The brand new Fortnite mode, Fornite Reload, is now up! Gamers get to get pleasure from the brand new map with acquainted locations, an arsenal of weapons, and a limiteless revive mechanic (we’ll get again to this!) On this article, we’ll focus on every thing it’s good to know concerning the new replace.
Fornite Reload is a serious replace that was launched on June 22, 2024. The sport mode is basically a throwback to the vanilla model of Fortnite earlier than it blew up in recognition. The brand new mode is accessible in Construct and Zero Construct modes.
This mode additionally contains a new map with acquainted places resembling Tilted Towers, Retail Row, and Nice Park; that are the unique places within the first chapter of Fortnite. The opposite areas are re-imagined variations of locations through 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 current technology of gamers, the OGswill positively love the nostalgia it offers.
One other new function is a limiteless revive mechanic, however it comes with some limitations. We’ll get to that shortly.
For OG Fortnite gamers, all of the acquainted places they performed again within the day are right here on Reload. Newer gamers will discover these places 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 restricted to 40 gamers per match, a fast-paced recreation is inevitable. The hazard zone can also be current in Fortnite Reload, which provides stress to the already intense recreation mode.
Here’s a rundown of the places in Fortnite Reload:
Tilted Towers: The traditional middle-of-the-map location the place issues can get intense. Some high-tier loot could be discovered on this location.
Nice Park: A superb start line for gamers. It has an honest quantity of loot and will have fewer gamers.
Retail Row: This southeastern a part of the map is dwelling to wild early recreation scrimmages within the unique Fortnite. Its numerous incarnations after had the identical intense battles. Finest performed with a celebration.
Lone Lodge: A forest positioned north of the map. Consumables like mushrooms could be discovered right here. Additionally, the lodge has an honest 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 all the time 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 title 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 could be seen right here.
Fortnite Reload at present boasts 34 weapons from the previous arsenal. OG gamers might need 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 if you die. The brand new recreation mechanic contains a revival countdown as much as 40 seconds that may decide the destiny of your staff. In case your teammates don’t survive throughout your revival countdown, your staff loses. Right here is the entire 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 scale back their lifeless teammate’s revival countdown relying on how they work together with opponents: knock down (-2 seconds), elimination (-4 seconds), wiping out the complete opponent squad (-10 seconds).
Downed gamers can begin their reboot timer instantly. It is a good option to not waste time for revival and have interaction in duels as quickly as you come again. The mere seconds distinction between being knocked down and eradicated could be essential for staff fights.
Revives cease in the direction of the top of the match.
After you reboot, you’ll have a standard assault rifle and 100 wooden (for Construct mode).
Participant elimination drops embrace Small Protect Potions, medium ammo, mild 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 Cross. After finishing three matches, you’ll unlock the Digital Dogfight Contrail. Six matches will web you the Pool Cubes Wrap, and 9 matches to acquire the NaNa Tub 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 nice previous Fortnite that gamers love.
For extra info, you may go to the official announcement on this hyperlink.
