After Fortnite’s jetpack update was unceremoniously delayed, it looks like we’re a couple of weeks away from finally seeing it come to the game.
Update: The official Fornite Twitter account has confirmed that the jetpack is rolling out in tomorrow’s content update at 5AM PT/ 8AM ET. The tweet translates 8AM ET to 12PM UK time, which seems like a small error, what with the five hour time difference. Players in the UK should keep a weather eye out for it between 12PM and 1PM, just in case.
Original story: Following a planned February release, Fortnite’s jetpacks were delayed, and replaced with the hunting rifle instead. “We identified some issues with it and we wanted to make sure those were all sorted out before we release it,” explained Fortnite’s systems designer, Eric Williamson, in an update at the time. But after dataminers had a good old root around in the latest update, it looks like jetpacks are back on the agenda for Week 5.
FNBRLeaks found files suggesting that jetpacks will be coming to battle royale and an upcoming Limited Time Mode in Week 5.
“Close quarters combat with Shotguns & Jetpacks!” reads the LTM description. “If you find a jetpack, double-tap the jump button to take off. Keep the button held down to apply thrust. Make sure to land before it runs out of fuel!”
Fortnite’s Week 4 challenges have also leaked, and they’re not easy. A change to trap damage is going to make things tougher, and players will be required to reach the centre of the storm circle three times in a single match, so that’ll be something to look forward to.
If you need a hand with any of the previous weeks’ challenges, you can check out our full guides to them all below:
- Week 3 Challenges: search rubber duckies and more
- Week 2 Challenges: dance in front of film cameras and more
- Week 1 Challenges: search 8 F-O-R-T-N-I-T-E letters and more
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