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Fortnite Reload: Slurp Rush Map Launching Soon
Fortnite players are eagerly anticipating the launch of the Slurp Rush map for Reload, drawing inspiration from Chapter 2. Developer Epic Games has confirmed the release date for this new arena.
Slurp Rush Map Arrives April 15
Epic Games announced via a post on X that the Slurp Rush Reload map will be released on April 15. The announcement stated: “Rift in! A new Chapter 2-inspired map, unlimited Slurp, and double the rush coming to Reload. Tomorrow.” A gameplay trailer showcasing the compact map is available for viewing below.
Fortnite Downtime Scheduled for Hotfix Deployment
Alongside the Slurp Rush map release, Epic Games has announced a scheduled server downtime to implement a Hotfix.
Maintenance Timing
According to Epic Games, Fortnite will undergo maintenance to deploy the Hotfix at 11 am BST UK time on April 15.
“We’ll be taking a short downtime tomorrow at 6 AM ET while we deploy a hotfix,” Epic Games posted on X. “Matchmaking will be disabled 30 minutes prior.”
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The duration of the server downtime remains unspecified; however, typical maintenance periods generally last approximately two hours. Consequently, Fortnite is expected to be accessible again around 1 pm BST.
Slurp Rush Map: Points of Interest
The scaled-down Slurp Rush map features eight distinct points of interest for players to explore and engage in combat:
- Steamy Stacks
- Logjam Logging
- Fort Crumpet
- Boomin Base
- Dirty Docks
- Stilt-Town
- Lockdown Lighthouse
- Slurpy Swamp
Returning Weaponry in Reload
The latest Reload update also marks the comeback of several weapons, including:
- Combat Shotgun
- Maven Shotgun
- Mammoth Pistol
Recent Fortnite Updates: Sabrina Carpenter and Adventure Time Collaboration
This Hotfix release occurs just one week after the launch of update 34.30, which introduced musical artist Sabrina Carpenter to the game.
Epic Games elaborated: “Global superstar and two-time GRAMMY winner Sabrina Carpenter brings her eccentric brand of pop to Fortnite Festival Season 8.”
“Unlock her “Juno” and “Nonsense” Jam Tracks in the Season 8 Music Pass and find more of her tracks in the Shop! That’s that Season 8 Icon, Sabrina: there’ll be a Sabrina Carpenter Outfit in both the Music Pass and Shop.”
Furthermore, the recent Fortnite update also initiated an Adventure Time collaboration, which commenced last week, offering players additional content and experiences.