Let's run around a new world (map)! Fortnite Chapter 3 - Season 1 opens Monday, December 6!

Fortnite " is the world's most popular battle royale game from Epic Games.
The game can be played on a variety of platforms, including PC, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and smartphones, and has a unique pop world setting and crafting elements that appeal to a wide range of players, from children to adults.

As such, Fortnite regularly releases new chapters, making significant changes to the maps and adding new elements.
Chapter 2 (8 seasons in total), which started on October 15, 2019, will finally end on Sunday, December 5, 2021.
The update started at the same time as the one-time event ended, and a new chapter, "Chapter 3," opened on Monday, December 6!
With new maps and new elements, Fortnite Chapter 3 - Season 1: Flip is now available in its entirety!

New chapters. Chapter 3 - Season 1 opens!

The island has flipped and everything has changed.

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Since a few days before the update, the official Fortnite Twitter ( @FortniteJP) posted a mysterious announcement that " Everything has been turned upside down. " a mysterious announcement was posted.
In the new "Chapter 3," the islands players explored in Chapter 2 have literally been turned upside down!
The new island is the setting for Chapter 3.

The western half of the new island has a cold climate, with snow-covered landscapes all around.
Not only that, but if you head east, you'll find coastlines and tropical areas dotted with palm trees, while to the south you'll see desert areas and circuit-like facilities. In addition to the multitude of locations to explore on the new map, the snow that covers most of the island melts to reveal the grasslands below, ......, making for a fresh and varied map!

Sliding" is a new way to move!

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Sliding " has been added as a new way to move!
Sliding is a new way to move downhill to increase your speed and avoid enemy attacks. You can also shoot and build while sliding.
If you press and hold the crouch button while running, you will slide regardless of whether you are going downhill or not, so be sure to use it and incorporate it into your tactics!

In addition, the action when downed by an enemy has been modified to increase movement speed while downed and to pick up items while downed!

New "camping" system!

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A new island with many scenic routes and landmarks is the perfect place to camp!
Now you can "camp" in the game as well!
Use the item "Tent" to set up a campsite and use it as a base for exploring the island! Once inside the tent, you can recover your energy and store up to 3 items in the tent, which can be used in the next and subsequent matches.
As a tactic, or even better, camp with a group of friends and enjoy the scenery together!

Earning & Defending Crowns

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Earn Victory Crowns when you finish higher in the Battle Royale!
The next match starts with the Crown equipped. Show off your champion's brilliance to everyone around you! We would like to say ......, but you must be on your guard because the brilliance of the crown will attract surrounding players who are looking for Vicroy.
Holding the crown will earn you bonus XP during the match! Plus, if you can survive to the end with the crown equipped, you'll earn an exclusive emote!

Chapter 3 - Season 1" Battle Pass

Spider-Man and many more new costumes!

Purchase the "Chapter 3 - Season 1" Battle Pass and unlock costumes for the world's hero Spider-Man, the vagabond Ronin, and the outlaw Harlow!
Later in Season 1, you will be able to unlock the legendary leader of the Seven, Foundation!

In addition, starting December 12 at midnight Japan time, you'll be able to acquire and equip Spider-Man's web shooter!
Fly between buildings, the Daily Bugle, and more! You don't have to be in Spider-Man costume to equip it, but it will look great flying around in the suit!

Obtaining XP outside of the Battle Royale

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Previously, the only place to earn XP for Battle Pass was in the Battle Royale, but starting in Chapter 3 - Season 1, XP can also be earned from creative honors!
Creators can set up their own maps, artwork, and content to earn honors for players who participate. Play any way you want, earn XP, and unlock Spider-Man, Foundations, and more!

Play your way through the more expansive world of Fortnite!

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New chapters are even more playable with the addition of new elements! Step onto a new island and explore the unknown!

For more information on Chapter 3 - Season 1: Flip, check out the official Fortnite website!