A New Treasure to Discover in Fortnite: Battle Royale
A new item is set to be released in Fortnite: Battle Royale, and it perfectly complements the pirate theme of season eight.
According to a News message within the game, the Buried Treasure item is coming soon. While details are scarce, players will have the exciting opportunity to “scour the island for hidden loot” after obtaining it. However, leaks have shed some light on what the Buried Treasure could be and where it might be found.
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A popular Fortnite leaker, FortTory, shared a theory about the Buried Treasure and its possible location.
The leaked information includes a different style map that reveals a red X east of the map, southeast of the volcano. This suggests that players who obtain the Buried Treasure may need to visit that spot and find a special chest or even a large number of regular chests. Interestingly, there is already an area in the I9 square of the map featuring a massive X made of stones with chests at its center.
However, leaked models also reveal the presence of a new chest, a shovel, and dirt spots within the Fortnite files. This implies that there might be a new method of finding chests, and the existing location in the I9 square may not be relevant to the map-holders.
If the new treasure chests, dirt spots, and shovel are connected, it is likely that the Buried Treasure item will highlight multiple dirt spots on the map where players can find treasures. Additionally, players may be able to dig up the treasure after using the item, allowing for the existence of several Buried Treasures across the map.
Considering that it is a special and most likely Legendary item, the treasure found is expected to yield high-rarity loot or at least one Legendary consumable, a Legendary weapon, and various materials and resources. Its impact could be similar to that of a Loot Llama and a Supply Drop combined into a single item.
We will have to wait until the Buried Treasure is added to Fortnite to learn exactly how it works. It is expected to be included in tomorrow’s update, marking the beginning of season eight.