The famed leaker ShiinaBR has the scoop that Fortnite players are going to have a wild time for the next one and a half months and probably more through the announcement of two major live events. One is very close, just in 40 days—the Chapter 7 Story/Live Event—and 16 days in the case of the Season 4 Story Event. This means that Epic Games, having once started a trend of unparalleled live events in the gaming industry, is determined to keep going strong.
Fortnite community was startled at first; nevertheless, they were also very interested and excited to know what the two events might be about eventually. The leaker ShiinaBR, who himself is a bit controversial among the gamers due to his love for posting that famous Homer Simpson image, had posted the news which quickly drew hundreds of reactions from gamers who were either excited or disappointed. Some questions arose from the community, such as why does he keep using that ‘Homer’ picture? The comments were filled with players asking for him to stop this—what many called “that fuckass image” of Homer Simpson. The intensity of the backlash was so great when compared to the excitement about the events that it almost equaled the latter in intensity.
As one of the users said, one of these events is going to be a concert while the other a collaboration. TheTrueOrb shared this nice little detail but did not specify which event would be what in direct comments. It’s one of the many indications of Fortnite’s history of combining artist performances with significant plot developments—can you think of the Travis Scott concert, which almost took down the whole internet? Or the marshmallow event that basically set the standards for in-game concerts?
The timing of these events is really interesting. The Chapter 7 event is expected to happen right around Halloween and that is why many players are guessing at possible spooky themes or even horror collaborations. Moonlight123469 even dared to ask if it would be the case of Halloween coming up, though no confirmation was given. The community’s imagination has already gone wild with ideas—might we see another major character like Michael Myers joining the battle? Or perhaps an entire horror-themed concert?
What is even crazier, as AyubSeems pointed out in their reaction, is that we might be looking at three events in not so long a time if we also count the OG Season 6 butterfly event that some comments referred to. That is a huge amount of live content packed into about two months, which clearly indicates how much Epic is dedicated to keeping Fortnite fresh and appealing.
The comments in the replies were a mix of excitement and humor that were typical of gamers. Jynx_Defi expressed it: “Two events in 50 days?? yes I’m not touching grass anywhere near soon,” and many would agree with this. On the other hand, there were others like MaDZaAc who just wanted to “skip Simpson ffs” already. This reflects that not all potential collaborations generate a general upswing of enthusiasm.
In the replies, there is also some interesting math talk going on, with jchalt1 stating that 16 plus 44 equals 60, not 50. But hold on, was ShiinaBR just rounding? Or is there some other calculation that is not known to us? These little details are very important for the devoted Fortnite community that examines every leak and announcement with a microscope’s focus.
Going from probable to absolutely insane, there is a great range of speculations among the players about what the events could be. NyRoxBoy_ joked “Homer Simpson vs Peter Griffin,” while others are more serious and want to see the plot developed even more. With Chapter 7 drawing closer, the events could mean big map changes or even introducing new game mechanics.
What is certain is that Epic Games continue to push the boundaries of what live service battle royale games can offer. Their plan to hold multiple major live events in such a short time frame is their statement of making Fortnite a permanent part of gaming culture. These are not just mere updates—they are massive productions that come along with altered maps, appearances of celebrities, and sometimes even permanent changing of the universe of the game.
The community’s mixed reactions to the picture of Homer Simpson, which was posted along with the announcement, indicate how much users value the game’s presentation. The photo was virtually as much of a subject of conversation as the news itself—from Joan’s annoyed “Bro stop using this fucking IMAGE” to BryytGamer’s suggestion to turn it into his banner. It is unique community inside jokes and reactions that make Fortnite coverage so incredibly vibrant.
One thing is for sure—while waiting for these events to unfold, Fortnite players will never get bored. The season four story event and the chapter seven live event are the perfect things to keep us occupied for a long time. Whether your interest is in potential live gigs, collaborating with other characters, or gigantic plot movements, Epic Games seems to be very resolute in its plan to keep up the strong momentum not just next year but also the years beyond. The Fortnite train is on the go and won’t slow down at all, and honestly? We are all in for a ride now on PlayStation and Xbox.
