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Fortnitehas announced that players will soon be able to participate in the “Super Showdown” live event, which is scheduled to release on August 2 at 2:30 PM ET. With Chapter 6 Season 3 ofFortnitecoming to an end, many players are wondering what will come next for the popular battle royale.
Chapter 6 Season 3 ofFortnitefeatured a major collaboration with James Gunn’s recent DC filmSuperman, even bringing the iconic character to the game as part of the battle pass. Players were even given the opportunity to visit the Fortress of Solitude when it arrived as a new location on the map. Epic Games also organized a collaboration with the new Marvel filmThe Fantastic Four: First Steps, bringing the popular hero group to the game for the first time.
In a recent post on Twitter, Epic Games revealed that anotherFortnitelive eventwill be taking place on August 2. The announcement states that the “Super Showdown” live event will progress the story that has been unfolding throughout Chapter 6. The event is scheduled to begin at 2:30 PM ET on August 2, but players will likely want to log into the game before then. If the past is any indication, this live event could pull millions of players into the game, meaning fans might want to consider logging in a little early to guarantee that they can participate without any hiccups.
Fortnite’s ‘Super Showdown’ Live Event Arrives August 2
While the “Super Showdown” live event will likely bring the story of Chapter 6 Season 3 to a close, players will still have some time to experience the season before the introduction of Chapter 6 Season 4. According to recent rumors, the next season ofFortnitecould bring back a popular game mechanic, which would allow players to use mud to their advantage. In the past, gamers were able to use mud on the map to hide from thermal weapons. Mud even allowed players to slide across the ground faster, giving them a slight mobility boost. Of course, players who found themselves covered in mud unintentionally were able to wash it away in any body of water.
According to leakers, Chapter 6 Season 4 will be followed by anewFortnitemini-season, which could feature a major collaboration with the popular animated showThe Simpsons. Rumors have suggested that a whole new map might make its debut as part of the mini-season, possibly bringing the town of Springfield to the island. With so much content to enjoy and even more just around the corner, many fans are feeling optimistic about the future ofFortnite.
