Fortnite Epic Games announced that it will release its early access tag as part of a change to the game’s original survival mode, Save the World.
More importantly, Epic said it is reversing plans to make Save the World free, and will slow development of the mode, which has been overshadowed by FortniteThe Battle Royale component. Save the World also “will no longer be able to endorse all upcoming Fortnite Battle Royale cosmetic purchases, but its current cosmetic library will continue to work in both modes.”
While Epic said new content for Save the World will slow down, “the adventure doesn’t end here for Save the World.” On the game’s official blog, Epic wrote: “All paid Founders will have their Founder’s Packs upgraded to the next level and unlock all the rewards included in the enhanced bundle… free, courtesy of Homebase! Ultimate Edition owners will be awarded the new Metal Team Leader Pack and 8,000 V-Bucks. ”
FortniteSave the World mode is getting a new feature called Ventures, a “one-season tour that takes place in a seasonal zone with new and unique mods to board.” Each seasonal company will have new challenges where players can earn seasonal experience and seasonal rewards.
The companies will also usher in a new annual seasonal calendar, Epic said: “As we launch Ventures, we will switch to a recurring annual seasonal calendar where existing in-game narratives and events, such as Frostnite and Dungeons, will continue unique seasonal rotation. to save the world and separated from Battle Royale. “
More details are available on the Epic website.
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