New Fortnite Game Mode Goes Live In Tomorrow’s Update (VIDEO)
Epic Games has announced via Twitter that the team will be releasing their next content update tomorrow, bringing back the highly anticipated 50 vs 50 mode. Per the team’s tweet, the new release will be deployed to all versions of the game tomorrow, April 19th at 4 AM EDT (0800 GMT). Of course, some downtime is expected as Epic Game’s loads the latest patch. During the wait, you can always check out the announcement trailer for the new Fortnite game mode – I know I have already watched it a few times in anticipation.
In addition to the new Fortnite game mode, the devs are also releasing a few other changes to the title. First and foremost, a new weapon will be joining the available arsenal. The LMG (Light Machine Gun) will pack a punch at a rapid rate with a lot of ammo, but player’s should be aware that it will include a slow reload. Between the new mode and weapon, there is plenty to be excited for in the next release.
Official patch notes have not been released. However, below is everything we know about tomorrow’s update, including the new Fortnite game mode:
Limited Time Mode: 50V50 v2
- Two teams of 50 fight to the finish!
- Due to this being a “large squad” mode, Profile Stats will not be tracked. Daily & Weekly challenges will still work, with the exception of the Squad-based challenges (‘Place Top 6 in Squads’, etc.).
- Storm & Map
- Each team has a bus, approaching the island from opposite directions. On the map, the friendly bus has a blue outline, enemy has red.
- Final storm circle visible on minimap at start.
- Players have 10 minutes to loot the map as the storm closes in on the circle, then 5 minutes to fight, and another 5 minutes as the storm shrinks to the end.
- Supply drops come in batches of 3-6, fall every two minutes, and only land in the final storm circle.
- Added dotted line to map, which indicates the “battle lines” between the two teams. Crossing the line will make running into enemies more likely.
- Loot
- Farming resources increased 75% over default.
- Increased floor loot spawn likelihood by 15%.
- Floor Loot spawns double ammo.
- Ammo boxes spawn triple ammo.
- Chests spawn double ammo & consumables.
- Supply drops spawn double ammo, and an extra consumable, resource drop and trap.
New Weapon: Light Machine Gun
- New LMG Weapon has a fast rate of fire, large magazine, and slow reload.
What do you expect gameplay to be like in the new Fortnite game mode? Do you think the 50 vs 50 combat is going to be better or worse than the last time? Sound off with your thoughts in the comment section below, and don’t forget to check out DFTG on Twitter for gaming and entertainment news live 24/7!
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