Punctual as life itself. Today was the day that the season 8 of Fortnite, so from Epic Games they have not been slow to launch the new patch v8.00 with all the news that are included and that we are going to discuss below. Go for the treasure!
Fortnite's treasures
Everything begins with the release of the prisoner who was imprisoned in the castle of the Ice King, a character who is now more powerful with fire and flames and who will face pirates, ninjas and other new characters whose only mission will be to get the legendary loot that They hide the treasures.
Downtime has ended and the adventure awaits. Explore new points of interest, Pirate Cannons, and the Season 8 Battle Pass now! https://t.co/ZUunuEnPAa
More details here: https://t.co/ZUunuEnPAa pic.twitter.com/cFZ8JbCCZV
- Fortnite (@FortniteGame) February 28th 2019
the new map
Taking into account the pirate theme that will rule in the new season, a new weapon has been included, the pirate cannon, which will allow us to damage enemies or structures by launching a cannonball, although we can also send ourselves to advance quickly towards a specific point.
The map, in addition to receiving the imposing volcano (fruit of the earthquakes that were occurring), will also offer the new locations Summer Steps y Albufera Peaceful, places that we will be able to reach with the help of the volcanic vents, which will launch us in height.
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The new battle pass
As you probably know, if you completed 13 free Overtime challenges that were available during the love event, you have a chance to claim the season 8 battle pass completely free. However, those who couldn't get it will still be able to purchase it for 950 V-Bucks, thus getting the Blackpatch and Hybrid progressive costumes.
Anchors aweigh! Downtime for Season 8 begins now. ⚓
Dive into the Patch Notes to learn the ropes of what's on the horizon! https://t.co/1fslbzsKWC pic.twitter.com/s4CxJrVHOW
- Fortnite (@FortniteGame) February 28th 2019
the pets arrive
A new plugin for our character arrives with the new patch v8.00. They are about pets, adorable animals among which we can find dogs, dragons, hamsters and even a dragon. Here are the images of the different pets that you can equip on your back.
The new skins of season 8
Also, as always, the new season will come with new skins with which you can customize your character in a very original way. Which one will you equip? As you can see, one of the models is that of a banana, something that could refer to thea clue left by the developers about bananas.