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The popular battle royale game Fortnite always held seasonal events such as Winterfest and Summer Splash, and of course, the fan-favorite “October pumpkin event” is no exception. From spooky skins to new items that will shake up the gameplay, there are quite a lot of things to be excited about this Halloween. Continue reading below for all the details we can dig into about Fortnitemares 2022, this year’s Fortnite Halloween event.
Table of Contents:
- Fortnitemares 2022 Release Date
- In-game Event Details
- New Skins in Fortnitemares 2022
- Throwable Launchpad and Explosive Goo Gun
Fortnitemares 2022 Release Date
Tis’ the season of screams, bad dreams, and all monstrous things.
Fortnitemares returns October 18. pic.twitter.com/0sGXaHphzl
— Fortnite (@FortniteGame) October 1, 2022
If you’re wondering when the Fortnite Halloween 2022 event will start, then wonder no more; Epic Games has officially confirmed on Twitter that Fortnitemares will return on October 18, 2022. While the exact start time for Fortnitemares 2022 is yet to be revealed, usually Fortnite events begin at 6 AM PDT, 9 AM ET, and 2 PM BST. We will update this section once official information has been dropped.
In-game Event Details
Again, although Epic is keeping a very tight lid, leaks from the community keep coming. Back in September,Fortnite leaker @HYPEX wrote that a new Halloween boss enemy called internally as “Freaky” was being developed. When defeated, Freaky will drop:
- A new Mythic weapon that’s also using the same “Freaky” codename
- Pumpkin Launcher (a variation of the standard Rocket Launcher)
- Ammo Stacks x2
- Consumable Stacks x2
- Fireflies x6
- It also has the ability to summon creatures.
@HYPEX also added that the update also refers to something called “Phantom Ammo” and a “Self Destruct” system for a vehicle or the new Mech that’s being worked on.
New Skins in Fortnitemares 2022
In terms of a collab, we might be getting a new Marvel skin. @HYPEX wrote that Marvel Comic’s X-23 (Laura, the Wolverine clone) could very well be added into the game real soon since Epic added an X-23 section in the in-game Shop.
Meanwhile, for original skins, leaked by @ShiinaBR, we’re getting:
- Three Agency Renegade skins.
- An Eastern Asian-themed Moon Goddess skin.
- And two horror-themed skins, Sinister Glare Eyes (designed by @Dreowings) and Undying Sorrow (by @kitsunexkitsu), which of course fit well for a Halloween event.
The last two are selected from the Concept Royale contest where fans can submit and pick which skins to be added to the game in the future. See them in action in Akim Makim Show’s preview videos below:
Sinister Glare Eye skin
Undying Sorrow skin
Throwable Launchpad and Explosive Goo Gun
.@comfyyls put me to do it
But here is gameplay of the explosive goo gun and the throwable launch pad
Credit me and @comfyyls pic.twitter.com/uMhl8TV0I0— FossilSouthie (@SouthieFromSTW1) October 4, 2022
The Fortnite v22.10 update added yet-to-be-seen items in the game files: Throwable Launchpad and Explosive Goo Gun.
First, let’s talk about the Goo Gun. It was teased at the start of Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 4. Based on the leaked footage seen above, this new weapon will fire a burst of explosive goo that detonate shortly after impact; although the range is rather small. But it should be effective against Buildings.
The normal Launch Pads were taken out of Fortnite‘s competitive mode in Chapter 3 and didn’t show up in Zero Build, but according to leaker @iFireMonkey this new version that was added in v22.10 should be able to be enabled “at any time” through a hotfix and you will be able to found one from Chests, Supply Drops, or floor loot. Throwable Launchpad should work without any need for Building. @iFireMonkey then added that a new Challenge that reads, “Throw a Launchpad at Flutter Barn or Shimmering Shrine” will be added soon.
And that’s all for now. We will update this Fortnitemares 2022 article when more news and official information for the Halloween event has been revealed.
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