Summary
Epic Games is reportedly working on a major newFortniteupdate. According to new information, a new feature geared toward social media integration will be added toFortnitesoon, allowing users to link their accounts across various social media platforms.
Epic Games continues to updateFortniteon a consistent basis, giving both new and returning players something to enjoy.Fortniteis currently in the midst of Chapter 5 Season 2, which brought several new skins and characters as well as dozens of new locations to explore. Epic Games also develops special, limited-time events that keepFortnitefresh, withFortnite OGbeing one of the most successful events the game has seen since its release in 2017. However, an upcoming update may fundamentally changeFortniteforever.
A dataminer has discovered that Epic Games is working on bringing a picture-in-picture mode toFortnite, a popular tool found in mobile apps like YouTube, allowing users to watch videos in a smaller window as they continue to use their device. FollowingFortnite’s V29.20 update earlier this month, reliable leaker HYPEX uncovered that new files in the game hint toward a possible picture-in-picture mode becoming a reality within the game. HYPEX states that Epic Games is currently working on a new feature “where you’re able to link yourFortniteaccount to some platforms and watch videos while playing.“Epic Games is always looking at new features forFortnite, with this one having major implications for the game’s future.
New Features Coming to Fortnite
Hypex speculates that a variety of social media platforms may be supported by the new feature, one of which is TikTok. This is not the first time Epic Games has attempted to incorporate the massive social media platform intoFortnite, with the development team working on integrating video-sharing functionality into the game. This was reportedly scrapped, but with this rumored picture-in-picture mode, it looks like Epic Games hasn’t given up on turning its massive, free-to-play third-person shooter into a hub for social media communication just yet. This isfar from the firstFortnitefeature uncovered by Hypex, but this one has the potential to change the game forever.
Fortnite’sChapter 5 Season 2 launched on March 8 and will last through May 24, giving players quite a lot of time to complete the battle pass and unlock all the limited-time customization options offered during this season. Over the last few content updates, Epic Games added several modes and features toFortnite, allowing players to race with friends inRocket Racing or jam out to top songs in Fortnite Festival. Epic Games has made it clear it wantsFortniteto become much more than a third-person shooter, slowly morphing the game into a launching-off point for entirely new modes and experiences.
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