Epic Games
Season 8 of "Fortnite" is a pirate-themed extravaganza.
- Season 8 of "Fortnite" launched on February 28th - adding new skins, gameplay changes and a brand new theme to the world's most popular game.
- In the game's latest update, a volcano has erupted on the island, creating new locations on the map and scattering lava everywhere.
- The new season of "Fortnite" adopts a pirate theme, placing treasure chests and cannons around the island and adding a huge pirate ship in one of the map's brand new areas.
- Players can purchase the Season 8 battle pass to unlock seven new skins, including three legendary outfits: Hybrid, Blackheart, and Luxe.
Season 8 of "Fortnite" has arrived, introducing a swashbuckling pirate theme for the spring and adding new locations to the island in "Battle Royale." Epic Games announced the new season with a cinematic trailer on Thursday.
"Fortnite" is the world's most popular video game, with $4 and more than 80 million active players each month. "Fortnite" is available on essentially every modern video game platform, including PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC, iOS, and Android. Players can squad up with each other regardless of what platform they choose.
The game has three separate modes: the mega-popular Battle Royale, the freewheeling Creative, and the single-player Save The World. Battle Royale and Creative modes are free to play, while Save the World costs $40.
A volcanic eruption marked the start of Season 8 on the "Fortnite" island, and players can now explore two new locations, Lazy Lagoon and Sunny Steps. The season 8 battle pass is available now as well, offering a fresh batch of new skins and other rewards. It also brings sweeping changes to the "Save the World" campaign.
These are all of the key updates in "Fortnite" Season 8: