Fortnite High Stakes event now LIVE: Challenges, Getaway LTM and Wild Card skin
FORTNITE High Stakes event is now live. Here’s all you need to know about the challenges, Getaway LTM and the Wild Card skin.
Fortnite to launch ‘High Stakes’ challenge with new rewards
FORTNITE HIGH STAKES - UPDATE ONE - September 6 2018: The Fortnite High Stakes event is now live.
Fortnite High Stakes - as well as the new Getaway LTM - is available to play after the launch of Fortnite update 5.40 earlier today.
In a tweet the official Fortnite Twitter account posted: “Suit up… the High Stakes event has begun!
“Play the new Getaway LTM, complete challenges to unlock free cosmetic rewards and bling out your squad with new store offerings”.
While in a post online Epic Games gave more details about the Fortnite High Stakes event.
Speaking about the Getaway limited time mode (LTM), the Fortnite team said: “Here’s the plan.
“Four safes have been loaded into supply drops scattered around the island, each carrying a large jewel.
“You and your crew must locate a safe, pick up the prize inside and getaway with the goods while battling enemies.
“The first four teams to make their way to a van with a jewel and getaway win! Are you up for the job?”
ORIGINAL: Fortnite High Stakes event is the big season 5 event starting in Battle Royale soon, with the release date and time fast approaching.
The Fortnite High Stakes event brings with it the new Wild Card skin, the Getaway limited time mode (LTM) and the High Stakes challenges.
Fortnite High Stakes shakes up what players expect from the Epic Games hit, with major gameplay changes from typical Battle Royale matches.
Fortnite High Stakes is being released as part of the upcoming Fortnite update 5.40 launch for PS4, Xbox One, Android, iOS, Switch, PC and Macs.
Suit up… the High Stakes event has begun! Play the new Getaway LTM, complete challenges to unlock free cosmetic rewards and bling out your squad with new store offerings. https://t.co/GOK7iB2PzL pic.twitter.com/0vTj9Nx5K5
— Fortnite (@FortniteGame) September 6, 2018
If you’re wondering what to expect from Fortnite High Stakes then Express.co.uk has you covered.
We have rounded up everything you need to know including release date and start time details for Fortnite High Stakes.
You’ll also find below a rundown on the Getaway LTM and the new Wild Card skin coming with the Fortnite High Stakes event.
Downtime has started for patch v5.40. Jump into the patch notes for more info on our High Stakes event and more! https://t.co/zDS7dOMpPv
— Fortnite (@FortniteGame) September 6, 2018
FORTNITE HIGH STAKES - WHEN IS THE RELEASE DATE? WHAT IS THE RELEASE TIME?
Fortnite High Stakes event is launching on Thursday September 5.
The Fortnite High Stakes event was meant to be released by Epic Games on Wednesday September 5.
However, Fortnite High Stakes as well as Fortnite update 5.40 was delayed after a “critical” issue was discovered.
The official Fortnite Twitter account on Tuesday posted: “Due to the discovery of a critical controller issue, we’ll be moving the release of v5.40 and High Stakes to Thursday September 6.”
Epic Games has not revealed a release time for the Fortnite High Stakes event yet.
But typically major new Fortnite patches are released on launch day after server downtime, which usually starts around 9am UK time and lasts for between one to three hours.
So, it’s likely Fortnite fans in the UK will be playing Fortnite High Stakes by 11am or 12pm BST on Thursday September 6.
FORTNITE HIGH STAKES - WHAT IS FORTNITE HIGH STAKES? WHAT IS THE GETAWAY LIMITED TIME MODE (LTM)?
The Fortnite High Stakes event brings with it the new Getaway LTM, the Wild Card outfit and the Fortnite High Stakes challenges.
In the Getaway LTM four safes are scattered around the Battle Royale map with each one containing different jewels.
Fortnite players have to extract the contents of the safes and deposit them in a van at an extraction point without dying.
The High Stakes event will also launch alongside a selection of challenges and rewards.
This includes a new spray, money trail and XP. There's also a special crowbar harvesting tool for completing all three Fortnite High Stakes challenges.
During the Fortnite High Stakes event Battle Royale players will also be able to purchase themed content.
The most high profile incoming cosmetic will be the Wild Card outfit which comes with four different masks.
These masks for the Fortnite Wild Card skin are based on the different suit of cards - so there are hearts, spades, diamond and club versions.
FORTNITE HIGH STAKES - WHAT ARE THE FORTNITE HIGH STAKES CHALLENGES? WHAT ARE THE FORTNITE HIGH STAKES CHALLENGES REWARDS?
Here is a full list of the Fortnite High Stakes challenges as well as the rewards you’ll get for completing the challenges:
• Pick up a jewel in five different matches of The Getaway - Cash trail
• Play 10 matches of The Getaway - 5,000 XP
• Deal 500 damage to jewel carrying opponents - Spray
• Complete all three challenges - Crowbar Harvesting Tool
FORTNITE HIGH STAKES - IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE TO KNOW ABOUT THE FORTNITE HIGH STAKES EVENT?
Yes! The Fortnite High Stakes event will also bring with it a number of new items.
New items coming with Fortnite High Stakes include the Cuff Case backbling and the Safe Cracker Glider.
Also coming with Fortnite High Stakes is the brand new Grappler gun.
This new weapon lets players quickly transport to other parts of the map and could majorly shake-up how Fortnite Battle Royale matches play out.
The Fortnite Grappler looks like a grappling hook but instead of having a hook on the end there’s a suction cup.
The Fortnite Grappler is an epic rarity item which comes with 15 shots loaded when players pick it up.
It can stick to surfaces on the Fortnite Battle Royale map including player-built structures.