[GameSpot] - Fortnite Season 4 Update: Everything New In The Nexus War (But No Patch Notes)

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The new season of Fortnite is here with the 14.00 update. Chapter 2, Season 4 of Fortnite: Battle Royale features a Marvel theme that goes beyond what we've seen in the past--Marvel is the foundation for the entire season, rather than a limited-time mode or one-off skin. Here's everything new in Season 4, but don't expect any patch notes--once again, Epic has opted to share the highlights of what's new rather than sharing any in-depth notes regarding gameplay or balance changes.

Unlike previous seasons, there was no major, The Device-style event. Instead, with Thor having arrived on the island, he has summoned a number of other Marvel characters--Wolverine, Iron Man, Groot, She-Hulk, Storm, Mystique, and Doctor Doom--to help combat an incoming invasion by Galactus as part of the Nexus War. Skins for some of these characters are available via the battle pass, and you'll be able to acquire and use superpowers and tools related to these characters and others during matches, including Doctor Doom's arcane gauntlets, Groot's bramble shield, and the Silver Surfer's board. Epic teases that more of these will be available at some point later in the season. Leveling up the Season 4 battle pass will also earn you special hero-specific emotes.

In addition to the tools you'll have at your disposal, there will be new Marvel-themed locations to visit. Fortnite's island map may not have been dramatically overhauled, but over the course of the season, you'll be able to head to places like Doom's Domain (located in the northwest corner of the map) and Sentinel Graveyard, among others that have not yet been specified. A SHIELD helicarrier is also featured prominently in the trailer.

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