Fortnite Update 1.000.159 for Version 3.00 Brings Chapter 6 Season 1: Hunters
Epic Games has ushered in the latest major content drop for Fortnite with update 1.000.159, and this is for the version 3.00 Chapter 6 Season 1: Hunters. There’s a new map for players, new weapons, changes to Competitive and more.
In terms of changes, Epic Games has integrated new movement features for players, and there’s also a new “Simple Edit” build setting implemented as well! There’s a lot to take in, so get ready to dive into everything new (save the secrets) in Fortnite’s latest chapter below.
Fortnite Update 1.000.159 Breakdown of What’s New in Version 3.00
Fortnite Update 4.48 Chapter 6 Season 1: Hunters New Content
New Map
Welcome to the Chapter 6 map, where cherry blossoms fall on soil long-protected by spiritual forces and timeworn magic. It’s here you’ll make a name for yourself as a demon hunter.
Key Areas:
- Warrior’s Watch – Players can vanquish the lesser demons laying siege to the grand structure.
- Flooded Frogs – Train for Combat at this area.
- Shogun’s Solitude – Ascend the mountain peak to test your mettle against foes
- Seaport City – Commercial district redefines close quarters.
- Shining Span – Connects neighboring villages.
- Canyon Crossing – Cliffside getaway complete with competing bun shops.
- Magic Mosses – Sacred ground, expect obelisks and underground treasures.
- Nightshift Forest – Where the sun does not shine.
- The Great Turtle – A venerable old soul, searching for its lost partner.
Prepare for a New Threat
Here’s what Epic Games has to say: “Dispel the spreading darkness by hunting the dangerous Shogun X, a powerful demon warrior that rampages across the island gathering spirit energy. Defeat Shogun X for the Wanderer Medallion, which grants infinite stamina and invisibility while sprinting.”
Players must also look out for Night Rose, whose spirit has been known to stalk those who enter her domain. She drops the Night Rose Medallion once vanquished, and this makes your weapons reload themselves.
New Weapons and Hitscan Is Active
Expertise Quests – Introduced in Chapter 6 Season 1. Completing combat quests such as damaging or eliminating players with certain weapons will reward XP and unlock the option to purchase a Legendary version of that weapon type from characters on the map.
All traditional weapons in Chapter 6 Battle Royale will be hitscan according to Epic Games. Check out the list and a preview of the new weapons available starting with today’s patch.
- Holo Twister Assault Rifle
- Fury Assault Rifle
- Veiled Precision SMG
- Surgefire SMG
- Sentinel Pump
- Twinfire Auto Shotgun
- Oni Shotgun
Typhoon Blade – Players can also look forward to wielding the power of this new melee weapon, which will let them unleash a flurry of raid strikes. While using it, players will consume less stamina while sprinting and even sprint faster than before.
Oni Mask and Void Oni Mask – Lesser demons around the island will drop their masks of power when slain. The Fire mask can launch homing flame projectiles, while the Void mask can reposition players via teleportation,
Chapter 6 Season 1’s Sprites Sprite Shines and Boon
Sprites – These are the living representation of Magic returned to the Island. Found roving all over, these innocent creatures provide unique effects.
- Air Sprites can be thrown to create an updraft wind vortex that can send you flying with a glider redeploy. The vortex can also damage builds and launch vehicles.
- Water Sprites can be thrown to create a healing fountain that restores health and shields to nearby players.
- Earth Sprites will consume items you feed them in exchange for a reward
Sprite Shrines – Players can bring these sprites to certain areas around the Island to revitalize them and gain a powerful Boon.
Boons – These drop from bosses and can also be found in Chests, are consumed on pickup and persist even after elimination.
- Fire Boon – Reload your weapons faster.
- Void Boon – Eliminating players reveals other players nearby.
- Wind Boon – Move faster while your Pickaxe is equipped.
- Water Boon – Swimming grants Health and Shields to yourself and nearby swimming squadmates.
Rogue Bike – A modern motorcycle great for popping wheelies and doing donuts.
Void Burn – Sporty high-performance two-door that’ll swiftly get you where you want to be.
New Chapter, New Movement Features
Players can now ledge jump, roll landing, wall kick, and wall scramble!
Ledge Jump
- Parkour! Jump while sprinting very close to a ledge, be it a cliff or a rooftop, and you’ll perform a Ledge Jump! Ledge Jumps will send you farther, allowing you to reach places you normally wouldn’t be able to. Hit a Ledge Jump with some speed for some serious hang time.
Roll Landing
- Keep it moving. Chapter 6 introduces Roll Landing, where holding Jump or tapping it just before hitting the ground while falling will cause you to do a barrel roll, restoring some stamina in the process.
Wall Kick
- Jumping against a vertical surface to your side while in the air will allow you to perform a Wall Kick! Wall Kicks will launch you off of walls in the direction of your choosing. Weave Wall Kicks into your traversal and combat maneuvers to keep your foes on their toes. You can mantle, hit a Roll Landing, or even perform another Wall Kick off of a Wall Kick!
Wall Scramble
- Jumping against a vertical surface in front of you will allow for a Wall Scramble! Reach that high ledge by taking a few big strides up a wall. If it’s mantle-able, you’ll mantle up automatically. Press Jump at any point while doing a Wall Scramble to perform a Wall Kick.
Epic Adds “Simple Edit”
Simple Edit is a new build setting players can toggle on in the settings. This allows for easier builds with a single button press. What happens here is, the resulting edit is based on the part of the building you’re looking at, instead of being painted manually. This removes the step of selecting tiles altogether, and makes it easier for players to just build, and should be helpful for new players building in the game.
Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 1 Battle Pass
Priced at 1,000 V- Bucks, the Hunters Battle Pass will contain the following new outfits:
- Nyanja (unlocked right away!): Two-tailed trickster.
- Jade: Discover the Island’s myths.
- Kendo: A wandering rōnin with a restless spirit.
- Daigo: Man of a thousand faces.
- Shadow Blade Hope: See through the shadows.
- Disney’s Hero Baymax: Ready to be your hero.
- The Night Rose: A fearsome demon warrior, bound by ancient duty.
Players can also look forward to the Godzilla Evolved Outfit, which will be available from Battle Pass Quests in January 2025, and can be completed in any experience.
The Fortnite Hunters Battle Pass will be available to players to progress until Feb. 21, 2025 at 2 am ET/11 pm PT/3 pm HKT.
That doesn’t end there, as there are changes to Fortnite Season 1’s Competitive, which you can read about here.
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Now that all of Fortnite’s passes will progress simultaneously, Fortnite Crew is evolving as well. For $11.99 a month, a Fortnite Crew subscription currently grants the Battle Royale Battle Pass, 1,000 V-bucks, monthly Crew Pack outfits, and the bonus benefits of Crew Pack outfit styles and Rocket League’s Rocket Pass Premium.
Starting December 1, Fortnite Crew will also include the Music Pass and LEGO Pass at no additional cost! As an active Fortnite Crew subscriber you’ll be able to claim premium rewards from all passes in Fortnite starting December 1, and playing any experience will progress all of them simultaneously, yielding a ton of rewards as you gain XP.
When any new passes arrive in Fortnite, they will also be added to your Fortnite Crew subscription, including the new Fortnite OG Pass! More details on Fortnite OG: Chapter 1 – Season 1 will be shared ahead of its launch on December 6.
Players can read more about the changes being made here. Given the scope of the new chapter, don’t be surprised to see Epic release a follow up patch soon after.
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