Epic Games has released all the details for the brand new season in Fortnite which launches today, focusing on a bug invasion that has taken over the map. There are new locations, new weapons, new enemies, and so much more. To top it all off, the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers have arrived to aid the fight against the newest enemy to threaten players this season.
Detailed in full on the official Fortnite blog, this new season will include new locations like The Hive, O.X.R. HQ, and Ranger’s Ruin. Fighting off Swarmers, Bombers, and Queens will test players who join the fight against the bugs. There’s a bunch of new weapons like the Leadspitter 3000 minigun, Sweeper Shotgun, O.X.R. Rifle, Wrecker Rifle, and the Swarmstrike rocket launcher. Like the previous season, there will be a ranking system. By killing opponents and bugs, and looting chests, your rank will increase.
As you’re pelting pests, eliminating opposing players, and looting Chests, your O.X.R. Rank will increase. All players will start each match with C rank, and can rise through the ranks of B, A, S, and S+. O.X.R. rank is shared among all members of a party.
Each time you rank up, an O.X.R. Drop Pod packed full of loot will be sent to your location. Each drop pod you earn includes a Super Soldier Boon for good measure (more on these later). At rank A, you’ll also earn access to O.X.R. Bunkers containing Exotic weapons! Hit S+ and you’ll get a drop pod that’s guaranteed to contain a Mythic weapon.
There are new boons and medallions for players that increase abilities, and a chance to ride in the Hammerhead Choppa which has a cannon attached to it. There’s so much packed into this season that we can’t wait to jump into Fortnite as soon as the update drops today. As always, there’s a new Battle Pass with various free and premium goodies. Purchasing auto-unlocks the UNSC Spartan (which can be earned by non-Battle Pass owners in a few weeks). The Green Ranger will be the top prize, and starting September 16, completing quests will unlock the Dino Megazord Outfit.
