Fortnite Rebuilds With Brand-New Island Map in Chapter 2 Launch
Epic Games brings Fortnite back online with a completely redesigned island map featuring 13 new locations. The dramatic launch follows a two-day blackout stunt that left players staring at a black hole.
"Fortnite" officially returns from the black hole with a completely redesigned island featuring 13 distinct locations. Publisher Epic Games launches the first season of Chapter 2 early Tuesday morning, bringing a fresh map to the free-to-play battle royale game after the dramatic destruction of the previous world.
This massive update arrives less than two days after Sunday's cataclysmic end to Season 10, which leaves fans staring at a pulsing black hole for hours. The sudden disappearance of the game causes widespread confusion and intense anticipation among both hardcore players and casual fans.
Epic Games executes this extended blackout as a gutsy stunt-marketing move designed to recapture the attention of players who step away from the game in recent months. The dramatic return successfully generates massive buzz across the gaming community as players dive into the uncharted territory of the new island.