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Fortnite will release the first update of Chapter 5 Season 2 soon, and gamers will get to enjoy tons of new content, including a mythology-inspired Midas skin, a fan-favorite LTM, and a never-seen-before mythical weapon. Chapter 5 Season 2 was supposed to launch on March 8, in the early hours. However, it was unexpectedly delayed due to technical issues and only came out later in the evening — on March 9, in some countries. For many fans, it was worth the wait as Fortnite left the Underground theme behind and welcomed several Greek gods to the island for the Myths & Mortals season, based on ancient Greek tales and legends.

From Fortnite to Suicide Squad, the number of “live service” games has exploded over the past decade, but what exactly is a “living” game and why do they draw the ire of so many gamers?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The month of Ramadan has started, and Fortnite is celebrating this time with its fans by releasing special skins during the in-game Lantern Fest event. Fortnite has always been free-to-play, but there are still several ways for players to support the developers and the content creators whose livelihood depends on it. Except for Save the World purchases, most Fortnite in-game purchases are related to cosmetic items in the game. The Battle Pass and the Item Shop all feature dozens of cosmetics that are meant to get fans' attention.

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.

A Fortnite fan has pointed out that players won't receive fall damage when the Wings of Icarus are equipped. Since the first Fortnite Chapter, there have been many traversal items, but this one may be among the best.

Some Fortnite players are struggling to enjoy the Points of Interest in Chapter 5 Season 2, and they're making their displeasure known online. The iconic battle royale from Epic Games has been going strong since its launch in 2017 and continues to draw fans back in with new content and new competitive seasons. March 2024 marks the rollout of a new season for Fortnite along with new content and a new map layout.

Pandora’s box has been opened, unleashing the myths and mortals of Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2! Olympian legends — like thunder god Zeus and Hades king of the underworld — now rule the Battle Royale Island with otherworldly rage. Turn the tides against them like Poseidon in Chapter 5 Season 2: Myths & Mortals, out now!

Fortnite’s Holo-Back Back Bling has recently gotten an exciting new improvement as the rare purchasable item can now display animated emoticons. Previously, the Holo-Back only allowed Fortnite characters to show static emoticons on their backs.

A Red Dead Redemption 2 fan has re-created the iconic town of Valentine within the massively popular battle royale, replicating some of the town's most iconic locations. The world of the beloved cowboy shooter from Rockstar is filled with a variety of unique locations for players to visit, with memorable NPCs and buildings. From early-game settlements like Valentine and Emerald Ranch to the game's largest cities in Blackwater and Saint Denis, Red Dead Redemption 2's expansive map offers plenty of places to explore. Now, one of the game's most recognizable towns has been re-made in Fortnite.

As always, Epic Games roll out a variety of new quests for players to complete with either XP or cosmetic rewards up for grabs. Taking on challenges is the best way to level up and unlock fresh Fortnite Myths and Mortals themed goodies along the way.

Greek Gods have landed in Fortnite with the launch of Chapter 5 Season 2 and they’ve rained down a powerful loot pool. This has paved the way for new Underworld and Olympus chests which can only be found in certain areas of the map.

A Fortnite player noticed that the game got a surprise update and changed the facial animations of Kratos' skin. In its seven years of existence, Fortnite has explored a range of themes and collaborations with big names in pop culture. For its current season, Fortnite has brought a classic theme, along with new skins for players to unlock.

Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2 is here and Greek Mythology has taken center stage. To get you acquainted with the new season, Kickstart Quests give you a chance to try out new Fortnite features, including accepting SHADOW Briefings.

Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2 is here, introducing fans to a new Greek God theme. Medallions are back, but the powers from above have influenced them with new abilities.

After a long wait, the Fortnite servers are back online and Chapter 5 Season 2 is here. Since the theme is Myths and Mortals, various Greek Gods have landed on the island and unleashed their supernatural abilities and a commanding batch of weapons, including the Harbinger Mythic submachine gun.

Epic Games has moved on from the Underground and transitioned to Myths and Mortals with Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2. In line with the theme, Greek Gods have moved to the island and rained down their legendary powers, along with a striking loot pool. This includes the Warforged assault rifle and there is a Mythic version to obtain.

Epic Games has transitioned from the Underground to Myths and Mortals with the launch of Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2. In line with the theme, legendary Greek Gods have moved to the island and rained down their powers and a striking loot pool. This includes the Huntress DMR which is available as a Mythic and here’s how to get your hands on it.

Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2 is here with a whole host of new content focused on the theme of Greek Mythology. This season, the Gatekeeper Mythic is the best shotgun in the game and a must-have in close range battles and here’s how to get it in your next Fortnite match.

Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2 is here and it’s focused on Myths and Mortals. The Thunderbolt of Zeus is one of the best Mythics in Fortnite right now and here’s how to claim it.

Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2 is here and the power of the Gods has been unleashed on the island. The Wings of Icarus are in the meta right now, so every Fortnite fan should know where to find them. As the name suggests, this Mythic attaches wings to your back and allows you to navigate the island from above.

Under pressure from European regulators, Apple took a step back in its feud with Epic Games on Friday, clearing the way for Epic to put its own game store on iPhones and iPads in Europe.

Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2 has been delayed over some unexpected issues. The forthcoming Fortnite season will consequently be released at least eight hours later than expected.

Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2 adds an Ancient Greece theme to the online shooter, with new skins for the various Gods like Zeus, weapons, powers like the Wings of Icarus, as well as another collaboration with Nickelodeon. Part of the appeal of Fortnite is the fact that the game is always evolving, with new seasons introducing big new mechanics as well as new gameplay components. However, for many fans, Chapter 5 Season 1's biggest contributions were the arrival of Rocket Racing and LEGO Fortnite, modes that gave fans a completely fresh way to play.

Fortnite‘s latest season has kicked off bringing many new pieces of content to the popular battle Royale. Chapter 5 Season 2 has just launched today, and this new season is heavily inspired by Ancient Greece – hints of the Mount Olympus vibes.

Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2 is here, evolving the battle royale to feature Myths and Mortals and bringing Olympus to life. A batch of Olympian-themed weapons have joined the battlefield and the developers have been digging around in the vault to spring some familiar faces back into action.

Fortnite has announced that it will be adding a LEGO kit purchasable bundle to the Item Shop. At the start of Chapter 5 Season 1, Epic Games added three game modes to Fortnite: Rocket Racing, Fortnite Festival, and LEGO Fortnite. Fortnite has become a sort of game hub with such a wide variety of content that nearly anyone can find something that will appeal to them while exploring the Discovery tab.

Epic Games, the studio behind Fortnite, has announced that Apple terminated its developer account, blocking the company from creating and supporting the Epic Games Store on iOS. For those unfamiliar, Epic Games recently revealed that Apple had approved its Sweden AB developer account, which it had planned to use as a way to bring Fortnite to iOS devices in Europe. However, Apple has terminated this account, with Epic Games criticizing the decision publicly.

Epic Games has revealed that Apple has terminated its developer account, which essentially blocks the company from releasing apps or games on Apple’s App Store on iOS and macOS.

As Fortnite's Chapter 5 Season 2 update approaches, Epic Games has teased a new movement ability that seems to be flying-related. Previous leaks regarding Fortnite's major March 8 update may have already revealed what this will be.

Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2's theme will focus on ancient Greek mythology, and there's a chance that Hercules could join the roster of skins in the game. So far, there have been 28 seasons of Fortnite. On March 8, the 29th season will start once Chapter 5 Season 2 launches. Each season has had its own theme, and this tends to influence the new Battle Pass and Item Shop cosmetics, the changes made to the Battle Royale island map, and the collaborations and events.

Many new adventures are available to players of LEGO on LEGO Creative islands: new custom experiences made in the Unreal Editor for. UEFN allows players to create their own custom game modes in, and LEGO have used it to create their own custom experiences. LEGO Obby Fun features challenging obstacle courses while LEGO Raft Survival challenges players to set sail, build rafts, and survive an onslaught of pirates on the high seas.

An established Fortnite leaker has revealed many of the changes coming in the game's next season, including new bosses, items, mythic weapons, a POI, and more. Fortnite's Chapter 5 Season 2 update is expected to launch on March 8.

A new Fortnite leak is hinting at another Jujutsu Kaisen crossover. Fortnite is well known for its high-profile crossovers with various pop-culture properties, and if this leak happens to be true, it would be the second time Fortnite has collaborated with Jujutsu Kaisen.

Fortnite has revealed the first official teaser for Chapter 5 Season 2, drastically increasing fan hype. Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 1 launched on December 3, 2023, and it replaced the beloved Season OG. While players certainly enjoyed the return of the original Fortnite map, they had to say goodbye and welcome a brand-new island with the release of Chapter 5. For the past three months, gamers have been enjoying the heist theme that came with Fortnite Season 1: Underground.

After a series of mysterious earthquakes in Fortnite, Pandora’s Box emerged from the ground, chained to a giant hand. Players have been tirelessly chipping away at it to see its contents and now it’s open, you may want to know what’s inside.

A new Fortnite survey has revealed that God of War's Kratos may be returning to the game soon. This possibility would line up with the supposed theme of Fortnite's next season.

The Fortnite community successfully opened Pandora's Box in-game, and this unexpectedly made it possible for players to build in the Zero Build game mode. Besides its unique graphic style, the concept of building is one of the main reasons that Fortnite stood out as a Battle Royale game. It was such a different gameplay mechanic that it sparked interest among numerous players all over the world. However, a great percentage of the community appreciated many things about Fortnite except building.

Dataminers have revealed an unreleased weapon that Fortnite's development team is currently playtesting, a new DMR. Fortnite fans are probably familiar with this weapon type, which has seen different iterations added in the past.

Epic Games has officially confirmed that there’s zero evidence that the company suffered a security breach. Epic Games is known for Fortnite, the Unreal Engine, and distributing free games via the Epic Games Store, so a hack could potentially leak sensitive information not only from the company but also from its customers.

Epic Games may be set to introduce Tactical Shotgun changes according to a fresh Fortnite leak. There have been many weapons over the years of Fortnite updates, with some being vaulted along the way, but the Tactical Shotgun may be due for some revisions to its stats.

New research by academics based in Norway has found evidence that children and teens can face bullying from their peers if they refrain from buying skins, gear, and other items in free-to-play games like Fortnite. As the gaming industry has evolved, free-to-play games and microtransactions have become a bigger part of the experience for many players. This has prompted debate among gamers and industry observers about the ethics of these business practices and their impact on children who play games like Fortnite.

Charms are one of the most powerful items you can craft in LEGO Fortnite, and the Wavebreak Charm is no different, especially when it comes to exploration.

Fortnite got its very own LEGO mode in December 2023 in the form of an open-world crafting survival game. It attracted an abundance of players and Epic Games are trying to keep fans coming back for more with the launch of a new game-type known as LEGO Islands.

Charms are by far one of the best pieces of equipment you can craft in LEGO Fortnite. They’re particularly useful for survival and defensive purposes and with the amount of hostile creatures that lurk around your world, you’re going to need all the help you can get.

A Fortnite dataminer has revealed that a crossover event with Avatar: The Last Airbender is coming next season. This comes after Fortnite's current crossover event, which ends soon on February 27.

Fortnite is a game filled with a ton of collaborations throughout it’s existence, and we’ve seen some crazy ones as of late. Now, a new leak has cited that Avatar The Last Airbender is coming to Fortnite alongside a mid-season battle pass. Here’s what we know.

Crew subscribers will receive the new March 2024 Crew Pack on February 29th, featuring exclusive character cosmetics and other great benefits. Katt is headlining the latest Crew Pack, arguably one of the best Outfits in for cat lovers, along with her themed cosmetics. Subscribers will also receive their usual perks, including a pack of V-Bucks to spend and premium Battle Pass access.

Epic Games is reportedly working on a massive update that is going to redefine the gameplay experience of Fortnite's popular LEGO mode. While a pretty barebones way of creating worlds does exist inLEGO Fortnite, that portion of the mode seems to be getting an overhaul.

Fortnite has revealed the contents of the March Crew Pack, and fans will receive a brand-new calico cat skin. Fortnite has its own subscription service, the Fortnite Crew Pack, that grants cosmetics items as well as unique monthly perks. Crew members receive 1,000 V-Bucks each time they renew their subscription. Just like Battle Pass items, the cosmetics given away to Crew members are exclusive and will not be available once the monthly pack expires. On top of this, Crew Pack owners receive the Rocket League Rocket Pass for free as well as the Fortnite Battle Pass.

The latest LEGO Fortnite patch has added two types of Compass for you to craft. Whether you’ve lost your way in the middle of no man’s land or you just want to see what else lies in the nearby area, a Compass is a useful tool when navigating your world.

Thanks to the latest Fortnite update, fishing is now in the LEGO mode, unlocking even more possibilities to progress your village. Of course, you’ll want to get your hands on the best fish in the game and crafting Bait Buckets can help you get there.

A fresh LEGO Fortnite update has landed, adding new items to the experience. One of those items is a Spyglass and if you want to own one, read all about how to craft it the next time you play LEGO Fortnite.

Fortnite Festival Season 2 is here with the surprise entry of iconic singer Lady Gaga slated as the highlight. The collaboration marks the entry of the singer to the gaming world which will officially begin from February 22, 2024. The game will feature some of Gaga's famous songs as playable Jam Tracks which will give a chance to players to perform on a stage. The Fortnite Festival Season 2 will feature Gaga-inspired items from her latest album, "Chromatica”. Check what you can get from the new season, including new outfits, Jam Tracks, and much more.

With the amount of water on the LEGO Fortnite map, it’s hardly surprising that fishing has finally made its way into the game. In order to fish, you need to craft a Fishing Rod and this guide will show you how.

Three of Fortnite's newest modes,LEGO Fortnite, Rocket Racing, and Fortnite Festival, have received major updates that add new features and ways to play. Thanks to new modes and updates like these, Fortnite remains healthier than ever.

Fortnite will be hosting yet another gigantic collab, as it seems Lady Gaga, one of the biggest artists in the world, will be the face of Fortnite Festival Season 2. Epic Games added three main game modes to Fortnite at the end of last year: Rocket Racing, a Rocket League-like racing game; LEGO Fortnite, a survival game with LEGO aesthetics; and Fortnite Festival, a rhythm game similar to Rock Band.

It looks like LEGO Fortnite could be getting a major new feature just a few months after the game’s official release on December 7, 2023. After launch, Epic supported LEGO Fortnite with updates by addressing issues players were facing and fixing bugs while adding new weapon tiers and tools, but fans have been asking for more.

Before you explore the Frostlands you’ll need to prevent yourself from freezing to death in the snowy biome. Luckily, there are many ways you can stay warm in LEGO Fortnite and stop the cold from being a threat.

One Fortnite player discovers an interesting and hilarious glitch that is capable of launching vehicles throughout the map and, depending on how fast the collision happens, sometimes outside of it completely. While it continues to be massively popular with players, Fortnite has evolved considerably from where it began as a Battle Royale experience in 2017. Not only has there been countless collaborations over the years, the game has added new maps, locations, weapons, and game modes over the years, which has gone a long way in keeping the community intact and the game feeling fresh.

A talented LEGO Fortnite player is receiving attention from hundreds of other fans due to their impressively massive castle build. The imposing structure, which is filled with plenty of subtle and clever details, is just the latest example of the architectural ingenuity LEGO Fortnite players have exhibited since the surprisingly popular mode's launch.

The use of bots has once again sparked a debate in the Fortnite community, with several expressing their disappointment towards the game for still using them despite the humongous player base. The issue is in fact not just confined to the use of bots in Fortnite, but also underlines a much larger matchmaking issue that fans have been demanding changes to for quite a while now.

In spite of long-running rumors, Doctor Who showrunner Russel T. Davies states that there is no upcoming collaboration between Fortnite and the popular British television series. Former leaks of Doctor Who joining Fortnite had fans of both franchises excited, but this recent comment from the show's lead has put those rumors on ice.

Over the years, Fortnite has rolled out an array of crossovers, bringing our favorite TV characters, celebrities, and artists to life in-game. The collaborations aren’t slowing down, as a new one has gone live with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT.) This has seen fresh Mythic weapons join the island, TMNT cosmetics hit the store, and a small, but important map change. The beloved characters have made themselves at home in Fortnite, bringing the TMNT Lair to life in the battle royale.

Over the years, Fortnite has rolled out an array of crossovers, bringing our favorite TV characters, celebrities, and artists to life in the battle royale. The collaborations aren’t slowing down, as a new one has gone live with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT.) This has seen fresh Mythic weapons join the island, as well as TMNT cosmetics, including a free Krang Back Bling.

A new list of rumored collabs expected to come to Fortnite includes a beloved anime among several other high-profile crossovers, with One Piece expected to appear in the shooter. Since the Epic Games battle royale first launched in 2017, the game has achieved worldwide success, becoming one of the most popular online games. Fortnite is renowned for its plethora of crossovers, with the game featuring a wide variety of video games, television series, and movies being featured within the battle royale. Now, one of Japan's most popular anime is reportedly set to join the game.

Over the years, Fortnite has introduced fans to an abundance of crossovers, bringing our favorite TV characters, celebrities, and artists to life in the battle royale. Now, a collaboration has gone live with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT,) adding new weapons to the mix.

One of the best things about Fortnite, and the reason that it helps itself stand out from a crowd that continually try to copy its mojo, is that it uses IPs in interesting ways beyond just doing special skins for players to wear. Sometimes, they use these characters that they’ve acquired to make entirely new modes for gamers to have fun in, for a limited time, of course. So, who got the tap to have a special mode made about them this time? That would be the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! The four radical brothers are back in the Epic Games title via the “Cowabunga” event, and they’re ready to kick some shell!

Two more characters are coming to Fortnite, as a trailer has revealed an exciting new event for the battle royale game.

Epic Games releases the new Cowabunga event in Fortnite, bringing back the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles as well as new content including a reward pass, cosmetics, and skins for popular characters like Shredder and Splinter. Collaborations and crossovers have become a staple for the popular online shooter, with Fortnite mixing with tons of franchises and IPs like Marvel, DC, anime, and video games, including the likes of Master Chief and Kratos to name a few. With how popular these events are, there are no signs of Fortnite slowing down anytime soon, especially now with Epic Games and Disney teaming up.