In Fortnite: Battle Royale, the map has changed with Season 6. The new highlight is now a flying island above the former Loot Lake.
What happened? After the purple cube tipped into the lake at Loot Lake at the end of Season 5, it turned into a kind of trampoline. With the start of Season 6, however, the cube returned. It wedged itself under the island with the house in the middle of the lake and lifted it many meters into the air.
It now hovers over a threatening whirlpool, emitting a violet light.
What’s with the island?
What’s so great about the island? The floating island is truly impressive. It is the highest point on the map and floats far above the rest of the terrain. Additionally, it is full of loot. There are numerous treasure chests and some ground spawns. Since it is centrally located, a visit there is worthwhile.
Ideal for action fans: Because the island hovers so high in the air, you can land there faster than elsewhere. Perfect if you don’t want to search long and want action immediately.
How do I get to the island? If you don’t land there right at the beginning of the game, you can still easily reach the island later. The whirlpool underneath the island doesn’t suck you in; it blows you up. This gives you significant lift, allowing you to easily sail up.
Cool detail: If you circle the island, you will see a huge dinosaur skeleton that is still half-buried in the ground. A hint at the dinosaur theme that has been long awaited?
Ideal for quick location changes: Since you can reactivate your glider from the island, a trip to the island is optimal if you want to cover a long distance in the air quickly. Sail up to the island, activate the glider, and fly from there in the desired direction.
What happens if you touch the cube below? The purple cube is stuck under the island and seems to be holding it up. If you touch it, the familiar “bounce effect” is triggered, and it pushes you away in the opposite direction. This does not cause damage.
Not the only highlight of Season 6: The floating island is a real eye-catcher and definitely worth a visit. But there were also more changes to the map in Season 6. Be sure to check out Wailing Woods for the new bunker. Or the new haunted castle at Haunted Hills.
Together with the many new locations from Season 5, the map is now hardly recognizable and full of places to explore.
