Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 1: Explore a New Island and Unlock Characters

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Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 1 has arrived and it’s sure to elevate your gaming experience! This update adds a brand-new island with stunning next-generation graphics, new characters like The Hulk, Doom Slayer, and Geralt of Rivia, and more. Here’s a look at the newest additions and how they’ll add to your gaming fun.

A Brand-New Island and New Locations

The Season 1 update of Fortnite Chapter 4 brings a brand-new island for you to explore and conquer. You can take in all the sites and sounds, and see the following new locations: The Citadel, a castle ruled by The Ageless; Anvil Square, a town in the forest; Frenzy Fields, a farm; and Brutal Bastion, the headquarters of the Reality Warriors. Plus, there’s the new mining facility called the Shattered Slabs, where players can find Kinetic Ore to use in combat.

A New Means of Transportation

The world is your oyster with Fortnite Chapter 4. One of the most exciting new features is the Trail Thrasher, a dirt bike for two. Performing tricks and using weapons while riding it adds an exhilarating level of fun to the game.

New Guns and Melee Weapon

Say goodbye to the dull and repetitive, and present the new, exciting weapons in Fortnite Chapter 4. The Ex-Caliber Rifle is a semi-automatic weapon that fires a ballistic blade. The Thunder Shotgun is a pump-action that fires two rounds at a time. For a more rapid strike, there’s the Maven Auto Shotgun and Red-Eye Assault Rifle with a custom red-dot sight. There’s also the Twin Mag SMG and Tactical Pistol. And let’s not forget the Shockwave Hammer, a powerful weapon that deals damage while also launching its opponent away.

Battle Pass and New Characters

The Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 1 Battle Pass gives players access to characters like Selene, Massai, Doom Slayer, Dusty, Nezumi, Helsie, and The Ageless. You can also unlock Geralt of Rivia later in the season. There’s even an opportunity to buy The Hulk in the shop. Unreal Engine 5.1 Powers It All Unreal Engine 5.1 powers Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 1, bringing with it new features like nanite, lumen, virtual shadow maps, and temporal super-resolution. These new features provide a stunning and immersive experience for gamers across all major platforms, including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and cloud gaming.

Take your gaming to the next level with the intense adventure of Fortnite Chapter 4. Enjoy the new characters, weapons, vehicles, and next-gen features as you explore the new island and have fun!

Tonia Nissen
Based out of Detroit, Tonia Nissen has been writing for Optic Flux since 2017 and is presently our Managing Editor. An experienced freelance health writer, Tonia obtained an English BA from the University of Detroit, then spent over 7 years working in various markets as a television reporter, producer and news videographer. Tonia is particularly interested in scientific innovation, climate technology, and the marine environment.