It seems like a long time since the last update for Fortnite arrived. The prior significant update by Epic Games marked the start of the Winterfest event during the Christmas season.
Excited fans awaiting fresh content will be happy to know that the upcoming major update is set to launch this week. This update will feature a significant crossover event deserving of its own dedicated season.
Insider information from Hypex reveals that Epic Games will introduce a crossover with South Park on Friday.
The new South Park content is planned to debut after the rollout of update 39.20, scheduled for release on January 9 across PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PC, and mobile platforms.
It remains uncertain whether the South Park character skins will be immediately available for purchase after the update or as part of the first post-update item shop update.
The South Park crossover is expected to include multiple character skins from the popular animated series, along with various mythic items that could have an impact on the gameplay.
Additionally, there are hints about a potential crossover with Chainsaw Man, which is anticipated to happen sometime during the current season.
Looking ahead, the release dates for upcoming Fortnite seasons have been revealed for the next year. Fortnite Chapter 7, Season 2 is set to launch on March 5, followed by Season 3 on April 30.
Interestingly, Fortnite Chapter 8 is slated to commence on November 28, just around a week after the release of GTA 6 on November 19. This raises questions about the potential impact on Fortnite’s playerbase, the likelihood of a Fortnite-GTA crossover, and the possibility of further delays for GTA 6.
Ultimately, only time will provide the answers to these intriguing developments.