Epic Games Moves New Season Of 'Fortnite' To June

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The new season of "Fortnite" was moved by Epic Games on a later date

Chapter 2 - Season 3 will begin on June 4 as supposed to its previous date on May 1

The new season promises a bevy of suprises inlcuding new Challenges, fresh gameplay and bonus XP

"Fortnite" creator Epic Games has decided to move the new chapter of its critically-acclaimed free-to-play shooter on a later date.

In a recent blog published by the "Fortnite" team, Chapter 2 – Season 3 has been moved to June 4. It was supposed to start on May 1, while the team also "extended" Chapter 2 – Season 2 "beyond the original April 30 date.

As reported by Endgadget, Epic Games launched the second season of "Fortnite" on October of last year, much to the delight of the game's fans. The latest season also marked the end of the game's "blackout," and brought to the fore tons of updates, including a new map, loads of skin and a revamped in its mechanics.

In this file photo taken on June 12, 2018, people crowd the display area for the survival game Fortnite at the 24th Electronic Expo, or E3 2018, in Los Angeles Photo: AFP / Frederic J. BROWN

The October update also presented a leap in Challenges as compared to the first season, as well as tugging back its Solo, Duo and Squad gameplay options. Epic Games promised that it would offer "less grind," making "Fortnite" more fun while at the same time have a taste of healthy competition among its players.

The first season of Chapter 2 was the longest in "Fortnite," spanning to four months when normal seasons only lasted between two and three months, the outlet added.

Moving over, Epic Games have little to say on why the new season has been moved, but just like the ones before Season 3, the new opening promises a bevy of inclusions.

"We have multiple game updates on the way that will deliver fresh gameplay, new Challenges, bonus XP, and a couple more surprises up our sleeve!" the team said.

Epic Games didn't necessary delve much on the delay, but BBC is mulling on the fact that various COVID-19 restrictions such as lockdowns and stay-at-home orders have something to do with the decision.

The network added that despite having a reputation of being "slow" when it comes to updates, "Fortnite" saw a spike in the number of players, especially now that most of them are confined in their homes with little or now outside activities.

BBC quoted StreamElements co-founder Doron Nir when he said that a delay might affect Fortnite's viewership, but the game will still "persevere" even if they are hurdling a hiccup along the way.