The release of a newFortnitepatch today also marked the official start ofFortnitemares 2018, which is a limited time event where players will encounter monsters in Battle Royale. The new mode will combine the PvE combat found in Save the World, as players must battle zombie-like creatures while also struggling to survive the threat of other players in the arena.
Fortnitemares will also introduce its own set of challenges that players must complete, unlocking a new in-game item. For every few days,Fortniteplayers are tasked to complete several challenges, which will grant them new rewards. After completing the final set of tasks, players will receive a Dark Engine Glider.
Although theFortnitechallenge sets will be switched up constantly, Epic revealed the first week’s challenges for Fortnitemares:
Aside from the usual skins and the new sets of challenges included in the Halloween-themed event,Fortnitealso added a couple of weapons, the Six Shooter, and the Fiend Hunter Crossbow to help players battle against the new monsters. Another addition in Battle Royale isthe ability to redeploy glidersin all modes, which was announced a couple of days ago.
Epic revealed that it will be testing this new redeploy glider functionality for a limited time, to give the studio a better idea on how it will affect gameplay overall. Although it may take some time for the developer to decide whether the feature will stay or go, allowing players to redeploy their gliders in-game will undoubtedly introduce a fun new way to engage in battle inFortnite.
Now that Fortnitemares has officially begun, it is expected thatFortnitewill be loaded with players. And with new tasks to complete, fresh weapons to test out, and Cube Monsters to battle, it’s safe to presume fans both old and new will be flocking to the title during the event.
Fortniteis available now in early access for Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
