Fortnite Battle Royale kicked off its newest season today. Chapter 5 Season 4, titled "Absolute Doom," sees the return of Marvel-inspired gameplay in a big way. As the title suggests, Doctor Doom is the primary focus of the newest season, but there are tons of other Marvel easter eggs for fans to enjoy.
Marvel's War Machine, Gwenpool, and Shuri join Captain Jones and Peelverine (Fortnite's versions of Captain America and Wolverine) join the fray as part of the Chapter 5 Season 4 Battle Pass. There are also tons of new superpowered weapons and gadgets for players to wield.
Wielding the ancient power of Pandora’s Box, Marvel's armored despot Doctor Doom has transplanted his Latvarian domain to the Battle Royale Island and seized a foothold with his army of loyal henchmen. Once his empowered armor is complete, he’ll reap total control. Doctor Doom and his lieutenants must be defeated! Whatever it takes.
The new season doesn't completely revamp the map but does add a few new points of interest as Doctor Doom begins to establish his kingdom on the Island. New POIs for players to explore include Castle Doom, a medieval-styled palace that is home to the powerful villain; Doomstadt, a small village under the control of Doctor Doom; and The Raft, a prison for supervillains and extraterrestrial threats.
In many of these points of interest, you can find Doctor Doom's henchmen who have been excavating the island for artifacts. When downed, they can be persuaded to fight alongside you.
The latest season also adds all-new weaponry. Dual Micro SMGs make quick work of enemies, and there's even a pink Mythic version for those who rendezvous with Gwenpool. For those seeking more firepower, you can find various War Machine technology. War Machine's Arsenal unleashes a hailstorm of bullets and rockets while War Machine's Auto Turret can provide supporting fire. Or take to the skies and rain down fire from above with War Machine's Hover Jets.
Medallions and Mythic weapons can also be acquired by eliminating some of the most dastardly Marvel Villains. Defeating the Doombot in the Castle Doom throne room will get you the Mythic Monarch Pistol along with the Siphon Medallion, which grants Health and Shield Siphon from eliminating opponents. Defeat Mysterio in Doomstadt and you can get the Mythic Sovereign Shotgun with the Stealth Medallion, granting temporary invisibility while crouched. Or recapture The Raft prison and defeated Emma Frost to get the Mythic Striker Burst Rifle and the Reveal Medallion which occasionally reveals the location of nearby enemies.
And finally, there are two superpowered items that will definitely tip the battle in your favor. Doom's Arcane Gauntlets will drop from Doombot at Castle Doom, while Captain America's Shield returns from Chapter 1's Endgame Limited Time Mode, with some updated and new capabilities.
- Captain America’s Shield (Returning from the Endgame LTM in Chapter 1!)
- Balance changes:
- New shield-charge capability.
- Now blocks while sliding and jumping.
- Doom’s Arcane Gauntlets
- Balance changes:
- Added attack functionality from Iron Man’s Repulsors.
- Increased repulsor attack speed.
- Increased repulsor damage.
- Can now overheat.
With the new season comes a new Battle Pass filled with new cosmetics. The Absolute Doom Pass costs 950 V-Bucks and unlocks the premium reward track that includes the ability to earn up to 1,500 V-Bucks and the following Outfits:
- Gwenpool (unlocked right away!): “I played the Galactus Event. That makes me an Avenger, right?”
- War Machine: Ace pilot, military veteran, and trusted armored ally of Tony Stark.
- Peelverine: Nanamantium-infused skeleton with a ripen-eration mutant ability.
- Emma Frost: A devious and brilliant mutant psychic with an unbreakable will.
- Captain Jones: Take up the shield of justice.
- Mysterio: An inventive supervillain with illusions of grandeur.
- Shuri: The genius Princess of Wakanda and current Black Panther.
The Doctor Outfit will be available from Battle Pass Quests starting in September. This will be similar to how Magneto was available to unlock by completing special quests last season. You'll be able to progress through the Absolute Doom Battle Pass until November 2, 2024.