Fortnite fans were waiting with bated breath for any information on the forthcoming season. Epic Games co-founder, Mark Rein, finally lifted the veil and announced the theme for Fortnite's upcoming season - Chapter 4 Season 5.
As things stand, Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 4 is set to come to a close on November 3, 2023. Anticipation is mounting as players are all geared up to journey back to Chapter 1. The rumors and speculation surrounding the new season are reaching a feverish intensity.
Presently, the Fortnitemares event is underway with the final Halloween and weekly quests for this season already unveiled. Rumors and leaks have been buzzing on various online platforms hinting that Chapter 4 Season 5 will take players back to Chapter 1, featuring islands from Season 1 to Season X.
Fan Reaction to New Theme Teaser
As the rumor mill went into overdrive, Mark Rein, co-founder of Epic Games, decided to throw his hat in the ring. Despite how enticing the leaked information might be, Rein's announcement holds undeniable weightage. His single-word revelation about the new Fortnite theme sent eager fans into a tizzy.
Mark Rein's chosen word for the theme of Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 5 is 'Rewind.' He broke the news on October 26, 2023, via his X page, as eager players flooded his inbox asking for authentic hints about the next season.
Fans instantly latched onto this cryptic hint, feeding their theory of the game returning to the initial islands of Chapter 1. Several content creators and streamers have received teasers who view them as yet another confirmation of this theory.
Excitement among Fortnite Community
The excitement amongst the Fortnite community is palpable, to say the least. On coming across Rein's X post, one eager user stated, 'On my way! Just packing my bags because we’re going home.' Numerous others echoed these sentiments with their enthusiastic responses.
Another gamer voiced their wish, 'Hopefully it’s OG spots to drop but bigger map.' This pattern continued with another player adding, 'I just hope the game actually looks and feels the way it did back then. Bit of a reach, I know, but it’s gonna be cool seeing the old map again.'
What's Next for Fortnite
While Epic Games has so far kept official teasers for the upcoming season under wraps, it will certainly be interesting to see how they unveil Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 5 in the coming days. With the new theme now public knowledge, players will have a lot to relish as they keenly anticipate its advent.
As players continue to decipher the cryptic hints dropped by Epic Games, keep it locked here for more updates on the world of Fortnite.