Epic Games today introduced season 8 for the Battle Royale version of its popular video game, Fortnite.

The season includes a new theme, centered around a monstrous volcano. The theme includes pirates, ninjas, and new fighters who will battle over treasure, utilize pirate cannons, and uncover new loot. There are also new locations for players to explore, including Lazy Lagoon and Sunny Steps. The company released a cinematic trailer announcing the theme:

A new season also means a new Battle Pass, which players can purchase with in-game V-bucks. The pack includes new outfits and other exclusive rewards to unlock. There is another new video detailing the benefits of purchasing the Battle Pass.

https://youtu.be/3aMtD0Klp2I

There is also a new feature in season 8 called Party Assist. Before a match, players can pick a daily or weekly challenge and recruit friends to help complete it.

Players can explore the new season and theme starting now, on all Fortnite-compatible devices.

About the author

Madeleine Buckley

Madeleine Buckley

Madeleine Buckley was a Senior Editor at The Pop Insider, The Toy Insider, and The Toy Book. She covered all things toys and fandom, and has appeared on Cheddar and a variety of regional news networks to talk about the latest trends in both. She is a movie score enthusiast, mediocre knitter, proud Syracuse alumna, and Marvel lover. You can usually find her at the movies or hanging out at home with her super-pup, Parker.

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