Fortnite: Battle Royale Dev Tracker

Attention, pollos: Chica is the next community creator joining the Icon Series! Chica’s Icon Series Set will be available in the Item Shop starting Saturday, May 7, 2022, at 8 PM ET. For those who want to hatch her Outfit and Back Bling early, you can compete in the Chica Cup on Thursday, May 5, for a chance to unlock these items plus a special Spray!

Chica Set: Be a Star of the Squad

The Chica Outfit has five different Styles. ⭐ As well as the default Style, these are the Prismatic Streak Style, Royale Streak Style, Shades Style, and Hunter Mask Style.

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Star Wars^TM Day is going on in Fortnite, but not just on May the 4th: Star Wars items from years past are unvaulted May 3 until May 17, 2022! Use these items in special Quests to unlock an Empire Banner. Also, every non-Battle Pass Star Wars Outfit that’s been in the Item Shop will return from a galaxy far, far away.

Wield Lightsabers Once Again

Lightsabers are back! Pick up Luke Skywalker^TM’s Lightsaber, Kylo Ren^TM’s Lightsaber, and Mace Windu^TM’s Lightsaber across the Island. What about the blue lightsabers? There are blue ones too, but this time they’re Obi-Wan^TM’s.

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Battle Royale v20.30 is all about high heights: fight for the fate of towers, wield space weapons, and bring back the Choppa. 🚁

The Battle for Tilted Towers

The Battle for Rocky Reels ended with a standing ovation and a victory for the Resistance! Find Funding Stations for an Armored Battle Bus and set of Turrets at this reclaimed POI.

But the most climactic POI Battle hasn’t started until now: the heart of the Island is at stake in the Battle for Tilted Towers. Join the Resistance in pushing back the IO! Higher than even the buildings is an IO Blimp carrying Huntmaster Saber, who refuses to stand down.

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The vibes have been immaculate on the Island these past weeks with some stellar shots celebrating the sounds and fashion of the Coachella music and arts festival. 

While everyone who participated in this #Fortography session deserves a round of applause, here were some of our absolute favorites!
 

The gang’s all here with @crazy_c4t.



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Today’s training regimen: 100 laps around Sanctuary, 500 sprints, 500 mantles. 

Taking a break from the crane game, World Warriors Blanka and Sakura are soon reaching for victory on the Fortnite Island! To celebrate 35 years of Street Fighter, you’ll be able to grab their Outfits and accessories in the Item Shop later this week (starting Thursday, April 28, at 8 PM ET). Also, show off your strength in the Blanka & Sakura Cup for a chance to earn a special Loading Screen.

Blanka - Make Mama Proud

Seeing him in action is no joke. Unleash the beast with the Blanka Outfit, which comes with the Blanka Delgado alt Sty...

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The Battle Royale v20.20 Apr 26 hotfix sees the unvaulting of the Light Machine Gun! Use this helpful weapon in the next POI Battle:

The Battle for Rocky Reels

The Resistance has won the Battle for Coney Crossroads! Go to SOFDEEZ with ease once again. With this POI now held by the Resistance, Funding Stations for an Armored Battle Bus and set of Turrets can now be found here.

The fight against the IO continues in the Battle for Rocky Reels. This is no movie: drop into Rocky Reels and help push the IO back! Starring on the IO side is Huntmaster Saber, again in action overhead. 

Out of the Vault: Light Machine Gun

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Following Mohamed Hamaki and Tones And I, the next artist in the Soundwave Series is almost here! Featuring artists from around the world, the Soundwave Series now puts the spotlight on Brazilian rapper Emicida. Emicida’s show will air back-to-back for 72 hours starting Friday, April 29, 2022, at 6 PM ET!

Each show in the Soundwave Series takes place in its own interactive experience, including Emicida’s show. As announced previously, Japanese pop artist + music producer Gen Hoshino and record-breaking French-Malian singer Aya Nakamura will have their own shows to experience in Fortnite in the future. Keep an eye out for details over the coming months as the Soundwave Series continues. 🎵



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Rep the W.

One of the most influential hip-hop groups of all time, Wu-Tang Clan brings a style revolution to the Fortnite Island. Starting April 23, 2022, at 8 PM ET, get back in the game and see a variety of Wu Wear items in the Item Shop, including new Outfits, Back Blings, Pickaxes, and more. And to commemorate this drop in Fortnite, Wu-Tang is dropping a full capsule of Fortnite x Wu-Tang gear (including physical versions of in-game looks)!

Unique Look: Wu Wear Items in Fortnite

The Wu Wear items include two Outfits and matching accessories for each. If you want to let your hair show, each Outfit has the No Cap Style you can switch to.

Throwback BG Outfit

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Enacting justice for those traveling at night, Moon Knight is available now in the Fortnite Item Shop! This fist of Khonshu is willing to enact justice whether day or night on the Island, but for those a little more suave, you can switch to the Mr. Knight Style in the Locker.



Moon Knight is seldom seen without his cape, so included with his Outfit is the Moon Knight’s Cloak Back Bling. And for your close-quarters combat, the Crescent Darts Pickaxe is in the Shop as well.

Be the crazy that the world needs.

The Lantern Fest continues with the Lantern Trials. Share the light in-game with four Emoticons, one Back Bling, and one Wrap you can earn by participating in the Trials. 

The Lantern Trials begin on April 20 at 4 AM ET and will run until April 24, 2022, at 11:59 PM ET. Each day, you will be able to accomplish a new Daily Challenge to earn one of the four in-game Emoticons. On the last day, you’ll have the opportunity to earn any Emoticons you missed! But that’s not all: by accomplishing two of the stretch goals, you’ll also earn the Leadlight Wrap and Dream Lantern Back Bling.  Find out how to participate below. 

How To Participate In The Lantern Trials

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Calling all creators! We’re looking for the most exciting and engaging experiences you can design as we dive deeper into the musical possibilities in Fortnite. 

As part of this callout, all creators will now have access to the Video Player device which they can use to broadcast a set of preloaded music videos created by the talented xDogged. Creators can use just one or string them together for a totally unique music-led island experience.

Add the Video Player to your Island and select any of the five music videos listed below t...

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He may not be on the Resistance’s side, but there’s still much to learn from Prowler. This world-class criminal is now unlockable in the Chapter 3 Season 2 Battle Pass — take his course on criminality to unlock his Outfit and more!

Art by Pat Gleason.

On the Prowl: Prowler Quests and Rewards

The Prowler Quests below can be completed in any order. Completing three unlocks the Prowler Outfit, and completing seven unlocks the Slash and Smash Emote.

Do 500 Damage to Opponents while Crouched or Sliding

Keep a low profile. Unlocks the Energy Claw Pickaxe.

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v20.20 sees the conclusion of the Battle for Condo Canyon, while a new conflict commences at the Battle for Coney Crossroads. To coincide with this clash, take up a new weapon and select an item to unvault!

The Battle for Coney Crossroads

Condo Canyon can again be called home: the Battle for Condo Canyon is a victory for the Resistance! With the Resistance settling in at this POI, Funding Stations for an Armored Battle Bus and set of Turrets can now be found here.

The fight against the IO goes on, this time at Coney Crossroads. A literal and figurative turning point, jump into the Battle for Coney Crossroads and help push the IO back! (Refusing to give up...

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Built up an appetite while sharing the light?

As part of Lantern Fest 2022, prepare your favorite dish like a pro… or more specifically, Turkish chef CZN Burak! Get the How Sweet! Emote with CZN Burak’s iconic facial expression starting Tuesday, April 19, at 8 PM ET in the Item Shop.  
Win or lose, leave every match satisfied!

We’re excited to hear the positive feedback from Epic’s Picks in Discover as we continue  to introduce new ways to spotlight Creator content. 
  Today, we’d like to welcome the Recently Released row in Discover!

This row will be taking over the previous “Try Something New” section and will open up the ability to creators to submit new content to “Recently Released”. It’s our hope that this new tool will give creators a chance to make their work more visible and accessible to the greater community, as well as give players an opportunity to discover new and unique experiences to enjoy. 

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Thanks for sharing the light!

To help celebrate Lantern Fest, we asked you to capture screenshots in Island locales celebrating the event. Here are some of our favorite Lantography shots from the community!

Each submitter of the below screenshots will receive a code for Cameo Needs Loot! Emoticon via Twitter’s direct message. These winners will need to set their direct messages to “Open” on Twitter to receive a message from @FortniteGame... Read more

The sounds (and fashion!) of the Coachella music and arts festival come to Fortnite. From now ‘til May 16, turn to Icon Radio in your Joyride vehicle for a line-up of artists featured in Coachella 2022! And just as the festival itself lasts two weekends, this weekend and next will see the drop of new Coachella-themed items in the Item Shop.

Hear Coachella Artists on Icon Radio 🎵

Icon Radio will air songs from over 30 artists featured in Coachella 2022! While driving around in battle, turn to Icon Radio to add good vibes to your side.

Open the Pit with Wilder and Lyric

Dropping on Thursday, April 14, at 8 PM ET are the first wave of Coachella items! This wave includes t...

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The Battle Royale v20.10 Apr 12 hotfix brings some returning tools to the fight! And speaking of fight, get ready for the Battle for Condo Canyon:

The Battle for Condo Canyon

The Resistance has won the Battle for Daily Bugle! Funding Stations for an Armored Battle Bus and set of Turrets can now be found at the POI. 

It’s not time to get complacent, though: the fight against the IO continues in the Battle for Condo Canyon. Drop into this POI and help the Resistance starting now! (Like in the last battle, heed that Huntmaster Saber is overhead. 🐅)

Resistance Rising

Raiding IO Blimps is a key tactic of the Resistance, and now there’s another ite...

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Exhibit Neo-expressionist art on the Island.

Influential even to this day, the art of Jean-Michel Basquiat is on display for you to display. Two Back Blings based on Basquiat pieces are available now in the Item Shop, both showcased below:

Basquiat’s Tuxedo Back Bling



Based on Basquiat’s Tuxedo (1982).

Crowned Rex Back Bling



Based on Basquiat’s Pez Dispenser (1984).

Express yourself in a new way in Fortnite.

Enjoying the no-build action of Fortnite Zero Build? The Zero Build Trials begin on April 6 at 4 AM ET and will run until April 10, 2022, at 11:59 PM ET! Earn in-game items by completing Challenges presented on the ...

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