Fortnite’s new post-apocalyptic season features Fallout, Magneto and vehicular mayhem

No more gods, make way for… a post-apocalypse. After some teasing, Fortnite has just launched its latest season of Battle Royale – we are in Chapter 5: Season 3 – and it is strongly inspired by Mad Max And To fall (Actually, To fall is part of). It’s called “Wrecked” and introduces a new desert region, a heavier emphasis on vehicular combat and, for some reason, Magneto.

First, let’s talk about the island itself. In the game’s fiction, a massive sandstorm has arrived, completely changing the southern part of the map. There are three new locations: a refinery called Redline Rig, a vehicle arena called Nitrodrome, and a beach called Brutal Beachhead. To accompany them are the “Wasteland Warriors”, who are essentially this season’s boss characters, with names like The Machinist and Ringmaster Scarr. Additionally: There are now two warbuses patrolling the island, which players can hijack and take over.

It looks like there are two main gameplay updates. One is a substance called Nitro, which you can drink or use on your vehicle: it will make players faster, stronger and recharge faster, while cars will go faster, use less gas and be able to drive with it. increased power. To go along with this, vehicle mods are back, so you can equip your car with turrets, bulletproof tires and much more. And since To fall is now part of the Fortnite universe, Nuka-Cola is added to the game. Drinking it will replenish your health and slowly strengthen your shield.

Speaking of To fall, those who purchase this season’s Battle Pass will receive T-60 power armor, as well as other characters, including a sentient pea pod. From July, X-MenMagneto will also be unlockable. Here is the full crew:

This season will continue until August 16. And it follows a pretty busy period for the game, which included collaborations with everyone from Star Wars to Billie Eilish and Lofi Girl.