Fortnite Chapter 5: Everything to Know

As we edge closer to December, the ‘Fortnite’ fans are gearing up for a new chapter. The current ‘Fortnite’ OG has been a bit of an odd period sandwiched between Chapter 4 and the impending Chapter 5. It attracted a swarm of players, but alas, the storyline was nowhere to be found, leaving theorists twiddling their thumbs in anticipation.

Fear not, for we’ve got the inside scoop on what Chapter 5 has in store for us. Brace yourselves because December might just be the most monumental month in ‘Fortnite’ history. Picture this: a colossal Lego mode, a Rocket League-inspired racing fiesta, a rhythmic adventure courtesy of Harmonix, and the pièce de résistance—a spanking new battle royale island.

Wondering when Chapter 5 kicks off? Well, the grapevine suggests it’s set to unfold on the morning of 3rd December. However, Epic Games is keeping the official launch date and time under wraps for now. We’re basing this estimate on the in-game intel, specifically when the game takes a breather for the Chapter 5 patch.

Hold your horses; there’s a live event in the works to bid adieu to Fortnite OG/Chapter 4. It’s been a while since ‘Fortnite’ treated us to a live spectacle, with the last one being the lukewarm Fracture event a year ago. The dry spell is about to end with ‘The Big Bang,’ scheduled for 2nd December.

Here’s the scoop on ‘The Big Bang.’ Eminem is taking centre stage, not just figuratively but also literally. The rapper is set to grace the event, and Epic is dropping three skins in the item shop starting 29th November. If you snag ‘Marshall Never More’ during the event, you’ll unlock an exclusive style. The catch? It’s not a freebie, but hey, exclusivity comes at a price.

Unlike previous events, ‘Fortnite’ won’t go dark after the event. User-made Creative maps will remain online until 2nd November. Now, the burning question: what does Chapter 5 have up its sleeve? While details about the battle royale are scant, a potential leak of the new map named Helios has surfaced from the Fortnite game files.

But wait, there’s more! Post-Chapter 5 launch, Epic plans to roll out three major game modes. First up, the much-anticipated ‘Fortnite x Lego’ collaboration—a Lego-branded ‘Minecraft’ adventure embedded in ‘Fortnite.’ Picture crafting and building as a customizable mini-figure with its own set of cosmetics.

Next on the list is the Fortnite Festival by Harmonix, a rhythm game crafted by the minds behind ‘Guitar Hero.’ It’s a Rock Band inside the battle royale game, complete with microtransactions for in-game instruments, outfits, and a playlist featuring hits like ‘Thunder,’ ‘Poker Face,’ ‘Toto,’ and ‘Numb.’

Last but not least, get ready for ‘Rocket League Racing,’ a crossover with ‘Rocket League’ featuring over-the-top kart racing with ‘Rocket League’ vehicle mechanics. Rumour has it that some cars from your ‘Rocket League’ collection might leap into this turbocharged ‘Fortnite’ mode.

These leaks and rumours might keep us on the edge of our seats, but in Fortnite’s world, leaks often turn into reality.

-Britney Jones