Update: Fortnite developer Epic has definitely released the game’s first driveable cars since August 5th. Try them for yourself to see how it changes the way you play the game.
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It looks like cars are finally arriving in Fortnite this week. The game’s “Joy Ride” update will roll out on Wednesday, August 5, developer Epic announced on Twitter, and it appears that the patch will introduce the long-absent cars to the Battle Royale shooter.
Epic has not yet shared any other details about the Joy Ride update beyond its release date, although the announcement was accompanied by an image featuring a blue and red car. “It’s not just a name. It’s a warning,” reads the tweet, effectively confirming that cars will be the focal point of the update.
We knew cars were coming to Fortnite since Season 3 reopened in June, but so far the cars were actually not available in the game. Epic had previously said that more areas and features would begin to appear as the water that flooded the season 3 map gradually receded, but it was not clear when cars would be added; back on July 23, Epic said the cars would still not be ready for “a few weeks.”
Cars aren’t the only new addition to Fortnite this week; the declining floods also recently revealed a new area called Coral Castle, which is basically the version of Fortnite of Atlantis. The area is north of Sweaty Sands, and its center is a graceful castle full of crates to plunder.
There are still a few weeks left in season 3 of Fortnite, which means that Epic still has a lot of challenges in store for players before the season comes up. If you need help completing them, be sure to check out our Fortnite Season 3 challenges for our maps and guides.
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