Epic Games adds special Easter egg to Fortnite
Epic Games’ Fortnite: Battle Royale is not only an addictive game but also full of interesting secrets and trivia. From references to previous games like Unreal Tournament to hidden gameplay features, Fortnite is packed with Easter eggs. Here are some of the best secrets hiding in Fortnite’s world.
Fortnite’s greatest rescue mission
In version 5.1 of Fortnite, Epic decided to commemorate the game’s strangest rescue mission. While streaming Fortnite: Battle Royale solo, Mr Muselk encountered a stranded player named Chappadoodle at the bottom of a cliff. He attempted to rescue Chappadoodle by building an elaborate fort setup and bringing him back into the game. However, the rescue attempt failed. To honor this viral scene, Epic added a monument in the game, including a tombstone for Chappadoodle.
This map looks familiar?
Before Fortnite became popular, Epic created the iconic Unreal Tournament series using the Unreal engine. In Fortnite, players can find pieces of Unreal’s legacy scattered throughout the game. One of the biggest Easter eggs is a screenshot of the “Facing Worlds” map from Unreal Tournament. This map was a popular capture-the-flag battleground set in a floating asteroid in space.
Goodbye, Tomato Head
In Season 5 of Fortnite, the mysterious rifts altered the game’s map, causing some items to go missing, including the Tomato Head from Tomato Town’s Uncle Pete’s Pizza Pit. Visiting Tomato Town reveals that Tomato Head is still gone, with a small “Goodbye” sign on the roof. Whether Tomato Head will return is uncertain, but fans speculate that a new mascot may replace him.
R.I.P. Dusty Depot
Dusty Divot, the popular forested crater in Fortnite’s map, was once known as Dusty Depot. In Season 4, a crater was created in Dusty Depot, changing the area significantly. Season 5 added a forest overgrowth to the crater. The name Dusty Divot stuck, but it could change in future seasons.
All-Terrain Kart drifting
Fortnite’s All-Terrain Kart allows players to drift, similar to the drifting and boosting system in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Drifting the Kart can give players a speed boost in two tiers, depending on the duration of the drift. This gameplay addition is a fun Easter egg and a nod to one of the best multiplayer games in the world.
The abandoned Battle Bus
In Fortnite, players can come across an abandoned Battle Bus. This Battle Bus, which crashed on its side with its parachute on the ground, can be found on a mountain near Shifty Shafts. It remains unclear how the Battle Bus crashed and what happened to its passengers, leading to questions about Fortnite’s lore within the Battle Royale world.
On the bright side, this Easter egg is a great spot to loot two chests and gather materials for building.
Fortnite supports crossplay
Fortnite: Battle Royale allows players on different platforms to play against each other. PC gamers can join their friends on Xbox One, Switch, PlayStation 4, mobile, and other platforms. However, Nintendo Switch and Xbox One players cannot match up with PS4 users.
Earn free loot with Twitch Prime
Players with a Twitch Prime account can receive free cosmetic sets for their Fortnite avatar. Epic and Twitch periodically release Twitch Prime Packs, offering exclusive items for Twitch Prime subscribers. To claim the Twitch Prime Pack, users need to connect their Epic Games account to their Twitch username and redeem the items in-game.