Fortnite: Battle Royale Dev Tracker

Nothing is true; everything is permitted.

Ezio Auditore soon strikes in the Fortnite Item Shop! The Ezio Auditore Outfit will become available in the Shop starting April 7, 2022, at 8 PM ET. This Outfit includes Ezio's Hidden Blade Pickaxe, which only Ezio has the ability to wield! Equip this Pickaxe by using the Outfit’s built-in Assassin’s Strike Emote. 

Put Ezio’s hood up or down in the Locker.

Making her Fortnite debut at the same time Ezio arrives in the Item Shop, Eivor Varinsdottir continues to weave her own destiny. The Eivor Varinsdottir Outf...

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Battle lines are tested, an old favorite gets a new purpose, and a new AR is set to enter the fray. Introducing the Fortnite v20.10 update, check it out by playing either no-building Zero Build playlists or the recently returned Battle Royale playlists. That's right - building is back on the island!

The Battle for Daily Bugle

IO and Resistance forces have gathered at The Daily Bugle in a major skirmish on the Island. Drop in and help the Resistance push back to gain amazing loot for the whole squad! Just be careful, Huntmaster Saber is on the prowl overhead.

Heavy Sniper Rifle Reworked

The Heavy Sniper Rifle is back in business and has been overhauled to combat the recent rampage of vehicles. Its hig... Read more

There are many ways to celebrate Lantern Fest. One that delights us is to decorate rooms, buildings, and streets with lanterns. For this illuminated Fortography, we invite you to visit select locations on the Island featuring beautiful lanterns. 

When you arrive to one of these locations, make sure to capture your favorite Lantern Fest moment with a screenshot! Share it using #Lantography2022 on Twitter by April 8 at 11:59 PM ET. 

We’ll be highlighting some of our favorite screenshots in a blog post, and their submitters will receive a code to redeem the delightful Cameo Needs Loot! Emoticon.

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The beauteous ruler of the Wonderlands, Her Royal Majesty has flown into the Fortnite Item Shop. Available for 1,200 V-Bucks starting now, the Diamond Pony Glider will come to your side then let you surf atop its sparkling back! As the two of you fly through the sky, you’ll leave a rainbow trail in your wake. 

The beautiful sight of Her Royal Majesty may very well bring a tear to your eye.

Elegantly drop into battle with your magical diamond binicorn.

Are you ready to share the light? Lantern Fest 2022 runs throughout April with illuminated activities including Lantern Trials, bundles and more!

Lantography

The Island is celebrating Lantern Fest too: lanterns are hanging along the streets of certain POIs. Take a picture featuring one of these lanterns (or featuring many!) and share it on Twitter using the #Lantography2022 hashtag. The submitters of some of our favorite shots will have a chance to win the Cameo Needs Loot! Emoticon.

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In the Battle Royale v20.00 Mar 29 hotfix, intensify the fight against Titans (or any other rival vehicle), and soon, increase the Resistance’s inventory with an unvaulted weapon. Which weapon? It's up to you!

Battle Headstrong in Fortnite Zero Build

Zero Build is a pure test of weapon, item, and traversal ability. Zero Build can be found in the Discover page as Solo, Duos, Trios, and Squads playlists. (Access the Discover page by clicking on the “CHANGE” button above “PLAY!” in the Lobby.) 

As a defense in the absence of builds, players have the recharging Overshield in Zero Build. 

Rock Vehicles with the Anvil Rocket Launcher

There’s the Heavy Turret for taking on vehicles, so how about an anti-vehicle weapon you can carry? 

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<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> The battle has changed! No-build Battle Royale arrives in Fortnite with the launch of Fortnite Zero Build. 
 

Zero Build is a pure test of weapon, item, and traversal ability. Zero Build can be found in the Discover page as Solo, Duos, Trios, and Squads playlists. (Access the Discover page by clicking on the “CHANGE” button above “PLAY!” in the Lobby.) 

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Without building, all players have the recharging Overshield as your first line of defense in Zero Build. Zip up Ascenders to access Blimps or use Mantling to get the high-ground over your opponents. Don’t forget to Sprint between cover on your way to a Victory Royale!

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Fortnite Crew Benefits:

• April Crew Pack

• Chapter 3 Season 2 Battle Pass

• 1,000 V-Bucks Every Month

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Classic Spider-Man swung into Fortnite during Chapter 3 Season 1, but what about classic MJ? You just hit the jackpot: the Mary Jane Watson Outfit is now available in the Item Shop with the included Web Shredder Pickaxe! When you’re not shredding for materials, put on this guitar as a Back Bling.



Speaking of Spider-Man, the Green Goblin Set has returned to the Item Shop. He really won’t rest until he’s destroyed Spider-Man… 

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Queen of the half-pipe, snowboarder Chloe Kim now prepares for the slopes around Logjam! This two-time gold medalist will soon be sliding into the Icon Series, with her Outfit and accessories becoming available starting Saturday, March 26, 2022, at 8 PM ET. But before this, dream and go big in March 24’s Chloe Kim Cup! The top-performing players in each region will unlock the Chloe Kim Outfit (+ more) prior to its Item Shop debut.

The Kicker of the Chloe Kim Outfit: Alt Styles

Change up the snowsuit of the Chloe Kim Outfit! The Outfit comes with four alt Styles in addition to its default one:
 

• Back to Back: Black snowsuit...

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Introducing Chapter 3 Season 2: Resistance

Overshield

Building has been wiped out! To help maintain cover, you now have an Overshield on top of your Shield and Health. The Overshield is your first line of defense: before your Shield and Health take a hit, it’s your Overshield that’ll crack. Your Overshield will still recover if it goes all the way down to 0.
 

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Movement Upgrades

The battle has changed, with new ways to bring the fight:

Sprinting

Run at the new, faster default movement speed. A faster default movement speed means a faster sprint too! This sprint is so fast that it’ll mean pocketing whatever you’re holding. Of course, sprinting super fast can't be maintain...

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Final Update

Together with the Fortnite community and Xbox, we raised $144 million USD for Direct Relief, UNICEF, UN World Food Program, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, and World Central Kitchen in support of their humanitarian relief efforts for people affected by the war in Ukraine. Our deepest thanks to everyone who contributed.

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Epic is committing all its Fortnite proceeds from March 20, 2022 through April 3, 2022 to humanitarian relief for people affected by the war in Ukraine. Xbox is joining us in this effort and is committing their net proceeds for Fortnite during this time, so that we can get more aid to the people of Ukraine.

Below are the humanitarian relief organizations we are supporting. They are on the ground providing emergency aid, includin...

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The pecking order has changed.

In Avian Ambush Week, chickens are kings of the ecosystem. They’ve totally done away with sharks, wolves, frogs, and boars… and they’re coming after you next. Not only have they become more common, but they now fight back when attacked. Choosing peace with them instead? Hold one and it’ll peck at nearby opponents! You’ll also notice glowing chickens called Loot Chickens. Like crows (whom the chickens spared), these chickens carry loot!

As you’re hatching new strategies in Avian Ambush Week, complete “Avian Ambush Week” Quests for extra XP. 🐔



Avian Ambush Week runs until March 15, 2022, at 8:59 AM ET. After the animal kingdom restabilizes and...

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This March, in honor of International Women’s Day on March 8, Fortnite is celebrating women with free items to redeem, featured Islands by women creators, and an iconic artist line-up on Icon Radio. In April, tune into the “Women of the eRena Featuring Fortnite” tournament series! Learn more about what’s happening in and around Fortnite to celebrate women.

Redeem Free Special Items

Available for free in the Item Shop, there are four special items you can add to your Locker starting March 7 at 7 PM ET. These items will be in the Shop all the way through March 14 at 8...

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Concept Royale is back! Get your pencils, paints, and styluses ready once again — but this time set your mind on the scary, supernatural, and mysterious.

Like last time, we’re looking for two exceptional community-created concepts to be turned into in-game Outfits. For this go-around, the Outfits will make their official debut in October during Fortnitemares! Send us your Halloween-themed designs that’ll make Fortnitemares 2022 even more frighteningly festive.

How to Enter Concept Royale

To enter Concept Royale, post your original concept to Twitter or Instagram using the #ConceptRoyaleContest2022 hashtag. The top two entrants will have their concepts turned into in-game Outfits in Fortn...

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Swoop in and save the day in Fortnite Battle Royale v19.40:

Amazing Web Week

The v19.40 update presents Amazing Web Week! From March 1 at 9 AM ET to March 8, 2022, at 8:59 AM ET, find Spider-Man’s Web Shooters as Chest loot on the Island. (In addition to their regular spots!) If you want even more airtime — or just wanna send villains out of your sights — Bouncers will be unvaulted for Amazing Web Week. Find them on the ground and from Supply Drops!
 
While in aerial action, you can complete “Amazing Web Week” Quests for extra XP. 🕸
 

 
A new themed week will begin after Amazing Web Week ends. This week starts March 8 at 9 AM ET, br...

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An inspiration to many, Naomi Osaka — tennis champion, activist, fashion designer, and entrepreneur — is soon taking on her next challenge. And you get to join her on the adventure! Noami Osaka’s dropping onto the Fortnite Island as the latest member of the Icon Series, with her Outfits and accessories becoming available Thursday, March 3, 2022, at 7 PM ET. 

Eager to serve an ace even before owning the Naomi Osaka Outfits? Compete in the Naomi Osaka Cup happening March 2! The top-performing players in each region will unlock both Outfits and both Pickaxes/Back Blings of the Naomi Osaka Set, as well as a Spray.

The Naomi Osaka Set: Playing Doubles

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Fortnite Crew Benefits:

• March Crew Pack

• Chapter 3 Season 1 & Chapter 3 Season 2 Battle Passes

• 1,000 V-Bucks Every Month

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Though both once used their powers for evil, Anna Marie and Remy LeBeau began a path to redemption when they joined the X-Men. Known as Rogue and Gambit, these two X-Men continue their quest by fighting for good on the Fortnite Island!

Feel the Love with the Rogue & Gambit Set

Rogue and Gambit are more than just colleagues — they’re a happily married couple. With the Rogue & Gambit Set items in the Item Shop, pick up not only their Outfits but also matching accessories for each.

Fan of the X-Men’s southern belle Rogue? In addition to her Outfit, the following Rogue-themed accessories are available:

• Xavi...

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