Fortnite fans around the world were eagerly awaiting the launch of Chapter 5 Season 2: Myths and Mortals, but it seems they will have to wait a little longer. Developer Epic Games announced that the highly anticipated update has been delayed due to an unexpected issue.
Originally scheduled to go live this morning, the launch has now been pushed back to 10pm tonight at the earliest. The delay is a result of a last-minute problem that was discovered during the game’s ongoing downtime. The developers estimate that it will take the rest of the day to resolve the issue.
In a statement released on their Fortnite Support account on social media platform X, Epic Games apologized for the delay and assured players that they are working diligently to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. They promised to provide another update once more information becomes available.
Downtime for Fortnite is rare, usually only occurring for a few hours between seasons or when the game undergoes major changes. The launch of Chapter 5 Season 2: Myths and Mortals has been highly anticipated, especially after last week’s massive hand and Pandora’s Box live event, which set the stage for an exciting new season.
Epic Games has already provided some details about what players can expect from the new season. The battle pass will feature Greek gods as playable characters, as well as boss characters on the map. Defeating these bosses will reward players with Medallions that grant powerful gameplay-changing effects. Additionally, players will have access to new powers, such as the Thunderbolt of Zeus, which can be used to rain down destruction on opponents. There is also a power-up called the Wings of Icarus that allows players to fly.
In addition to these exciting new features, significant changes have been made to the battle royale Island map. A massive new location called Mount Olympus has been added, along with a haunting Underworld complete with the flowing Styx.
It has been a busy week for Epic Games, as they also announced that their Apple developer account had been blocked, preventing Fortnite from returning to iPhones in Europe. The European Union is now investigating the situation.
Despite the delay, Fortnite players can still look forward to an epic new season filled with Greek gods, mythical powers, and a transformed battle royale Island. The wait may be a little longer than expected, but the anticipation and excitement for Chapter 5 Season 2: Myths and Mortals remain high. Stay tuned for further updates from Epic Games as they work to resolve the issue and bring the new season to life.
