The brand new Fortnite mode, Fornite Reload, is now up! Gamers get to take pleasure in the brand new map with acquainted locations, an arsenal of weapons, and an infinite revive mechanic (we’ll get again to this!) On this article, we’ll talk about the whole lot it’s essential know concerning the new replace.
Fornite Reload is a serious replace that was launched on June 22, 2024. The sport mode is actually a throwback to the vanilla model of Fortnite earlier than it blew up in reputation. The brand new mode is on the market in Construct and Zero Construct modes.
This mode additionally includes a new map with acquainted areas resembling Tilted Towers, Retail Row, and Nice Park; that are the unique areas within the first chapter of Fortnite. The opposite areas are re-imagined variations of locations in the course of the course of Fortnite’s historical past. This consists of Dusty Docks, Lazy Laps, Snobby Shoals, Lone Lodge, Lil’ Loot Lake, and Sandy Sheets.
The sport mode additionally re-introduces weapons from the primary Fortnite chapters. Whereas these weapons could appear “new” to the latest technology of gamers, the OGswill undoubtedly love the nostalgia it provides.
One other new characteristic is an infinite revive mechanic, nevertheless it comes with some limitations. We’ll get to that shortly.
For OG Fortnite gamers, all of the acquainted areas they performed again within the day are right here on Reload. Newer gamers will discover these areas to be a brand new expertise. However that doesn’t diminish the enjoyable they may have, particularly if the stakes are excessive. Because the recreation mode is proscribed to 40 gamers per match, a fast-paced recreation is inevitable. The hazard zone can also be current in Fortnite Reload, which provides strain to the already intense recreation mode.
Here’s a rundown of the areas in Fortnite Reload:
- Tilted Towers: The traditional middle-of-the-map location the place issues can get intense. Some high-tier loot might be discovered on this location.
- Nice Park: A great start line for gamers. It has a good quantity of loot and should have fewer gamers.
- Retail Row: This southeastern a part of the map is residence to wild early recreation scrimmages within the authentic Fortnite. Its numerous incarnations after had the identical intense battles. Greatest performed with a celebration.
- Lone Lodge: A forest situated north of the map. Consumables like mushrooms might be discovered right here. Additionally, the lodge has a good quantity of uncommon loot.
- Dusty Docks: Identical as Retail Row, this location is a hotbed for early scrims. Those that land first on this spot will at all times have the benefit.
- Snobby Shoals: This northeastern space of the map is nice if you wish to spend a while looting and never have interaction in duels.
- Lil’ Loot Lake: Because the identify says, it has loot. In my earlier expertise with this location, most gadgets are Epic or above.
- Lazy Laps: This southernmost a part of the map is the equal of Snobby Shoals. Beware although. Dusty Docks and Retail Row are simply close by.
- Sandy Sheets: A reasonably regular location to spend time and loot. Not a lot might be seen right here.
Fortnite Reload at present boasts 34 weapons from the previous arsenal. OG gamers could wish to shoot down new targets with these weapons to see who’s boss.
- Ranger Shotgun
- Assault Rifle
- Heavy Assault Rifle
- Infantry Rifle
- Submachine Gun
- Tactical Submachine Gun
- Stinger SMG (excellent for shut vary!)
- Bolt-Motion Sniper Rifle
- Searching Rifle
- Pistol
- Revolver
- Hand Cannon
- Rocket Launcher
- Heavy Shotgun
- Lever Motion
- Tac Shotgun
- Pump Shotgun
- Heisted Breacher Shotgun
- Heisted Accelerant Shotgun
- Heisted Explosive AR
- Heisted Blink Magazine SMG
- Heisted Run ‘N’ Gun SMG
- Shockwave Grenade
- Grappler
- Crash Pad Jr.
- Mythic Goldfish
- Ocean’s Bottomless Chug Jug & Burst AR
- Midas’ Drum Gun
- Skye’s AR
- Jules’ Grappler
- Gunnar’s Stinger SMG
- Basis’s MK-Seven
- Slone’s Burst AR (I personally love this one)
No extra Reboot Playing cards once you die. The brand new recreation mechanic includes a revival countdown as much as 40 seconds that can decide the destiny of your group. In case your teammates don’t survive throughout your revival countdown, your group loses. Right here is the whole mechanics of the limitless revive:
- Eradicated gamers revive on the finish of their revival countdown. This countdown begins at 30 seconds and scales to 40 seconds later within the match.
- Teammates who’re nonetheless alive can cut back their useless teammate’s revival countdown relying on how they work together with opponents: knock down (-2 seconds), elimination (-4 seconds), wiping out your complete opponent squad (-10 seconds).
- Downed gamers can begin their reboot timer instantly. This can be a good strategy to not waste time for revival and interact in duels as quickly as you come again. The mere seconds distinction between being knocked down and eradicated might be essential for group fights.
- Revives cease in the direction of the tip of the match.
- After you reboot, you should have a typical assault rifle and 100 wooden (for Construct mode).
- Participant elimination drops embody Small Protect Potions, medium ammo, gentle ammo, shotgun shells, and 50 of every constructing materials (for Construct solely). That is on high of the gadgets the eradicated participant is carrying.
Fortnite Reload consists of quests that give 20,000XP every. That is nice for grinding the Battle Move. After finishing three matches, you’ll unlock the Digital Dogfight Contrail. Six matches will internet you the Pool Cubes Wrap, and 9 matches to acquire the NaNa Bathtub Again Bling.
Successful the Victory Crown for the primary time will reward you The Rezzbrella Glider.
Fortnite Reload is a refreshing tackle the traditional recreation by reintroducing the vanilla content material to new gamers. Albeit with out the frills of the newer chapters and the collaborations (previous and current). It’s simply the great previous Fortnite that gamers love.
For extra data, you possibly can go to the official announcement on this hyperlink.