Key Takeaways
- A Fortnite leak is hinting at a new POI coming to the in-game map with the launch of Chapter 6 in early December.
- Chapter 6 will reportedly add an “industrial town” to the in-game map of the new Fortnite chapter, with the leak comparing its visuals to Chapter 2’s Steamy Shacks.
- Chapter 6 is also rumored to be adding new movement mechanics, like prone and swinging, to the game alongside teased crossovers like Super Mario.
A recent Fortnite leak is teasing one of the new POI locations players will be able to find in the Chapter 6 update to the game’s map. The Epic Games battle royale’s new competitive seasons have often brought a suite of major changes to the beloved shooter, including everything from new locations on the map to new types of guns. The recent Chapter 2 Remix saw Epic Games launch a throwback to one of the game’s earliest seasons, bringing back classic POI locations and weapons. A new leak is now giving one of the first hints at Chapter 6.
With Chapter 6 expected to officially launch soon, leaks have hinted at a wide variety of content coming to Fortnite in the near future. Recent leaks have hinted at a potential new 5v5 game mode coming to Fortnite inspired by games like Overwatch, alongside plenty of other rumors like an open-world game and an “OG” mode. Fortnite‘s crossovers are also expected to see exciting new content coming soon, with a Super Mario collaboration heavily rumored to be coming soon. Now, Fortnite‘s Chapter 6 is seeing one of its major locations teased.
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Fortnite Leak Teases New POI Location in Chapter 6
A new update shared by prominent Fortnite leaker ShiinaBR is giving early information about one of the new POIs in Chapter 6. According to the leak, Fortnite‘s Chapter 6 will feature an “industrial town” location somewhere on the in-game map, with new references to the POI added to the game. The leak does not give many details about what the “industrial town” will contain, though the leak uses Steamy Shacks from Chapter 2 as a reference. Chapter 6 is currently expected to launch on December 1, following the conclusion of Chapter 2 Remix.
The addition of an industrial location in Fortnite‘s newest chapter comes as leaks have already started to hint at major changes to the game. Fortnite is expected to feature several new movement and combat mechanics in Chapter 6, with both swinging and prone mechanics rumored to be added. Chapter 6’s map has also been hinted at through early leaks, with “floating islands” potentially bringing a major overhaul to the in-game landscape. Chapter 6 is currently scheduled to launch in Fortnite on December 1.
Fortnite‘s new season follows a plethora of new crossover content added to the game with Chapter 2 Remix. The newest update saw a major emphasis on crossovers with rap artists, with popular musicians like Eminem, Snoop Dogg, and Ice Spice added as skins. The update also features an in-game memorial to Juice WRLD, both featuring a free in-game skin and a virtual performance as a posthumous tribute to the rapper. With plenty of exciting cosmetics and a new Chapter on the way, Fortnite fans have plenty to look forward to from the battle royale.
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