As the latest challenges in Fortnite Season 8 come to an end, many players are looking forward to the next season and Battle Pass in Season 9. The Fortnite Season 8 end date hasn’t yet been publicly announced by Epic Games so far, with details on any upcoming events remaining scarce. Of course, with the end of Season 8, players will no longer be able to unlock the latest Season 8 skins. However, thanks to a listing on the PS4, we now know when to expect the Fortnite Season 8 end date. Read on to find out when Season 8 ends.
Fortnite Season 8 End Date | When does Season 8 end?
While Epic hasn’t yet announced their plans for Season 9, we know that the Fortnite Season 8 end date is expected to follow the standard length of 70 days. This comes from a listing on the PS4 Season 8 event, which details that Season 8 will end on May 8, 2019, at 8pm CT, following which point the Season 9 events should begin. This is by no means a strict deadline, however, as Epic may have changed their schedule since the start of Season 8; after all, the previous season was extended by two weeks to account for the holidays.
If this Fortnite Season 8 end date is taken to be correct, then Season 9 is expected to start on May 9, 2019, bringing all-new Battle Pass challenges and limited-time events to the battle royale arena. We don’t know much about the next season yet, but the volcano in Fortnite’s map has started smoking in recent days, suggesting that it may become more active in the next season. Moreover, Loot Lake still has four runes to complete, somehow connected to the metallic hatch structure found in the middle, but this could be provoking the recent volcanic activity. We’ll have to wait for official details before we know anything else on Season 9.
Fortnite Game Changing Pickups
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Fortnite's 10 Game Changing Pickups
So, you're dropping into Tilted Towers and you need a game changer. Something that will ensure that your next match is memorable. Fortnite has had plenty of these types of items in its brief history, and here are the most devastating. See any of these on the field, and you better run. -
Crossbow
Originally themed for Valentines Day, the crossbow was a devastating sniper rifle even without its fancy skin. A high damage output even on Rare difficulty and five shots to a clip made it a sharpshooters dream, and eventually led to it being vaulted in May of 2018. -
Drum Gun
A hybrid of a Rifle and Machine Gun, the Drum Gun brought a 1920s flair to Junk Junction. It proved to be deadly accurate in the hands of players at close range, even after a round of significant nerfs. Two months after its initial debut, it was curtains for this Tommy. -
Guided Missile
The preferred tool of any rocket rider, the Guided Missile lets you root out camping opponents and sail into the skies of victory. A devastating and rare munition, the Guided Missile saw two tours of duty in the fields of Fortnite. As of now, it's still available to mess around with in Playground mode. -
Infinity Blade
Originating in Epic's hit trilogy of mobile games, this mythic sword only lasted for four days before being banished to the Vault. It powered up players and granted them extra health, creating an in-game boss fight. In the end, it did its job just a bit too well. -
Infinity Gauntlet
A purposefully limited time item, this Marvel Comics artifact turned its wielder into Thanos. His mighty punch, energy blast, and insane leaping ability made players quake in fear during his summer stint in the battle royale. Let's hope he finds other worlds to conquer for the sequel. -
Jetpack
Nothing changes a shooter quite like added mobility. Dodge out of sniper fire and root out towers of foes with the Jetpack, a limited time only Legendary backpack. Aeronauts with enough skill can negate any crafty builders and land the last few kills with pinpoint accuracy. -
Mounted Turret
A turret sequence in most shooters is a drag, but a well executed run with the Mounted Turret can be a thrill. This legendary trap is deployable anywhere there's a flat surface and spurts out infinite ammo as long as you mind the heat and don't take enough damage. -
Remote Explosives
It makes sense that a game partially about building would also have some C4 to even the odds, but the Remote Explosives were too much for their own good. Able to rip apart strategies at a distance and coming in bundles of three, most players don't miss these server bombs. -
Thermal Scoped Assault Rifle
Able to pick out enemies and loot with ease, the Thermal Scoped Assault Rifle is the current best weapon if you're looking to charge an opposing team. Just be sure to account for its high recoil, lest you be staring into the sun as you take a fatal blow. -
Zapotron
One of the original vaulted weapons in Fortnite's battle royale mode, the Zapotron was an electrified sniper rifle that decimated groups of enemies from afar. It has a great design but doesn't really fit with the rest of the game's more authentic arsenal. Still, don't wear a lightning rod if we ever see this weapon again.
