10.5 million players logged on to see Fortnite‘s Chapter 6 finale, with another three million clocking in via livestreams.
To celebrate, Epic’s pulled back the covers on Chapter 7: Pacific Break, revealing new map locations, new gameplay, Simple Build, and battle pass goodies.
According to Epic, Chapter Seven: Pacific Break “kicks off a new era” for Fortnite Battle Royale, “where some of the greatest stories are told – the Golden Coast”. Expect New POIs such as Battlewood Boulevard, Sandy Strip, Wonkeeland, Classified Canyon, and more, and while the Battle Bus is out of commission, players will “Storm Surf their way to the Island instead”.
Players can also expect new gameplay, too.
“In the very rare occasion players are downed, they can use a Self-Revive Device to revive themselves while they’re DBNO (Down But Not Out),” Epic explained of the new Stay in the Game mechanic. “Additionally, new DBNO movement options include Roll & Tumble, DBNO Sprint, and Stay on the Move. Lastly, Drivable Reboot Vans have rolled onto the Island.”
You’ll also be able to claim loot, powers, and transformative skills when you defeat a boss, with full Health and Shield, bonus max Health and Shield, infinite Energy, and a “powerful ability”. Doing so, however, will ensure you’re visible to nearby opponents, so be careful.
There’s also Simple Build, an option in Settings (Game > Building) that “makes learning how to build simpler”.
“Turn it on, look in the direction you want to build, and just… build!” Epic said.
Of course, with each new chapter comes a new battle pass, and this one boasts The Bride, Marty McFly, and Fortnite Originals like Miles Cross and Cat Holloway. As Epic explained: “In addition to their other unlockable Styles, the Battle Pass includes special Styles for three of the Outfits: Cat Holloway, Carter Wu, and Dark Voyager (Reality Redacted). Unlock these additional Styles by completing Quests in Blitz Royale, Reload, and Battle Royale respectively.”
Don’t forget that The Lost Chapter: Yuki’s Revenge will premiere in Fortnite later today (30th November) at 2pm, ET / 11am PT / 7pm GMT / 8pm CET. It’s an animated movie made in the Fortnite engine, directed and written by Quentin Tarantino. You can access the premiere 30 minutes before its starting time, so be sure to get there early.
This comes shortly after Fortnite gave the world a hugely popular Simpsons crossover, which brought back a record number of returning players.