Fortnite Weekly Recap: Exciting New Movement Mechanics, Collaborations, Teasers for the New Season, and FNCS Results!

Welcome, everyone, to the second edition of The Fortnite Times! For those who are not yet familiar with the format, The Fortnite Times is a weekly series in which we will recap everything that has taken place in the past week.

Similar to the previous edition, we will commence by highlighting the latest updates and major news from the world of Fortnite.

Weapons

- The Grapple Gloves have been UNVAULTED!

The Grapple Gloves ARE included in Ranked, but NOT in Tournament playlists, according to Epic Games.

Announcements & Skins!

• Fortnite X Marvel is coming back on the first week of January 2024!
• Reboot Rally has returned to Fortnite and will last until the end of the season!
• The first Chapter 4 - Season 4 teaser will very likely be posted on Monday, August 21!
• Wall-Running & Wall-Kicking are both currently being tested for Chapter 5 - Season 1...

New information about the BIG Racing Mode!

• There will be "Demolition" when cars Collide
• There will be a new Drifting mechanic with a Drifting Boost
• There will be a new Oversteer Mechanic
• If you hold "Accelerate" during countdown, you'll gain an initial boost
• You'll be able to also use Rocket League's Octane Vehicle
• Cars movement will be affected by environment stuff like Mud and Ice
• You can control your car mid-air and do tricks, and you can activate "Supersonic Speed"

Competitive

In the past week, we have received two unexpected announcements, each carrying a distinct emotional resonance for the competitive scene within their respective regions. One announcement brims with excitement and optimism, while the other engenders a multitude of uncertainties. The former revolves around Eomzo, who has now officially joined the roster of Elite Esports, injecting newfound enthusiasm and confidence going into the FNCS Major 3 Grand Finals. Conversely, the latter pertains to Andilex, who has declared his departure from Falcons Esports, leaving behind a trail of lingering questions.

Over the past weekend, the FNCS Major 3 Week 3 unfolded – the final week leading up to the FNCS Major 3 Grand Finals. Across all regions, numerous players left us astonished. For instance, Queasy and Veno, winners of the FNCS Major 2 Grand Finals, failed to secure a spot in these Grand Finals. Similarly, JannisZ, who had qualified for the Grand Finals 16 times in a row, faced disqualification this time. Notably, Archie, a renowned content creator in the scene, successfully clinched a spot in the Grand Finals, igniting the dreams of thousands of fans. Amidst these events, Fortnite made the noteworthy move of removing and subsequently reinstating the Siphon mechanic – not just once, but twice.

This is one of the most remarkable plays from the tournament, executed by the European winners themselves – the fresh duo consisting of Pinq and Wave Vico, who secured victory in the solo RedBull Contested event. In Europe, the victor held a lead of over 50 points compared to the second position – a distinction not seen in any other region. This week showcased intense competition, and the list of winners is presented below for your perusal.

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