Epic has once again nailed the timing of this fusion of cultural icons.
Uncanny as it may sound, Epic Games has a history of ensuring that Fortnite is in sync with the cultural zeitgeist, and this is very much the case once again. The most recent significant redesign of the battle royale game is adopting a vehicle-heavy, post-apocalyptic turn in Chapter 5 Season 3, following a successful season that focused on Greek gods and monsters.
As a result of the desert atmosphere and the modified cars, the new season, which has been given the name “Wrecked,” appears to have been heavily influenced by Mad Max. In addition to that, it features an official Fallout crossover. Not only that, but at some point in the month of July, a wastelander version of Magneto from the X-Men will be available to unlock through battle pass tasks.
All of this comes at a very opportune time, considering the popularity of Prime Video’s adaptation of Fallout, the release of Furiosa: A Mad Mad Saga in theaters, and the revitalization of X-Men ’97, which has once again won the hearts and minds of children who were born in the 1990s. The season of Wrecked will continue till the 16th of August.
The sandstorm that had been hovering in the horizon for the past few of weeks has descended onto the island, bringing with it damage as well as a new biome in the south that is known as the Wasteland. Mount Olympus, which was my favorite drop point during the previous season, has been preserved for the time being. The Redline Rig refinery, the Nitrodrome car arena, and Brutal Beachhead, where you will discover a boss named Megalo Don, are the three new places that you will have the opportunity to visit.
It is possible to locate Nitro Splash and Nitro Barrels all throughout the island, and you can use them to power up both your vehicle and yourself. Redline Rig is responsible for producing these items. It is not necessary to utilize your pickax while you are Nitro-fied because you will be able to go through buildings with ease. Additionally, if you are fortunate enough to come across Nitro Fists, you can use them as a formidable melee weapon as well.
Accessories such as machine gun turrets and spiked bumpers are examples of mods that can be added to vehicles. There are two War Buses that are patrolling the island, and there is the possibility that you may take control of one of them. They are equipped with cannons and an electromagnetic pulse that can do damage to opponent shields and disable vehicles in the vicinity.
As for the collaboration with Fallout, the recognizable Nuka-Cola from that franchise is now available in Fortnite. It is possible to slurp some in order to recover shields and maintain your health over time. In addition, if you purchase the battle pass, you will be able to acquire a T-60 Power Armor skin.