Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3 leaks: Fallout crossover, weapons, teasers & more
Epic GamesFortnite Chapter 5 Season 3 is shaping up to be quite exciting and we’ve got all the info right from leaks about the Fallout crossover, live event, and teasers for you right here.
With Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2 ultimately coming to an end on May 24, speculations have been rising about what Epic Games has in store for Fortnite’s next season. Although the key art of the next season has revealed a Fallout crossover incoming, much is still under wraps.
Chapter 5 Season 1 concluded with its Titan Hand and Earthquake event that captivated players with its near-impossible to break Pandora’s Box. Epic has now launched a similar build-up event codenamed “SuperSport” onto the Battle Royale island to lead into Chapter 5 Season 3.
Alongside the event, several leaks and teasers about the next season have started to surface. So here’s everything we know about it.
Contents
- Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3 live event details
- Next season’s theme
- Teasers explained
- Battle Pass & Weapon leaks
Is there a live event for Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3?
Yes, there is a mini-live event for Chapter 5 Season 3 that started on May 13, 2024, at 11 am ET / 8 am PT / 4 pm BST on the Battle Royale island itself.
The build-up event began with the Mount Olympus statue emitting blue light rays with heavy storm clouds which marked Stage 1. By the time it was Stage 3, the statue’s eyes started to glow and at Stage 5 a lightning bolt hit the structure.
In the following 3 stages, the statue raised its sword up in the air and struck a lightning bolt at the Pandora’s Box currently sunken in the Styx River by the Restored Reels POI.
At first, the statue emitted blue lightning which eventually turned red and stuck the Pandora’s Box once again which overloaded it and resulted in it being sunken deeper into the river.
Furthermore, the box burst out a glowing red element that bounced across the island and caused a blast on the horizon of the Chapter 5 Season 2 map. This further caused a Sandstorm coming towards the island from the distance.
Soon, red lightning was observed near the Sandstorm that data miners like ShiinaBR believe is speaking in Morse code, which translates to “No Hope”. Furthermore, the music played during the live event featured heavy electric guitar riffs which players thought hints toward the rumored Metallica collab coming to Fortnite Festival soon.
Now the sandstorm is fast approaching on the island, with the southern areas of the map receiving waves of the storm and the sky being covered with dark clouds.
It is unknown exactly how long the event will last, but it is expected to carry on till Chapter 5 Season 3 begins on May 24th.
What is the next season’s theme?
The next season will feature Fallout-themed gameplay where players will be dropped into a barren wasteland of an apocalyptic era, much like the Fallout universe itself.
According to the Story Quests in Chapter 5 Season 2, after Zeus was defeated, The Oracle disclosed the prophecy of the suffocating dust and clouded sky, about an incoming disaster that was drawing near. “Storm clouds gather. The Wanderer draws near.” The Oracle said.
However, theorists like DavidTheRune compiled all the hints dropped within story quests this season and revealed that The Wanderer is an unknown entity that hasn’t wandered physically but only through the mind to manipulate Zeus’ powers.
He wants to overload Pandora’s Box and release himself into the physical form which is now building an apocalyptic sandstorm. David also revealed that a symbol leaked in a new spectrogram for the upcoming season was seen on a loading screen back in Chapter 2 Season 7.
Although the theory has been deemed worthy by the player community, it’s the official Fortnite teasers that reveal crucial information about the upcoming season.
All Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3 teasers explained
The official name for Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3 has been revealed by the game’s official X account and it is called Wrecked.
Furthermore, Epic Games Co-Founder Mark Rein also revealed his word for the next season, “Nitro”, which players believe is going to be a substance that will alter a looper’s abilities during gameplay.
However, the official key art posted by Fortnite reveals that a Fallout crossover will arrive in the new season with an Industrial POI, Knights armor, and a Desert biome where players will experience the latest additions.
Furthermore, several content creators have received packages from Epic Games with a remote-controlled car which seems to be the upcoming vehicle in Chapter 5 Season 3. The vehicle is named Nitro and a nameplate that says “Eat Ntro” could also be spotted.
A Battle Bus and Fortnite-branded monster truck was spotted at the Monster Jam World Finals in Los Angeles. It soon sent the community into a frenzy after it featured the start date of Chapter 5 Season 3, May 24, and looked as if it was straight out of the teased post-apocalyptic wasteland.
Monster Jam has since announced: “This halftime stunt will be one to remember” and tagged Fortnite. According to HYPEX, the monster truck teased during the half-time show will be added in Season 3, with the potential of more coming in a major Monster Jam collaboration.
A new POI teaser started making the rounds on May 20, courtesy of another post from HYPEX. The POI in question bears the name “Nitro Drome,” and its accompanying imagery looks like the entrance to a monster truck arena.
An additional leak revealed that four of the POIs from the previous season will completely disappear, leaving new POIs to take their place. The following POIs have been rumored to be leaving the game: Mount Olympus, Fencing Fields, Restored Reels, and The Underworld.
A new Fortnite teaser reveals the T-60 Power Armor from Fallout that will be introduced in the game, alongside several new skins and weapons.
Shortly after the above clip went live, Fortnite developers released another piece of art. The image depicts a “ruthless leader” and also hints at the rumored Shark Ship POI.
Battle Pass skins and weapons leaks
According to several leaks, Chapter 5 Season 3 will bring five original concept skins that have been decrypted in past surveys by data miners such as HYPEX. However, the latest teaser posted by Fortnite reveals that players will get the T-60 Power Armor from the Fallout series as a Battle Pass skin and is customizable with various styles.
You can check out the full leaks about the upcoming Chapter 5 Season 3 Battle Pass right here on our main hub.
Apart from the skins, numerous new weapons and items have also been revealed to be introduced in Chapter 5 Season 3. These include the return of the Combat AR, however this time you’ll be able to mod it using a Mod Bench in the game.
More weapons seen in the latest T-60 Armor trailer were a new Shotgun, a Flamethrower, a weapon with a long hook, a laser-themed weapon, and a Minigun. Furthermore, a new consumable will also be added that will give players and their teammates a speed boost in the match.
All the leaks and rumors mentioned are subject to change as more information is released.
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