally limiting competitors and holding a monopoly over the smartphone market.

Next week’s free Epic Games Store title has been confirmed.

Nintendo’s Princess Peach Showtime is the first game in over 25 years directed by Goemon designer Etsunobu Ebisu, it’s been revealed.

Epic Games Inc., the developer behind the popular Fortnite franchise, announced plans for a mobile online store on the iOS and Android platforms.

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Baldur’s Gate 3 was the big winner at the 24th annual Game Developers Choice Awards.

Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Elon Musk's X and Match Group on Wednesday joined "Fortnite" video game maker Epic Games' protest that Apple has failed to honor a court-ordered injunction governing payments in its lucrative App Store.

Epic today held its annual State of Unreal event at the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, with new announcements for gamers and developers alike.

It's been almost a year since Epic Games launched Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN), and the company seems quite pleased with how it's gone.

Epic Games has announced that the Epic Games Store is coming to iOS and Android devices later this year. The Epic Games Store's mobile expansion will allow the storefront to function across all major, non-console platforms.

Fortnite developer Epic Games has revealed a new season of the game will be built and developed entirely in Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN). This new season of Fortnite is expected to launch in 2025 and marks a first for the massive multiplayer battle royale.

Epic Games held its annual State of Unreal keynote at GDC on Wednesday.

Skydance shared a trailer for Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra during Epic Games’ State of Unreal showcase on Wednesday. The trailer teased the game’s story, showing the tension between Captain America and Black Panther, and revealed its 2025 release window.

Unreal Editor for Fortnite has received new assets that allow enthusiasts to make their own LEGO Creative Islands. Their arrival has been accompanied by the release of three additional LEGO Islands in Fortnite.

Alan Wake and Control developer Remedy Entertainment has seen its revenue drop by 22.2 percent for the year.

Remedy Entertainment has said players should expect a “more regular cadence of sequels” for Alan Wake and Control.

Fortnite’s most infamous villain, Midas, has escaped jail in The Underworld. A special questline is trickling out which will see you help Midas escape the Fortnite island. Of course, wherever Midas goes, chaos follows and as a result, new weapons have joined the island, along with a limited-time game mode. If you want to hop into the shiniest Fortnite Floor is Lava mode to date, this guide has all the details.

The first review of Princess Peach Showtime has been published in Japanese magazine Famitsu.

Fortnite's March 19 update added three items to the battle royale's sandbox in the Chains of Hades, Shield Bubble Jr, and Drum Gun. Technically, all three of these items are new to Fortnite, as the new iteration of the Drum Gun is a separate weapon from its predecessor, although there are still plenty of similarities.

After teasing the return of MIdas, Fortnite's latest update not only brings the villain back to the popular battle royale, but a new event filled with quests, rewards, and the arrival of a popular game mode. It's been a busy season already for the massively popular battle royale, though that is nothing new as Epic Games has made sure to keep Fortnite updated and evolving on a consistent basis.

Fortnite is packed with cosmetics which can be acquired through the in-game store or by progressing through the battle pass. However, it’s not often that Epic Games give away a harvesting tool as stylish as the Midnight Scythe Pickaxe as a bonus for buying V-Bucks.

A new concept video showcasing the capabilities of Unreal Engine 5 demonstrates what a video game centered around billionaire Elon Musk's life might look like. Unreal Engine 5 has proven to be one of the most impressive game-creation engines yet, and this concept video is an interesting showcase of the engine's capabilities.

Epic CEO Tim Sweeney called Valve «assholes» in an old email thread that's been dug up as part of a lawsuit against the Steam owner.

Ahead of the Epic Game Store’s launch in 2018, Epic Games boss Tim Sweeney called Valve executives “assholes” in a heated email concerning platform fees.

Valve has launched Steam‘s Spring Sale.

The Epic Games Store's spring sale is underway, from today until March 28th. That makes it twice as long as Steam's spring sale, which also started today. I'm not sure if that makes it twice as exciting, but here's what does: Deus Ex Mankind Divided is free to keep for the next week.

Fortnite's Festival mode receives eight new music tracks on March 14, including Darude's Sandstorm, DMX's X Gon' Give It To Ya, and other recognizable songs. Fortnite Festival's Season 2 began last month and runs until April 22.

The Binding of Isaac creator Edmund McMillen has offered a new update about his talks with Epic Games regarding a Fortnite collaboration. The potentialFortnite crossover has surprising but charmingly innocent roots.

Next week’s free Epic Games Store titles have been revealed.

Fortnite introduced a new set of accolades to the Battle Royale game mode, allowing gamers to put their skills to the test and earn some additional XP. Some fans only play Fortnite because they enjoy the game, whether it's Save the World, LEGO Fortnite, Fortnite Festival, Rocket Racing, Creative Mode, or Battle Royale. However, many players also like to keep an eye on their seasonal level to track how far along they've made it in the Battle Pass.

The Gods have unleashed their powers on the island and there are now fresh points of interest to explore, challenging boss fights, and an extremely powerful loot pool. Thanks to Weapon Bunkers, you can adapt your arsenal, but only when you know where they are on the Fortnite map.

The Epic Games Store and many of its users love Thursdays, as it's when one or more free games rotate in and the current selection rotates out. Astro Duel 2 exits the storefront's free game selection today, with Deus Ex: Mankind Divided and The Bridge being free on the Epic Games Store for the next week. Come 10 am CT on March 21, they will rotate out for Call of The Wild: The Angler andInvincible Presents: Atom Eve.

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Players can use a clever trick in Fortnite to make fishing a lot faster. Fortnite players may be busy with all the new additions, such as the new locations to visit, or ways that Myths and Mortals has altered the gameplay, such as using Underworld Dash, or finding the Mythic Thunderbolt of Zeus to use on other players. Many of these activities take place within battle royale, where health and shield management is critical, so players are always looking for new loot.

Epic Games has announced new pricing for its Unreal Engine for developers outside the gaming industry.

Epic Games has detailed its upcoming pricing changes for Unreal Engine, and in doing so has kept its promise to keep the situation the same for game developers.

Fortnite may be known for having crossover content from just about every nook and cranny of the pop culture zeitgeist, but another, rather unexpected personality has come forward to voice their desire to get themselves in the game: Dr. Phil. The iconic mustached talk show host recently posted a short video pleading his case for getting his own Fortnite «character» while comparing himself to another celebrity.

Some Fortnite gamers are calling for changes to Medallions that make the players holding them more visible on the map. Since it was released, there have been a few ways for Fortnite players to keep track of others on the map, but the Medallions may need a change based on fan feedback.

Fortnite has entered Season 2 of Chapter 5, which is exciting for many, but some fans are disappointed with the new dances. Fortnite continues to dominate the live service space with addicting gameplay loops and consistent fresh content drops. Much of the new content has been well-received by fans, who buy back into the battle pass mechanic for new skins, emotes, and accessories.

A solo Fortnite player spent Chapter 5 Season 1 trying to have friendly interactions to mixed results. Due to the player-versus-player nature of Fortnite, it may be hard for solo players to have friendly interactions, but this one found a way to engage peacefully with others.

Fortnite players have expressed their frustration over a new fall-damage bug that can lead to disastrous outcomes. The issue seems to be linked to one of the items introduced in Fortnite's recent update.

LEGO Fortnite players have expressed their frustration over the Item Shop's newest offerings, which allow players to purchase bundles of LEGO buildings for surprisingly high amounts of money. The «LEGO Kits» were added to the Shop shortly after LEGO Fortnite's recent update.

Alan Wake 2 fans received an encouraging update after writer, director, and actor Sam Lake posted an image commemorating his final motion-capture work for the game's DLC, suggesting that the expansions are nearing completion. Lake previously outlined the plans for Alan Wake 2's post-launch additions.

An enjoyable and rewarding Ranked Play experience is exactly what’s needed to grow the competitive scene and Fortnite has managed to do just that. While some prefer to stick with the casual side of the game, there are plenty of players who want to scratch that competitive itch and take on the pressures of progressing through various ranks. No matter what rank you’re in, there are a whole host of rewards to earn that are exclusive to the mode.

Star Wars Jedi series director Stig Asmussen has announced the formation of his own studio, Giant Skull.

A Fortnite survey has revealed that Epic Games is considering new benefits for its monthly Crew subscription, including early access to Shop cosmetics, more Crew-exclusive items, free access to mid-season event passes, and much more. Fortnite Crew is a $12 per month Fortnite membership that already gives users various benefits.

Fortnite leakers have shared some details about new Mythic items coming in the game's crossover event with Avatar: The Last Airbender. The Fortnite event is expected to launch sometime in mid or late April.