The next season of Fortnite looks set to arrive on February 20 – far later than we had been hoping for.
Chapter 2 Season 2 is next in line for Fortnite fans all over the world, but sadly those hoping for a Valentine’s themed launch will be left disappointed.
The leak comes courtesy of Hypex, a renowned and reliable Fortnite source, who wrote on Twitter: “The Chapter 2, Season 1 ending date on the API has just been updated from February 6 to February 20.”
Of course, with any new season comes new skins, whether it is in the Battle Pass or the Fortnite Item Shop.
Let’s take a look at some possible skins we could see!
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Valentine’s Skins
With the next season of Fortnite set to be released a week before Valentine’s Day, be on the lookout for new and creative Valentine’s themed skins.
Maybe we will see the return of classics such as Love Ranger or Heartbreaker.
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St. Patrick’s Day
Right after Valentine’s Day, we have St. Patrick’s Day. In the past, we have seen some festive skins for this holiday, of course, one being the Leprechaun.
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One item Fortnite fans all over the world are hoping to make a return is the Rainbow Clover back bling!
New Physics Engine
Epic Games recently shared a blog post revealing Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 2’s release date, as well as some massive news regarding Fortnite’s shift to a new physics engine in early February.
In a blog post from the Fortnite Team, they share the news that Fortnite will be moving to a new physics engine in the coming weeks.
The post said:
“Beginning with the release of the 11.50 update in early February, Fortnite will be moving to Unreal Engine’s Chaos Physics Engine.”
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There will undoubtedly be some issues when the change is first implemented, but it will be “closely monitoring feedback and making improvements over time.”
Furthermore, switching to the “Chaos physics engine” allows a build to collapse if it gets shot or exploded, rather than just disappearing.
This is something that Fortnite players have been calling out for, so it’s great to see the development team listening to the demands of the community.
What Else?
Epic Games recently announced their new Icon Series and with the release of the Ninja skin and other cosmetic items into the item shop.
Be on the lookout for more creators getting their own personalized skin in Fortnite. Popular streamers such as Tfue, Dr Lupo and TimTheTatman could be getting their own skins in Fortnite soon!
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