Remember those peskyplanes inFortnite? The latest version 8.40 update is bringing them back for a limited time mode called Air Royale. As one can gather from the name, this mode will have duos of players fly around in biplanes until only one plane remains. Additionally, the update includes the new-ish Infantry Rifle semi-automatic gun.The Infantry Rifle has been featured inFortnitebefore, but what this update brings are new Epic and Legendary variants. But arguably more important is the ability topet animal companionsâwell, sort of. You can’t interact with your own pets, who ride in your backpack, but rather those of other players. And even so, the “petting” animation is more of a swipe than an actual pet.This half-hearted was presumably added in an attempt to appease the larger movement of video games letting players pet good dogs.Fortniteprovides a “close enough” solution.
Air Royale has some specific rules to keep in mind: for one, players are not allowed to touch the ground. Doing so will have that duo lose a life, of which they have three. Not only is the circular storm still present, but it also has a ceilingâlater in matches, players will have to avoid flying too high. Loot chests and repair kits will fall from the sky or float, and all players have to do is fly through them.
Also in the new update is another limited time mode, called “Food Fight - Deep Fried.” It’s a variation of theolder Food Fight mode, which pits two large teams of players against each other to destroy each other’s food mascotâthe difference here is that lava will steadily rise, adding an additional sense of urgency.
Players can find the full list of patch notes onEpic’s official website. They can also start gearing up for thenext majorFortniteevent:Fortnite World Cup Creative, which combines user-created content with the competitive aspect of the game.