Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3 update: Release date, Wrecked theme, leaked POIs, more
Epic GamesFortnite Chapter 5 Season 3 is on the horizon, and it’s set to bring a lot of new content to the game. So, here’s everything that you need to know about it, from the release date to the theme.
Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2 has given players a heap of content to enjoy, and no doubt Epic Games have even more up their sleeve for Season 3.
Leaks and teasers for Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3 have surfaced, so here’s everything we know so far, including its release date, rumored apocalyptic theme, and more.
- Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3 release date
- Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3 theme
- Car hijack feature leaked for Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3
- Confirmed & leaked collaborations
- Possible POI for Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3: Wrecked leaked
Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3 release date
Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3 arrives on Friday, May 24, 2024, at 11 PM PT and May 23 at 2 AM ET / 6 PM BST. This is based on the end date for Season 2’s Battle Pass and is usually an accurate way to calculate a new season’s start date, but if things change we’ll be sure to update this section.
Once Season 2 winds down and the devs finish up their downtime after the season’s end, Season 3 for Chapter 5 will get underway.
Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3 theme
On May 16, the official Fortnite X account revealed Chapter 5 Season 3 will be titled “Wrecked,” but they haven’t shared any more details yet. On the other hand, players can spot teaser images on the PlayStation storefront that are seemingl related to a wasteland theme.
Rumors and speculation suggest that Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3 will feature an apocalyptic theme after a war between the Greek gods and those who oppose them in the Fortnite universe.
This is mainly because of voice lines from The Oracle, a character in Fortnite’s latest season, which suggest that “doom is on the horizon,” mentioning black skies and choking dust. This character appears over the four Scrying Pools across the Chapter 5 Season 2 map, which you can interact with to talk to The Oracle.
The Oracle also states that “Zeus wants to end mortal kind,” potentially hinting at a war between mortals and the gods, which fits Season 2’s name, Myths & Mortals. Perhaps Midas is the hero that Fortnite’s mortals need, who has returned in Season 2.
It seems a mini live event is coming for the end of Season 2 that backs up this theory, as the statue by Mount Olympus has started to move and its sword has been struck by lighting. There’s a sandstorm that’s approaching the island as well, and is expected to usher in the post-apocalyptic setting of the new season.
Car hijack feature leaked for Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3
Keeping in line with the Apocalypse theme for Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3, leaks suggest that a new mechanic involving hijacking cars will be featured in the new season.
As per these leaks, you can hijack a car when it’s moving. GTA popularised this mechanic and, should the leaks turn out to be true, it will be seen in Fortnite as well.
Confirmed & leaked collaborations in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3
Epic Games finally confirmed a Fallout crossover is coming to Fortnite in Chapter 5 Season 3: Wrecked. The official image shows a first look at a new POI inspired in the popular franchise. Thanks to this, many players believe a Fallout skin will be unlockable through Quests the same way the Korra skin was during Season 2.
According to the leaked Fortnite 2024 roadmap that surfaced on 4chan, Chapter 5 Season 3 is also set to see multiple collaborations, including one with Pirates of the Caribbean and Metallica.
While the Metallica collaboration will mainly be for Fortnite Festival, the Pirates of the Caribbean collaboration will be seen in the Battle Royale mode and probably in LEGO Fortnite as well.
The new Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3 teaser trailer that was released recently further suggests that apart from Fallout, a crossover with Marvel could also be on the cards in the new season.
Wrecked POI leaked for Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3
Whenever there’s a new season in Fortnite, Epic Games introduces new POIs that resonate with the overall theme of the season.
Data miners believe that a new boat POI will be seen in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3: Wrecked. The boat in question is much bigger than the yacht that is currently in the game and has fueled the speculation that it could be a new POI.
Stay tuned, as we’ll be updating this piece with any new information. For now, check out some of our other guides on Fortnite:
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