Attention Fortnite players, because things will get really out of hand in a quite noticeable way! No, this time it’s not a meme. The official statement mentioned that starting TOMORROW, every player in Blitz mode will be gifted a Saitama Medallion. In case there’s any second guessing, everyone will get one the moment they join. This is not some special offer for a select few. This truly is the full-scale Saitama Medallion Weekend. If you already thought Fortnite gets wild, strap in, because this beats it.
For those unaware, the Saitama Medallion is an anime item and is famously recognized by the anime community from ‘One Punch Man.’ It is one of the most overpowered items. Equipping it makes you the most powerful player in the game as well as turning you into the most potent player in the game. You get shield regen and absurd damage to your fists. I’m not exaggerating. It’s literally one punch KO. Usually, people go for the medallion, but this weekend? They’re just giving them out. Epic Games is charging: “Enjoy pure chaotic mayhem. Our pleasure.”
The news surfaced in all the usual channels, and, predictably, player responses were through the roof. The discussion has become a whirlwind of excitement, fear, and anticipation. One player, Shenron, quickly grasped the concept’s potential and tweeted, “A melee-only mode with this medallion would be crazy🔥.” And yes, he is completely right. That would be pure madness, and I mean the fun kind. Another user, appropriately named One Punch Man (which is kind of funny), replied, “It’s gonna be mayhem 💀,” with a GIF of an uninterested Saitama. That’s probably the best way to explain the upcoming madness.
You can feel the excitement. Another user, ConvictedTrader, recently said, “Fuk i can’t wait for this one,” and, well, that’s peak internet. The anticipation is clearly building. The fighting starts really soon. As user Rexx said, “Me when I land close to someone” with a GIF of someone cracking their knuckles. That is the energy and the mood for the weekend. Everyone rushes to land and almost immediately turns into a serious threat.
Here comes the chaos. Blitz gets a new chaos. To give some context, blitz is already a faster and more chaotic Battle Royale. The storm moves quicker, the loot is better sorted to maintain the pace, and overall, it’s more fast paced. Now, for an already chaotic formula, add a single weapon per player that can finish fights with one hit. Matches are going to be quick and merciless. Say goodbye to the early game loot scramble because you’re thrown into end game insanity the second you land.
It isn’t just the punches that matter. The shield regen is no joke. It’s a game changer for aggressive close-quarters combat because it allows you to disengage and re-engage much faster. Continuous action, virtually no downtime, and a bunch of unsuspecting players erased by a single fist from across the map. Fortnite is widely known for this type of wild, completely broken, and insanely fun limited time mode, but it’s the best one. It breaks the meta completely and allows players to indulge in dumb, ridiculous fun for a few days.
And the players are fully supporting it. The comments overflow with “LETS FKN GO” and “Time to lock in.” They are feeling the energy. Even the off-topic conversations in the comments are funny—such as someone asking for Katy Perry to be added to the game and another replying, “Technically she is already in the game with jam tracks.” See? The community is an incredible mix of excitement and strangeness.
Clear your calendars and set reminders. Starting tomorrow, Fortnite’s Blitz mode will be running the Saitama Medallion weekend, so get ready for the punch-‘em-up mayhem. Like always, Fortnite rolls out baffling content for the satisfaction of the player base. Epic Games has, for some reason, decided to flip the game on its head to see what falls out for a weekend. Judging by the response, the entire community appears to have braced for the chaos. Gamers, prepare for battle. The Saitama medallion is trending, and the punches having zero cooldown means this weekend will be savage.
