A major update for the co-op shooter Fortnite is on the way. Fortnite patch 1.5 brings a new XXL mode and a bunch of fresh stuff.
The update “Survive the Storm” will arrive on Tuesday, August 29, for Fortnite on Xbox One, PS4, and PC. It’s quite a hefty update.
3.5 hours of survival in the XXL variant
The main feature is the new survival mode “Survive the Storm.” It will only be available for a limited time in the game. The idea is that players must survive for up to 14 days and 14 nights.
During the day, they gather resources and build their fort, while at night they fight against increasingly stronger waves of attackers.
While “normal matches” in Fortnite only last about twenty minutes, the XXL mode is expected to challenge players significantly longer. There was talk of “a maximum of 3.5 hours at a time” – but probably there will also be much shorter survival sessions.
Fortnite gets Hardcore Survival Mode – Survive 3.5 hours!
Mutant Storms Bring Variety with Modifiers
In addition to the XXL mode, there will also be “mutant storms.” They bring specific modifications and limitations – similar to “Modifiers” in games like WoW or Destiny. Sometimes husks will go into a frenzy, other times the heroes’ health points are lower than usual.
- Anyone who survives such a mutant storm can expect special items, such as the hydraulic weapon set. It is said that it can be obtained through a type of token or ticket system.
Someone plundered the industrial park of Plankerton and built a “husk extermination machine” from it. These MacGyvers!
- Additionally, “Survive the Storm” is expected to bring new rewards. There is talk of new heroes and defenders.
- Furthermore, Bru-Tal is expected to be improved.
The latest patch for Fortnite is also expected to bring performance improvements.
One can be excited for August 29, when the storm rolls in.
Here is the trailer for Fortnite Survive the Storm in German
To read how much we liked Fortnite, check out our XXL Fortnite review:
Fortnite Review: The Walking Dead meets Dungeon Keeper – Is it worth it?
