Fortnite Chapter 3 is here: This is everything you need to know
The surprise launch of chapter 3 has gamers battling to find matches that will show the whole range of new gameplay features, equipment and weapons.
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Season 3 of Fortnite launched on Monday morning with a rejigged map, new gameplay features and different weapons.
And ... The Rock.
.@TheRock is now in Fortnite ð¥ pic.twitter.com/97gTUglQAl
— B/R Wrestling (@BRWrestling) December 5, 2021
The excitement in the gaming community was intense and reportedly drove the most successful season launch Fortnite has experienced.
OFFICIAL: This season launch is the most successful one Fortnite has EVER had, based on the number of players!! ð¥
— Shiina (@ShiinaBR) December 5, 2021
There is a whole new range of areas to explore and a change in the gameplay mechanics.
These new locations include a desert biome, a tropical lagoon and a whole bunch of snow.
Tilted Towers appears to be covered in the snow and will slowly be revealed once it begins to melt and most of the Named Locations are entirely new including Camp Cuddle, Condo Canyon and The Daily Bugle.
There are also new outposts for the Seven, and a whole series of new quests.
A slight change in gameplay means that new weather effects, including lightning strikes and tornadoes, will arrive later this season.
The update was teased to gamers after a leak online.
The stakes were raised in recent hours when users started experiencing problems playing the game, in previous updates gamers were unable to play in the hours proceeding to the release of a new chapter.
While there is a current struggle to access chapter 3 with server queues and matchmaking issues there are some very big gameplay changes for when access clears.
Fortnite chapter 3 new items
Tents – These can be used to heal up and store items that can be used in future matches. The big factor is that this is the first time you can save items for future matches.
Web-shooters- Taking inspiration from Spider-Man these let you shoot webs and swing around the map. These are not available until December 11.
Med-mist- A healing spray canister for yourself or a teammate.
Guzzle juice – One bottle will heal you to 100 per cent health, taking damage will halt the process.
Vaults – These need to be opened by a teammate or friendly enemy. You can revive or reboot teammates by having more than one player chip in.
Quadcrushers – Vehicles that have replaced shopping carts and ATKS.
Victory Crowns – If you win you get a Victory Crown to wear into the next match. If a player wins a match while wearing a Victory Crown they unlock a special emote.
Fortnite chapter 3 new weapons
Ranger assault rifle – A medium to long-range rifle with slightly more accuracy.
MK-Seven assault rifle – A standard assault rifle but zooms like a sniper rifle.
Striker pump-action shotgun – it sprays a powerful spread of pellets.
Auto shotgun – Not as powerful as the striker but much faster.
Side-arm pistol – An accurate weapon that deals high damage at a medium range.
Stinger SMG – A fast-firing SMG designed for close-to-medium combat.
Hunter bolt-action sniper rifle- A sniper rifle that allows you to shoot three bullets before reloading.
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