Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 1 is generating quite a bit of excitement well in advance of its release date. So, we've gathered all the latest news and rumors for you.
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| Official details on Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 1 will be revealed soon. |
Epic Games has a knack for keeping its popular battle royale fresh, consistently bringing in new and thrilling content with each Fortnite update. This includes a new map, points of interest, weapons, skins, and more. It's no wonder players keep coming back for more. While Chapter 4 Season 4 is at its peak, big things are on the horizon for the next season, and fans eagerly await the drop!
Let's not waste any more time and dive into all the leaks, teasers, and details we've gathered about Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 1 so far.
Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 1 Start Date
The question on every player's mind is, "When does Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 1 kick off?" Luckily, we've got the answer.
Epic Games likes to keep the start date and time under wraps. However, based on the date indicated on the Battle Pass, Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 4 will go into downtime on November 2, 2023, at 3 a.m. ET. This means the season will run for about two months (or 70 days). Typically, the next season starts a few hours after downtime begins. So, Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 1 should be playable around 6-8 a.m. ET on November 2, 2023.
Players should expect server downtime after the live event (if there is one). This will temporarily disable matchmaking and render Fortnite servers inactive for several hours. This usually occurs from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. ET (8 a.m. to 11 a.m. UTC), but exact timings can vary.
Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 1 Battle Pass
Fortnite Chapter 5 Skin Leaks
Unfortunately, we have no information about the new Battle Pass for Chapter 5 Season 1. However, Epic often conducts skin surveys with players, and usually, 1-2 skins from these surveys make it into each season's Battle Pass. Based on the current leaks and speculations, players expect that the next season might finally see the arrival of One Piece in Fortnite!
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| One piece x Fortnite art by @Angel_switch2 |
Fortnite Chapter 5 Weapons & Items
In every season, and especially with the start of a new chapter, new weapons have always been introduced. Also, some old favorites are likely to make a return. However, the specifics of Fortnite Chapter 5 weapons are still unknown.
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Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 1 Leaks
Thanks to constant datamines with every new update in Fortnite, we get leak after leak. And here we have gathered all the relevant Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 1 leaks.
Fortnite Chapter 5 Themes and Map
With Chapter 5 Season 1, the Fortnite map is in for another complete overhaul! While we have yet to learn much about the new Fortnite map, there are already intriguing concepts circulating.
Epic Games often drops hints through various mediums like trailers, comics, social media spoofs, and loading screens. The newly added custom lobby backgrounds, featuring Kevin The Cube, a Greek theme, an underwater base, and a spooky mansion, suggest possible themes for upcoming Fortnite Chapter 5.
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| Fortnite's Kevin The Cube appearance in the latest lobby hints at Chapter 5's theme. |
Kevin The Cube relates to The Last Reality's quest for the Zero Point, indicating their potential return in Chapter 5. The Greek theme also aligns with the island-naming tradition as they started with Athena and worked their way through Apollo, Artemis, and Asteria, while the underwater base hints at a potential new location or theme.
Regarding the last image featuring a spooky mansion, it could be a potential concept image for Fortnitemares 2023. Given that a mansion was present in-game during Chapter 3, another might be added in Fortnite Chapter 5.
Car Racing Mode With Its Own Battle Pass
A new car racing mode, code-named "DelMar," is set to debut. It caters to both competitive and casual players and includes a garage for vehicle customization. Additionally, it will have its own dedicated Battle Pass.
Fortnite Racing Mode Info Recap (Delmar)
— iFireMonkey (@iFireMonkey) July 31, 2023
The Baseline Info:
- Has a "Garage" Tab in lobby with customizable vehicle
- Currently being tested on Chapter 5 - Season 1
- Has a unique Battle Pass
- Supports Competitive
- Has Time Trials
- Has a Tutorial
The Modes:
- Death Race
-… pic.twitter.com/gCS0FZgjPv
Weapon Mods in Chapter 5
While leaked information suggested the development of weapon mods, they haven't been implemented yet. There's speculation from HYPEX that Epic Games is refining their implementation, indicating a potential appearance in Chapter 5.
Weapon Mods / Attachements have been updated for the second patch in a row, this time they added support for better recoil when aiming, scopes & some things related to first person when using these attachements. pic.twitter.com/uqm6qzHgi7
— HYPEX (@HYPEX) April 11, 2023
Flying Mounts in Chapter 5
Epic Games is also reportedly working on rideable, flying animals. Players may have the ability to control the mount's speed and hover in the air for improved combat.
Helicopters Are Returning in Chapter 5
According to a tweet from our favorite Fortnite leaker HYPEX, who has always been a reliable source of Fortnite leaks and news in the past, helicopters in Fortnite have been updated. They now come equipped with a rocket launcher, making them a potentially formidable asset in Chapter 5 Season 1.
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| Fortnite's Helicopters might make a return in Chapter 5 Season 1. |
First Person Mode in Chapter 5
Epic Games is in the process of developing a first-person camera mode, though it's unclear if it will be available in special modes or specific builds.
Fortnite x Lego Crossover in Chapter 5
A major crossover event with Fortnite x Lego is coming in Chapter 5 Season 1. This collaboration is anticipated to be so substantial that it could almost be considered a new season in itself.
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