Fortnite’s map is constantly evolving. Unlike other battle royale games that simply add new maps or points of interest over time,Fortnitegoes one step beyond and changes its map on a constant basis. Every new Season and every new update brings various changes toFortnite’s map, from completely different POIs, to remodeled buildings, to reshuffled locations. While these map changes tend to be minor additions or tweaks,Fortnite’s latest Season, ‘Paradise,’ may just end up changingFortnite’s map for good.
Established at the start ofFortniteChapter 3 Season 4, a mysterious new Chrome threat is beginning to spread across Artemis island. Having already consumed Sanctuary and those inside it, this Chrome seems to be gradually spreading acrossFortnite’s map, transforming some iconic POIs in the process. With another few months left in Season 4, it seems likely that Artemis island will be completely changed by the end of it, with the Chrome having consumed all in its way.
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Fortnite’s Chrome Threat Will Completely Change The Island
First teased inFortniteChapter 3 Season 3, this new Chrome threat may be the most dangerousFortniteantagonist fans have ever seen. At the start of ‘Paradise,’ this Chrome consumes The Scientist, The Origin, and The Visitor before spreading quickly across Sanctuary. Once all of Sanctuary has been consumed, the Chrome then stopped spreading, revealingFortnite’s new enemy boss, The Herald, who is seemingly in control of the Chrome.
When players dropped into their first match of Season 4, they’ll likely have noticed that Sanctuary has now been completely covered in Chrome and has been renamedThe Herald’s Sanctum. A large Chrome tornado can also be seen on the outskirts of the Sanctum. While this is where the Chrome is most prevalent, players could spot it across the island, slowly consuming some trees and buildings. To combat the spread,Fortnite’s NPCs have started to attach balloons to their buildings in an attempt to avoid the spread below.
As of the latestFortnite22.10 update, the map has changed pretty significantly, with the Chrome spreading to even more points of interest. Coney Crossroads is the biggest victim, being completely consumed by the Chrome and being renamed Chrome Crossroads as a result. Butter Barn has also fallen, becoming Flutter Barn. The Chrome has also started to seep into Sleepy Sounds, edging into the north side of the town.
Along with the vaults and platforms already attached to balloons, No Sweat Insurance has also been hooked up, and has now floated across to Chrome Crossroads, abandoning its original home in Tilted Towers.The Flairshiphas also made a move, leaving the Rave Cave and setting up shop above the new POI Grim Gables. The Driftwood has also flown away and can now be found east of Rocky Reels.
It seems like a safe bet to assume thatFortnite’s map is only going to continue to change in the coming weeks as the ‘Paradise’ Season continues. The Chrome will probably continue to spread across the island at a steady rate, eventually consuming all of the game’s iconic POIs. As this happens, players can also expect to see more ofFortnite’s buildings take to the skies via balloons, perhaps eventually shifting the focus from ground combat to air combat. By the end of the Season, it seems pretty likely that all of Artemis island will be consumed by The Herald’s Chrome, which could potentially lead to an all-new look for the island comeFortnite’s next Season, which is set to debut in early December.
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