In Fortnite, the map is changing every day. More and more dimensional rifts are appearing and gradually destroying the landmarks on the map. Recently, the Tomato Head had to face its fate! What could be behind this?
More rifts are appearing! Since the rocket finally launched on June 30, 2018, the map of Fortnite has changed. First, the rocket created a visible rift in the sky above the map. Then players observed how the rift grew larger. Additionally, other mini-rifts appeared in different locations in the game world and destroyed them shortly after.
What does it all mean?
Rifts make signs disappear
First victims of the rifts: The large rift in the sky was not the only phenomenon following the rocket launch. Shortly after, a strange glow was noticed in front of the big hall at Lonely Lodge. The next day, a rift suddenly appeared there. As a result, the sign “Lonely Lodge”, which had been there before, suddenly disappeared.
The motel sign is gone: The same thing happened shortly after at the motel by Loot Lake. First, there was a glow in front of the motel sign. A day later, a rift had appeared there as well, and the sign was gone.
Oh no, not the Tomato Head from Tomato Town!
The first prominent rift victim: However, the two signs were hardly noticed and went unnoticed by many players. But now it seems the rifts are serious, as one of the most prominent landmarks on the map has just disappeared: the Tomato Head from Tomato Town!
Tomato Town without Tomato: The giant tomato head recently stood in front of the pizzeria that gave the whole place its name. There’s even a special Tomato Head skin for the location! But those who are just starting with Fortnite will never see the original in the game, as instead of the cheerful tomato face, a new rift now looms ominously over the pizzeria!
What is happening here?
Players are curious: After the last rift victim, many players are eagerly asking: “Where will the rifts strike next?” If even the Tomato Head isn’t safe, then any location on the map could really be affected!
New rift at Retail Row: We now also know where the 4th rift is. It recently appeared at Retail Row. Fans speculate that perhaps the burger restaurant in Greasy Grove will be next.
But what could be the meaning of the rifts? There are several theories about this. Here are two of the most actively discussed ones.
Theory 1 – A completely new map is coming!
The old map is breaking! Some players believe that the rifts will destroy the world and then a completely new map will come. After all, the rifts in the sky are also getting larger. Meanwhile, a second rift has even appeared, and both are branching out more and more.
It almost seems that the Fortnite world has suffered irreparable damage and will completely collapse in a few days. That would likely happen on July 12, 2018, as Season 5 begins then.
Apocalypse and new beginning for Season 5: After Epic has been using the same map for 4 seasons, a new map with completely different circumstances is a long-overdue step in the evolution of this successful game!
Theory 2 – The rifts create time anomalies and bring historical places into the map
Rifts replace locations? Another theory suggests that the small rifts in the game are replacing prominent locations, such as the motel, the hall at Lonely Lodge, and the pizza restaurant, with other settings.
Will historical places come into the game? Many believe that these will be places from the past. There are several hints:
- 30s skins: Recently, skins featuring detectives and gangsters from the 30s appeared in the game. There was also the Tommy gun, another classic from the past!
- Datamining provides hints: Dataminers have found further images indicating a Wild West theme akin to Westworld. Other images show a sphinx and a pyramid. So, various locations from different time periods could come into the game.
- Bill&-Ted tweet: Lastly, there is a curious tweet from Donald Mustard, the head of Epic. He only said, “Be excellent to each other.” The phrase comes from the cult film ” Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure“. In it, two misfits travel through time and meet famous historical figures. Another hint for wild time travel?
What is your theory about the rifts and Season 5?
