Epic Games will launch Fortnite season 6 on Thursday, September 27, bringing new skins, map changes, and challenges to the battle royale game. As season 5 winds down, the developer is preparing the battle bus to drop players into the upcoming update.
Epic Games has provided few official hints about the exact content of season 6. The upcoming release promises fresh items, cosmetic options, and limited time events for players worldwide.
Fortnite Season 6 Start Date and Teasers
Fortnite season 6 is scheduled to start on Thursday, September 27. Epic Games has not fully revealed the new skin lineup for the season, but recent teaser images posted to official social media accounts hint at potential additions.
The teaser images feature a cowgirl character and a man wearing a robotic llama mask or helmet. The image caption reads, 'All parties need a DJ,' suggesting these characters could appear as usable skins in season 6.
New items for season 6 remain unannounced. Industry observers speculate that experimental items such as removable helmets or pets could arrive, following the recent inclusion of items like hop-rocks.
Epic Games has also withheld details regarding new seasonal challenges, game modes, and time-limited events.
Map Changes and Loot Lake
Map alterations remain a major focus for players ahead of season 6. Speculation centers on Loot Lake, which transformed into a purple body of gelatinous liquid after a strange purple cube named Kevin melted into the water.
Runes beneath the surface of Loot Lake lead players to believe its transformation is incomplete. The location previously frustrated players by forcing them to build structures to cross it, slowing down gameplay. Converting the lake into a purple, bouncy surface addresses player feedback while continuing the storyline.
Players also anticipate a new map area named Crazy Castle. Hints include a Crazy Castle graffiti spray item and a castle structure seen in the background of a video teaser for the Capoeira emote. Epic Games promoted the emote on Twitter on August 25, 2018, writing, 'Dance in the face of danger with the new Capoeira Emote. Available now!'
Seasonal Theme and Battle Pass Pricing
The overall theme for season 6 has not been formally declared by Epic Games. However, the presence of the purple cube Kevin from another dimension and the purple-tinted teaser images point to a purple theme for the season.
Pricing for the season 6 Battle Pass has not been officially confirmed. Passes in previous seasons cost 950 V-Bucks, equivalent to $10 in the United States and £7 in the UK. Access to the updated map and standard challenges remains free to all players.
Overview of Fortnite and Supported Platforms
Fortnite is a free-to-play action-shooter video game developed and published by Epic Games. The global phenomenon maintains a player base estimated at more than 125 million people worldwide.
Epic Games launched Fortnite in July 2017 and introduced its popular battle royale mode in September 2017. The mode pits 100 players against each other in matches combining shooter mechanics, survival tactics, and building creation.
Fortnite expanded to Android devices in August 2018. The game is also available on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Windows, MacOS, and iOS.
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