Fortnite Season 8

Fortnite Season 8

After much anticipation, Season 8 launched on February 28th, 2019 with the newest theme: PIRATES!

The skinny: A volcano has appeared where Wailing Woods & Tomato Temple had been, and lava flows through the northeastern portion of the map. Other casualties include one building in Lazy Links, one building in Tilted Towers, and the block has shifted toward Junk Junction.

The battle pass is the same, 950 V-Bucks if you didn't earn it in the overtime challenges, and 100 levels with new rewards.

Some new things include:

• Pirate cannons: You can now damage enemy structures, or the enemies, by launching a cannonball or yourself!
• New locations include the volcano, Sunny Steps and Lazy Lagoon
• You can now ping by using the world markers on an item, or location.
• Volcanic vents which will send players and vehicles soaring into the sky.
• Buried Treasure: Use the map to find buried chessts that contain LEGENDARY loot!

Vaulted items:

• Sneaky Snowman
• Chiller Grenade
• X-4 Stormwing
• Shopping Cart
• ATV

Improvements:

Footstep audio is now more distinct.

New 'shield breaking' sound when shooting an enemy.

Need help with a tricky challenge? Enable Party Assist on your daily or weekly challenge and your friends can help you complete it!

Full patch notes for Season 8 can be found here

What are your thoughts on the changes? Let us know down below!