Where to find Hot Spots in Fortnite?
Epic GamesHot Spots have returned in Fortnite for Chapter 5, but what is a Hot Spot? And where can you find and land at them? Here is everything you need to know.
Fortnite has been well underway with Chapter 5 Season 1 as the season has started to draw to a close.
This sesason has seen a whole overhaul of brand-new additions and changes that have freshened up the meta and how players compete to get themselves a Victory Royale. These include a Chapter 5 map, numerous NPC bosses, weapons and items, as well as the meta changing introduction of Medallions.
Another key addition to make use of in your matches is Hot Spots. After making a return in the final update of Fortnite Season OG, Hot Spots can also be found in Season 1 of Chapter 5.
Now, with the TMNT Cowabunga event and the release of the Give ‘Em Shell Quests, players will need to “Land at a Hot Spot” to earn 300 Ooze.
But, what exactly are they? And how can you find and land at them? Here is everything we know.
What are Hot Spots in Fortnite?
Hot Spots are unique named locations that are chosen at random at the start of each Fortnite match in Battle Royale. If you visit one of these special POIs, there will be flying Loot Drones that carry high-rarity weapons inside of them.
You can shoot these flying drones out of the sky and stock up on some powerful weapons and healing items when they hit the ground, which will give you a head-start against the competition. Typically there is between 12 – 16 Loot Drones found at each Hot Spot POI location.
Where to find and land at a Hot Spot in Fortnite
In order to find a Hot Spot to land at in Fortnite, you will need to use your map at the start of each Battle Royale match and any gold location names on the map are Hot Spots.
Just check your in-game map while in the Battle Bus to see where you need to land, then choose one of the two Hot Spot locations per game to drop out and land at. As shown below, all other POI locations
It’s likely that these Hot Spots will be filled with other players trying to get their hands on high-rarity weapons just like you, so keep an eye out for danger.
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