Fortnite has returned from its downtime after its last season: Remix. The new chapter comes a new map, weapons, and a return to the Fortnite storyline. The new Fortnite season/map has taken on a more Japanese-inspired look with its location. Fortnite said, “Virtue is found in tradition. Vanquish the lesser demons laying siege to the grand structure of the Warrior’s Watch, train for combat duty at Flooded Frogs, or ascend the mountain peak to test your mettle against foes at Shogun’s Solitude.” If landing at more traditional locations isn’t what you want, then land in more modern locations like “Seaport City” Fortnite also stated, “The dense commercial district of Seaport City redefines close quarters, while the Shining Span connects it to neighboring villages such as Canyon Crossing, a cliffside getaway complete with competing bun shops.” If you want to escape the city, locations like “Nightshift Forest” and “Magic Mosses” are for you. Fortnite had this to say. “In between the serene landscapes lies sacred ground such as the overgrown Magic Mosses with its obelisks and underground treasures and the Nightshift Forest, where the sun does not shine. Watching over it all is The Great Turtle, a venerable old soul searching for its lost partner.” As per every chapter, the loot changes as well. New weapons such as the “Fury Assault Rifle”, the “Surgefire SMG”, and the “Sentinel Pump Shotgun” have entered the game. Other brand-new items have entered the game, such as “Typhoon Blade,” a long sword that buffs the player while using the item. “Unsheath the devastatingly precise Typhoon Blade and unleash a flurry of rapid strikes. While wielding it, you’ll consume less stamina while sprinting and sprint faster.” The Typhoon Blade isn’t the only new item entering the fray. New items include the brand-new Oni Masks. There are currently two Oni Masks in the game, those being the “Fire Oni Mask” and the “Void Oni Mask”. “Lesser demons around the island will drop their masks of power when defeated. Don the Fire Oni Mask and launch homing flame projectiles for big damage, or teleport with the Void Oni Mask to reposition and outplay opponents!” You can get these items from either chests or defeating the brand-new bosses scattered about the map. One of these bosses is “Shogun X” who will spawn on the floating island every game. Fortnite stated, “Dispel the spreading darkness by hunting the dangerous Shogun X, a powerful demon warrior who rampages across the island and gathers spirit energy. Defeat Shogun X for the Wanderer Medallion, which grants infinite stamina and invisibility while sprinting.” Other new features include the improved movement system. Fortnite has since added Ledge Jumping, Roll Landing, Wall Kicking, and Wall Scrambling. All these new movement systems apply to all game forms, including Battle Royal. Fortnite also informed that “Chapter 6 adds Ledge Jump, Roll Landing, Wall Kick, and Wall Scramble to the core movement of Fortnite! These new movement features will be universally applied across Battle Royale, Reload, and Creator-made islands.” This new Fortnite season will only last until the 21st of February.
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Fortnite returns with Chapter 6, Season 1: HUNTERS
Jordan Baker, Staff Writer
January 13, 2025
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