Fortnite Nexus event leaks are doing the rounds on social media, offering teases at what’s likely to happen at the end of Season 8, and moving into Season 9. Thanks to dataminers who have dug deep into the latest update, we now have a good idea of what to expect during the end of season event, including the ability to vote on Vaulted Items, with the X-4 Stormwing plane, Infinity Blade sword, and more spotted. In addition to this, there is likely to also be a chance for players to hear the original Fortnite music. Here’s what we know about the Fortnite Nexus event!
What is the Fortnite Nexus Event?
Thanks to dataminers/leakers Lucas7yoshi_ and FortTory, we have a pretty good idea of what to expect during the upcoming Fortnite Nexus event. Leaked files show that a huge “Nexus” will form on the map, surrounded by Vaulted Items that are encased in a kind of crystal. A chair and desk are also present.
It’s expected that, once the Nexus activates in-game, players will be able to vote for a Vaulted Item to return. Choices appear to include the X-4 Stormwing, the Infinity Blade sword, and more.
The Nexus itself is thought to be the door of the Vault, where weapons and items go when they are removed from the game, either permanently or for rebalancing. It’s expected that players will be able to interact with the Nexus/Vault door to select a Vaulted Item that they want to permanently return. Votes for each item will then be tallied, with the winning choice (or choices) returning to the Battle Royale mode.
While Epic Games has made many changes to please the community, this is the first time that players will have a direct influence on what is added to the game. Here’s hoping the vote is won by a clear margin, as it has the potential to cause a lot of controversy.
Lucas7yoshi_ has provided a video of what to expect from the Fortnite Nexus event in the tweet embedded below:
heres a video of the "nexus" which is where the voting will be going on.
There is a few assets are are inevitably missing that will be seen during the full event.https://t.co/fYnjGW7ea9
— Lucas7yoshi – ??? something. maybe (@Lucas7yoshi) April 27, 2019
Fortnite Nexus Event release date and time
The Fortnite Nexus event release date and time is expected to be during the end of Season 8, or at the beginning of Season 9. If Epic Games continues the trend of having massive game-changing events at the end and start of its Seasons, then this would make sense.
In addition to the new Fortnite voting system, the end of Season event is also expected to bring destruction to several popular named placed, including the fan-favorite Tilted Towers. Do note that this will likely be total destruction, as opposed to the minor changes that have occurred before.
It’s not yet clear whether or not the voting system will be linked to the destruction. However, with multiple places showing up as potentially becoming destroyed, it’s certainly possible that players will be selecting a Vaulted Item to return, a place to be destroyed or saved, and maybe some other options. This would make it worthy of an end of Season 8 event that really shakes up the meta and sets the scene for Season 9.
Of course, while it’s highly likely that this event will happen in the next couple of weeks, it’s worth bearing in mind that sometimes these events can be delayed due to unforeseen circumstances, or simply because of a change of mind from the developers. While the Fortnite Nexus event is currently teased in the game files, it could be delayed or removed, so do at least consider that the event might not happen!
Fortnite Nexus Event original music Easter egg
If you were playing Fortnite way back in Season 1, you might recall the original music that played in the lobby area. That was quickly swapped out by Epic Games, to the disappointment of some fans.
While desperate players have turned to open source software that allows for the game’s music files to be tweaked, others have simply moved on and accepted that they might never hear it again.
Happily, it looks like the Fortnite Nexus event will be bringing back the original music, as on the desk placed in front of the portal, players will see a boombox. Moving close to the boombox allows the player to hear the original Fortnite soundtrack. What a great Easter egg for those players who have been around since the beginning!
Rarest Fortnite Skins
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10 of Fortnite's Rarest Skins
Whether you're dropping into Fatal Fields or Greasy Grove, you want to look your best. Fortnite has countless skins, but there are those select few that prove that you put the work in. Whether you were just an early adopter or racked up the kills, here are a look at some of the rarest Fortnite skins around. -
Dire
Howl at the moon as Dire, the Werewolf Ninja Hero popping straight out of Save the World. It was the Tier 100 reward of the Season 6 battle pass, but that only got you his human form. To get him all wolfed out, you needed to complete a set of six challenges during the season. -
Galaxy
Would you purchase a cell phone just to get your hands on a Fortnite skin? Some people just may have done that to get Galaxy, the skin only available to owners of Samsung Galaxy phones and tablets during the Android beta period. He's shiny, but not that shiny. -
Giddy Up
Show your love for Fortnite's loot llamas by riding an inflatable one into battle. This jokey costume was available at Tier 23 of the Season 6 Battle Pass and comes with a custom emote. The female version of this skin, Yee-Haw!, is purchasable at the item store. -
Merry Marauder
Merry Marauder is an angry looking gingerbread man who released onto the item shop in December of 2017. He's a holiday-oriented fellow, so he only pops up when Santa is done checking his list twice. Purchasing him will also net you the Mini Marauder back bling, although that doesn't seem to make this ginger man any happier. -
Nightshade
Once you reached Tier 86 of the Season 6 Battle Pass, you received Nightshade. A female version of Tomatohead, she and her Night Cloak back bling are all part of the Pizza Pit theme; the perfect complement when you're fighting against the Burger menace. -
Recon Expert
Decidedly less flashy than other skins on this list, Recon Expect is rare solely due to its release window. It was one of the first skins to hit the shop, before the influx of players that made Fortnite the phenomenon that it is today. While it may rotate back onto the store someday, it's a rare find. -
Renegade Raider
Similar to Recon Expert, Renegade Rider only showed up very early in Fortnite's lifespan. Unlike Recon Expert, that apocalyptic melee weapon makes her fit in a bit more with the skull soldiers and vampires we're all used to seeing. Keep a lookout to see if this Raider will ever climb out of the bunker again. -
Royale Bomber
The Royale Bomber is a PlayStation exclusive, but that's not all. You only got this sunglass toting agent if you purchased specific PlayStation hardware. A controller in the U.S. and a console bundle in the European region. It's quite a hassle to look this good. -
The Reaper
Baba Yaga. The Boogeyman. The Reaper. All of these names apply to John Wick and also this somehow completely unrelated skin in Fortnite Awarded at the end of the Season 3 Battle Pass. Just don't tell anyone in Hollywood, I don't think they've noticed yet. -
Trog
Trog is love. Trog is life. Trog is the reward for Tier 71 of the Season 7 Battle Pass. We may never know where Trog is looking thanks to his famous cross-eyes, but we know that he loves all his children equally and also he is going to shoot some fools with a shotgun. Trog.
