Fortnite News, Tips, Tricks & Ideas

LEGO Fortnite is about to set the industry ablaze with its innovation and the ability to craft and survive as LEGO characters within the Fortnite world. However, for those looking to link up with friends and play LEGO Fortnite together, you’re going to want to know if worlds cost actual money to host.

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.

A trio of additions to Fortnite have been announced with LEGO Fortnite headlining the reveals.

A brief tease in the Chapter 5 trailer and some datamined files indicate the long-rumored TMNT collab is finally happening.

Fortnite's collaboration with Lego is kicking off with an awesome freebie.

A new chapter means a brand-new Fortnite weapons and loot pool.

Fortnite brought its Chapter 4 to a close with its recent Big Bang event, which, of course, means the advent of a new chapter, and plenty of new content for players to check out. Chapter 5: Season 1 – Underground has gone live for the battle royale shooter, and while the entirely new map it brings is among the bigger highlights, it’s not the only one.

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Fortnite's whole new world is here, which means nothing is familiar and everything is wondrous.

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Epic Games has been pushing Fortnite as a platform of its own for a while now, and the company is set to take that another step forward. It has announced three new games, all of which will be released and available only in Fortnite in the coming days.

The new Minecraft rival will live as its own experience inside Fortnite permanently.

A trio of additions to Fortnite have been announced with LEGO Fortnite headlining the reveals.

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A new leak for has emerged, seemingly revealing that the main characters from Family Guy and Metal Gear Solid are coming to Epic Games‘ battle royale game.

The upcoming season will also supposedly be called Underground.

He reveals that his favorite skin is Mr. Meeseeks, from the animated series Rick and Morty.

December 2023’s Pack goes live on November 30th, introducing an exclusive new character Outfit and bonus perks for dedicated players. By signing up for the game’s premium subscription service this month, players can receive the final Pack of 2023, which contains exclusive cosmetics available nowhere else in the game. Bonus perks, including free V-Bucks, round out the perfect package for biggest fans.

Fortnite enthusiasts are in for a treat as the game gears up for its grand finale event, "The Big Bang," featuring none other than the iconic rapper Eminem. Set to take place on December 2nd at 2 PM ET, this event marks the culmination of Chapter 4 and promises a fresh start for the game. Epic Games has confirmed Eminem's virtual appearance during the live finale, encouraging players to "watch Eminem... as Eminem" in a nod to the rapper's digital presence.

In Chapter 5 Season 1, Fortnite is going to expand exponentially, including with apparent new Lego, music, and racing modes.

The iconic rapper is headed to Fortnite.

Although Fortnite OG has been incredibly fun to experience these past few weeks, there’s even more exciting events on the horizon. A new Fortnite concert is on its way, this time with Eminem as the star, but when is it?

The company is pulling back on the measure as it looks for a «long-term solution.»

Epic Games has announced its next big event in will take place next month with promises of massive changes to the game, and it seems rapper will kick it off in the Chapter 4 finale Live Event.

The Big Bang is coming to Fortnite very soon.

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The decision by Epic Games to age restrict skins in Fortnite patch 27.10 has fans up in arms over what some are calling the game's worst update ever.

Epic Games is looking to take action against players who are violating Community Rules by introducing a new voice reporting system that will enable players to capture audio evidence when they suspect anything unusual. The Voice Reporting feature has been introduced in the Fortnite game and it will be enabled by default, but it can be turned off too. Know more about the Fortnite voice reporting feature.

Cakes? More like pancakes.

In a thrilling convergence of virtual racing and gaming excitement, Formula 1 sensation Lewis Hamilton is making his grand entrance into the world of Fortnite. Epic Games, the masterminds behind the popular battle royale title, are set to release the much-anticipated Lewis Hamilton Set on November 17, bringing a fresh wave of fun fare to the gaming community.

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For a few years, there has been speculation that will bring back its original map; however, it was not until 2023 and the release of ’s Season OG that the original map returned. Though this may be insignificant to some players, many were overjoyed by the return of the game's most iconic map — as easily shown by the record-breaking 44 million players that returned to the original experience.

Although Chapter 4 is currently enjoying a popularity boom as a result of the return of the game's iconic first map in its OG Season, the chapter and this nostalgia-rich season are quickly drawing to a close. It has been announced that Chapter 4 will draw to a close in early December 2023, and although Chapter 5's release date has not been revealed by Epic Games, it will bring with it a new map. A series of recent leaks claiming to show the upcoming Chapter's map suggests that a series of big changes that will shake up the game's landscape are in store for 's upcoming fifth Chapter.

Quadcrashers are back, baby! That’s right, Fortnite OG has blessed us all with the return of one of the craziest stunt-performing vehicles the Island has ever seen. But just where are these mischievous little things and how can you lay your hands on one of them?

Death Row Games will help marginalized creators develop and publish games using Fortnite's Unreal Editor.

And several more weapons and vehicles are now unvaulted, too.

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Epic Games admitted this fact in court.

To score a Victory Royale in, players need to assemble a competitive loadout with the best unvaulted items and weapons they can find. Almost all of the items that players know from previous seasons have been replaced by classic gear from the depths of the content vault. Getting to know these new items can give you a valuable advantage over your opponents.

Nostalgia is a hell of a drug. Following the release of the 'Fortnite OG' update, Epic Games' battle royale broke its single day player record with over 44 million players this past weekend.

Tracking down every Chapter 4 Season OG’s Hidden Gnomes isn’t easy, but it’s well worth the effort if you’re interested in leveling up fast through the new Battle Pass. These Hidden Gnomes are scattered all across the island, and by interacting with each one, you can collect some Battle Pass XP. However, they’re not always easy to find.

A lot of people returned to the original Fortnite island on its first day back.

You'll feel right at home with these XP-gifting gnomes in Fortnite OG.

Battle Royale hit Fortnite has added a touch of Stranger Things to its item shop, with characters and items from the show available to purchase.

Fortnite has consistently been one of the biggest and most widely played games in the industry for several years running now, but over the weekend, it saw the biggest day even in its illustrious history. Epic Games launched the Fortnite OG event last week, bringing back locations and weapons from the game’s original battle royale season, and it’s proved to be a massively popular one.

In, players can take a long trip down memory lane, revisiting old haunts and favorite landing spots from seasons past. Billed as a nostalgia trip into distant past, resets the game and brings back the original island map for you to explore. However, picking a good landing spot is still a crucial step in winning a coveted Victory Royale crown.

Epic Games released the 'OG Fortnite' update on November 2, bringing back the game's original map for the game's current season., which ends on December 2. The power of nostalgia is clear as concurrent users nearly surpassesd the six million mark on Friday.

Fortnite has broken yet another one of its records by reaching a massively higher player count than ever before. Millions of players around the world have picked up the pickaxe once again, thanks to the launch of a new season.

Is the lack of a plot just another part of this season's throwback to Fortnite past?

The update turns time back to 2018 for the battle royale game, with Tilted Towers returning to the map.

Revisit the original Fortnite BR Island once again in Fortnite Battle Royale Chapter 4 Season OG(aka Fortnite OG). Starting with a rewind back to Chapter 1 Season 5, visit a different phase of Chapter 1 every week as each major update brings back a piece of Fortnite history.

Fortnite fans have been waiting for a long time now for the new season to arrive. Now, the game has finally revealed the dates for the launch and the excitement of the players is only growing with each hour passing. The Fortnite chapter 4 will be made available to gamers from November 3, 2023, which is today. However, there is a catch for Fortnite players who have been playing the game since its beginning. Check what surprise the game might bring.

The nostalgic Fortnite OG season is here, and it brings back a ton of Chapter 1 Fortnite weapons.

Fortnite is taking us back to the past for a whirlwind of a new season.

Inflation has come to Fortnite.

Following a series of leaks, some correct and some inaccurate, the release date for ’s Chapter 1 has finally been revealed. The new coming season will take players back to the battle royale’s origins, as the original map will be making its long-awaited return. The idea is to allow for a deep dive down memory lane, but there are many modern gameplay features that will not be changing at all.

Epic presses the rewind button.

SecludedSpireis a Landmark in Fortnite that was added in Season 1 of Chapter 4. It is part of the mainland island of Asteria and is in the southeast part of the map.

The UI change in Fortnite modified a lot of settings in the main game. This has made things much harder to navigate, like finding the visual audio option.

The hype cycle has begun for a new Fortnite season that will be different from any we've seen before.

Michael Myers and Jack Skellington, two highly anticipated Fortnite skins, finally have a release date. These two skins were teased at the beginning of Fortnitemares, but an official release date wasn’t given. Thanks to a trusted Fortnite leaker, we know the release date for the Michael Myers and Jack Skellington skins in Fortnite.

Leading up to the October 27 release date for Alan Wake 2, developer Remedy has worked with Epic Games to create a playable recap for the original Alan Wake. The 20-minute recap can be played through Fortnite, and serves as a refresher for the events of the original game.

Here's where to find zombie road signs in Fortnite to complete a Fortnitemares quest.

In the last few months, Fortnite has been pushing players more and more towards user-made content in the game. In 2018, Epic Games introduced the Playground mode feature through which users can make their own games. A few months later, it rolled out the Creative mode with more features. It also introduced the Unreal Editor for Fortnite, a full-fledged game editor at the Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2023 in March. In a bid to further boost user-made content, Fortnite has now introduced creator-made maps in the game as part of the Halloween update which dropped recently. And if you want to know everything new, here are all the details. Let us take a look.

‘s Fortnitemares event will bring seasonal skins of The Nightmare Before Christmas’ and Halloween’s to the game.

members will receive new rewards on September 30th with the arrival of the October 2023 Fortnite Crew Pack. premium subscription provides unique tips to subscribers every month, including exclusive cosmetics, extra V-Bucks, and other useful perks. With the game’s annual Halloween event fast approaching, it’s only appropriate that October’s Crew Pack has a rather spooky theme.

Epic Games has announced that it is laying off around 830 employees – around 16% of the company’s total workforce – and splitting off recent acquisitions, with Epic CEO Tim Sweeney admitting that they have been “spending way more money than we earn.”

Along with laying off almost 900 employees, Epic Games announced an increase to V-Bucks prices in Fortnite. Starting October 27th, the United States, Hungary, Japan, Norway, Poland, Sweden, Turkey and more will be affected. The increase is due to “economic factors such as inflation and currency fluctuations, and follow similar pricing alignments recently completed in the United Kingdom, Canada, and Mexico.”

2023 has sadly been a year that has seen widespread layoffs across the games industry, and another major company has now joined that list. As per a report published by Bloomberg, Epic Games of Fortnite and Unreal Engine fame is laying off 16% of its workforce, which translates to a whopping 870 employees.

«For a while now, we've been spending way more money than we earn.»

In the latest escalation of the ongoing legal battle between and tech giant Apple, the Fortnite developer has asked the Supreme Court to review an earlier ruling from a lower court. The lower court ruling, which cleared Apple of violating antitrust laws with the terms of its iOS App Store, is now being disputed by Epic’s legal team.

«For a while now, we've been spending way more money than we earn.»

Like so many other things, Fortnite's premium currency is getting a little more expensive.

The Force is strong once again in Fortnite battle royale.

The deadline for a submission claim is January 17, according to the government agency.

Three new characters have joined the immensely popular battle royale video game Fortnite.

Fortnite is keeping the anime events rolling right along with a second wave of MHA festivities.

One of the most prominent creative driving forces behind Fortnite is leaving Epic Games. Donald Mustard, who is the chief creative officer at Epic Games, has announced that he is leaving the company. Mustard made the announcement via a post on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, confirming that he will be resigning from his role this month.