Sunday, December 1, 2024. Epic Games released the sixth chapter of their ongoing popular game, Fortnite. And there’s a lot to go over. New map, new weapons, new skins, new movement, and even a new editing mechanic. And for the older Fortnite players looking to reminisce on old times, the long awaited OG Fortnite mode made its return. 

Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 1 

In this newest chapter, players were given a completely new map to play on, and a bunch of new weapons. The new POI’s (points of interest) on the map are, Warrior’s Watch, Shogun’s Solitude, Foxy Floodgate, Burd, Nightshift forest, Canyon Crossing, Masked Meadows, Hopeful Heights, Seaport City, Shining Span, Twinkle Terrace, Brutal Boxcars, Lost Lake, Whiffy Wharf, Flooded Frogs, Magic Mosses, Pumped Power, and finally the Demon’s Dojo. These locations are all isolated with some amazing loot and overall beautiful views. And the newest medallions on the map are the Wanderer Medallion you can receive from defeating boss Shogun X, and the Night Rose Medallion you can get from Defeating boss Night Rose. 

The new weapons in the game are looking smooth and packed. The Holo Twister Assault Rifle, the Fury Assault Rifle, the Veiled Precision SMG, the Surge Fire SMG, the Sentinel Pump, the Twinfire Auto Shotgun, and the Oni Shotgun, the Typhoon Blade (melee), the Fire Oni Mask, and the Void Oni Mask, are all the newest additions to Fortnite’s arsenal. These in game weapons are amazing to use, and Epic Games were on fire with the designs. Along with a new map and weapons, Epic Games also introduced the newest Rogue Bike and Void Burn car automobiles. Wrapping up the inventory, sprites were also introduced, adorable little creatures that either replenish shields, faster travel, and give boons (perks). 

OG Fortnite 

To cover OG Fortnite, Epic Games brought back the OG map. Players are able to play on it as a selectable mode in the main menu. Pleasant Park, Anarchy Acres, Wailing Woods, Tomato Town, Lonely Lodge, Dusty Depot, Retail Row, Greasy Grove, Salty Springs, Flush Factory, Fatal Fields, and Moisty Mire are all able to be visited again. 

The Assault Rifle, Burst Assault Rifle, Scoped Assault Rifle, Pump Shotgun, Tactical Shotgun, Pistol, Revolver, Submachine Gun, Tactical Machine Gun, Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle, Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle, Grenade Launcher, Rocket Launcher, Damage Trap, Ceiling Zapper, Wall Dynamo have returned as well. 

Student Interview

The Barron Perspective interviewed senior David Morales to cover the newest update on Fortnite. 

Barron Perspective (BP): What do you like about the new season/ favorite thing about the new season?

David Morales: My favorite thing about this new season is the upgrades you get when you open a specific chest.

BP: Any changes you think should be made or anything new you think they should add?

David Morales: They should change their shotguns. 

BP: Favorite place to land on the new map?

David Morales: Definitely Foxy Floodgate. 

Wrapping it up

With these two playable modes, Fortnite will have a bunch of players on their servers, both newer and older. Players looking to both reminisce and look at the evolution of the game will have a great time. This popularity will put so much more spotlight on Fortnite, with a probable chance of getting a nomination for the 2024 Game of The Year Award.