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Epic Games andFortnitehave officially confirmed the release date for the highly-anticipated return of Chapter 1, bringing back the game’s classic map. Since the initial launch of the massively popular battle royale in 2017, the in-game map for the Epic Games shooter has gone through a number of changes.New seasons and chaptersof the battle royale have often made sweeping changes to the map, often alluding to the story playing out in the background of the competitive shooter. Now, fans are set to be whisked back to the game’s early days.
Throughout recent weeks,Fortnitefans have heavily suspected that the next update to the game’s map would see a return to its original version. The heist-themed progression ofFortnite’s most recent season concluded with players creating a time machine, leading to some speculation about traveling back to past maps. Epic Games would also drop several teasers, including in-game references to Chapter 1’s map withinFortnite’s in-game billboards and playing the classic music. Now, Epic Games has officially revealed the release date for Chapter 1’s return.
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A new update shared byFortnite’s official Twitter account would confirm the launch date for the return of Chapter 1, set to arrive next week.Fortnitewill officially return to its roots on November 3, bringing back the classic map while retaining modern mechanics like sprinting and mantling. The change toFortnite’s original map is expected to mark the beginning of Chapter 5, withChapter 4 Season 4 expected to endbefore the map’s introduction. No information was given about how long the map change will last, with the original map’s return being a popular request from fans.
When is Fortnite Chapter 1 Map Coming Back?
The long-awaited return ofFortnite’s Chapter 1 map comes as the game has changed significantly in the years since its original locales were featured.Fortnite’s Reality Augment systemhas been a fan-favorite addition to the shooter, offering unique power-ups throughout each match to boost players' abilities. The battle royale has also added several new forms of movement to players' arsenals, including the “tactical sprint” and “mantling” maneuvers alongside a variety of new weapons.
WithFortnite’s original map expected to return for the game’s next season, concerns have also arisen about the future of a popular game mode. “Zero Build” has been a beloved alternative game mode since its introduction, featuring a version ofFortnitewithout the game’s iconic building system. Initial concerns thatZero Build mode may be removed for Season 5have recently been quelled, though many are still concerned with the Season 1 map’s functionality without the ability to build. The return ofFortnite’s Season 1 map will harken back to simpler days for the battle royale to the excitement of its many fans.
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