Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 1 has made its debut, bringing a plethora of anticipated changes and surprises following one of the game’s most popular events. In addition to the expected highlights such as a new map, weapons, loot pool, and Battle Pass characters, there are numerous smaller tweaks that players shouldn’t overlook.
Map in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 1
Explore a never-before-seen landmass with significant alterations, including a moving train traversing the island, new vehicles like the Trailsmasher SUV, and fresh points of interest such as Ritzy Riviera, Rebel’s Roost, and Hazy Hillside.
Weapons in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 1
The new chapter introduces a variety of weapons, including assault rifles, SMGs, shotguns, and more. Noteworthy additions include a new mobility item, weapon mods, and a ballistic shield.
Battle Pass in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 1
The Battle Pass features an eight-character lineup, including two exciting crossovers. Notably, Family Guy’s Peter Griffin joins the Fortnite universe. A comprehensive gallery showcasing over 100 rewards will be available once servers are back up.
Car Cosmetics Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 1
A new type of cosmetic is introduced, allowing players to customize the Fortnite sports car through presets in their locker. The Battle Pass includes the first alternate car body, the Scorpion, with additional options for Rocket League-linked accounts.
Lego Fortnite:
Chapter 5 Season 1 unveils Lego Fortnite, a survival-crafting mode separate from battle royale and Fortnite Creative. Featuring Lego minifig versions of over 1,200 Fortnite characters, this mode launches on December 7, offering battle pass XP rewards.
Rocket Racing:
A new game, Rocket Racing, combining elements of kart racers, Fortnite, and Rocket League, introduces customizable vehicles. Launching on December 8, playing this game grants seasonal battle pass XP.
Fortnite Festival:
Developed by Harmonix, Fortnite Festival is a social co-op music-making game, launching on December 9 with a special crossover with The Weeknd. Like other new games, it rewards battle pass XP.
Bosses in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 1
Hostile bosses return to the island, with five characters from the Battle Pass roaming at launch. Defeating them drops a Society Medallion, providing a buff that regenerates shields.
Quality-of-Life Changes:
Technical upgrades include improved animations with features like motion matching and procedural layering. Players can now consume medkits and shield potions while on the move, and reviving/rebooting players features a more strategic timer mechanism.
Match Quests Replace Daily Quests:
Daily Quests are reimagined as Match Quests, offering three choices at the start of each match. Completing the first three Match Quests of the day grants bonus battle pass XP.
