The new update has brought in a lot of fresh content to the game, including maps.
Fortnite fans have just seen the arrival of a new update for the Ballistic game mode. Players now have the opportunity to try their hands on in-development maps for Epic Games. Referred to as Shell maps, Fortnite players have the chance to play Ballistic on unfinished arenas and offer feedback to the developer on a variety of things. Through this Ballistic update, two new maps have arrived in the game.
In the last couple of years, Fortnite has undergone several changes. Chapter 6 Season 2 proved to be an important update for the game. Apart from the new characters, the current season of Fortnite has left a mark because of bringing several interesting quests, characters and locations to the fore.
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While new elements like the Pump & Dump, have appealed to younger fans, the inclusion of new landmarks like the Crime City and Seaport City has made the locations more dynamic.
As stated earlier, the new update gives players the opportunity to test out maps for the game mode. After naming them Fortnite “Shell” maps, Epic Games looks forward to get some feedback on two specific arenas. The first arena is Hammerfall, which happens to be a castle-themed space comprising some iconic landmarks and a few tight spaces. The other map is Storm Chase Cove. When you explore this map, you realize traversal is a priority.
You’re part of shaping the future of Ballistic. We’re giving you the ability to play early ‘shell’ maps. On April 8, jump in and let us know your thoughts! pic.twitter.com/060Pxg4WUY
— Fortnite (@Fortnite) April 6, 2025
New maps are not the only things this new update has brought to the fore. Fans can look forward to trying out the Sovereign sniper rifle.
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Apart from being cheap, this rifle should attract a lot of players because of its mobility and freedom.
Another new utility has been added to the game in the form of Overdrive. Using this utility will enable players to enhance their movement. It will also make it possible for them to boost reload and weapon swap speeds.
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