Fortnite gamers are absolutely thrilled as the immensely successful battle royale game has finally come up with the idea for an in-game event that will be nothing short of huge. The game has displayed a timer that counts down, and this is a sign that something great is going to happen very soon—might be as early as this Friday night or during the weekend as per the trustworthy leaker HYPEX.
Typically such news always occupies the first position in the discussion among the Fortnite community. And when there is a leak from HYPEX, it indicates that the news is very credible. The leaker even shared a photo of the event’s countdown timer being present in the game, which then led to a lot of guessing by the players and, in fact, Epic Games has implemented the feature for Chapter 6 Season 3.
The community’s response was exactly what was expected – complete hype with a pinch of real curiosity. A gamer with the username Cover said in French “C’est bon y’a de l’espoir” which translates to “It’s good, there’s hope” – thus indicating that even the international players are very much a part of the event which is still in planning.
But there are still some who are not completely convinced. “All I want is a GOOD event man 🥲” was the comment of FCHQ.io, to which the answer could honestly be ‘same’. Players have had some events in the past which were liked, others that they weren’t, thus being cautious and hopeful at the same time is wise. On the contrary, PowerfulZy seems to be more sure of his position since he says, “I think it’s gonna be lowkey so good people will be surprised.”
The timing of this event is particularly interesting because it has been quite a while since anything major happened in Fortnite. CryptoZehsor commented, “been some time since i played fortnite but this got me hyped again” – which is exactly what these events aim to do. To make come back players that might have temporarily left the game.
Some players coming back are also quite puzzled. Rhiton commented, “I stopped playing like a year ago where the hell is that pic on the left in the map,” which certainly implies how quickly the game has changed lately. The changes to Fortnite’s map have been quite extensive in this chapter with some places totally redecorated between seasons.
There is a wide range of opinions on the exact date and time of the event with guesses varying from one end to the other. While RamzanRamzisch thinks it might happen “Today in 1-2 hours 🫣,” the others are betting on the weekend time frame. Honestly? With Fortnite, you never really know until it happens. Epic Games loves to surprise their players.
What adds to the excitement of this event is the fact that we are already in Chapter 6 Season 3, which has been giving hints about something gigantic being planned next. The storyline has been suggesting major changes and live events usually mean the swapping of seasons or chapters. Thus, we may be seeing the end of Season 3 and the birth of an entirely new one.
Nevertheless, the response from the Fortnite community has decidedly been on the positive side. Nirvan just left “This is amazing 🔥” as a comment together with fire emojis because sometimes words are not enough. And Chocoo.sol asked “Who’s excited?” as he posted an excited GIF – the answer seems to be almost everyone.
However, there is always one such person – JT7 Games commented “Damn no credits” on the original tweet which is fair but then again when you are breaking news about a Fortnite event sometimes the little details are the ones you least think about amidst all the excitement.
The astonishing thing about the whole scenario is that we still have no clue as to what type of event it will be. Torchsattorney posed the all-important question “Is there gonna be a live event?” which suggests that there might be some miscommunication about whether this is a live co-op event or something that the players are experiencing individually.
Fortnite events have come such a long way and have undergone such a transformation over the years. Do you remember the giant monster battle? Or the time when the whole map was sucked into a black hole? Good days. The pressure is on Epic Games to deliver something unforgettable, especially with players like FCHQ.io so directly calling for a “GOOD event.”
The very process of the countdown is reminiscent of the classic Fortnite style and is generating excitement in the classic manner. Players who log in see the clock ticking down and are left wondering what next. Is it going to be a bigger storyline conclusion? New gameplay mechanics? The guessing is half the fun.
Some players are already uploading videos making their predictions as to what the event will be about. Lgrace indicated it’s the “Chapter 6 season 3 live event” which seems to be the common conclusion, although Epic Games always knows how to catch us unawares.
The weekend timing does seem appropriate since that is when the majority of players can be in on it. Fortnite events have always been able to draw millions of viewers and participants at a time, constituting a new record every time they happen.
More leaks and teasers will likely come out as the event time approaches. Epic Games infrequently lets a major event occur without some in-game alterations or social media hints acting as build-up. The fact that the countdown has already occurred means we are now in the final phase before they unveil whatever they have planned.
For those players who have not been keeping up with the Fortnite news lately, it might just be the right time to start playing again. These live events are like the shows that remind everyone why Fortnite is still one of the most imaginative companies in the live service content industry.
The community is clearly looking forward to whatever Epic decides to bring next. If it is a grand battle, a music concert, or something that completely surprises us, the Fortnite players have their teams ready and are looking for another memorable gaming moment. The countdown is on, as is the hype which is very, very real.
