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Fortnite's recent social media changes and the addition of a time machine have sparked speculation that Season 5 will take players back in time.
The presence of beloved weapons and items from previous seasons in the stronghold vaults of Chapter 4 Season 4 contributes to the speculation surrounding a time-travel concept. The mentioning of the date "July 12, 2018" on the time machine aligns with the commencement of Chapter 1 Season 5, prompting fans to believe that the time machine will become operational towards the conclusion of the ongoing season.
Fortnite has subtly hinted at potential social media changes, leading fans to speculate that the game may revert back to Season 5. Season 4 of Fortnite Chapter 4 has been an exciting adventure for many enthusiasts, particularly with the highly anticipated heist-themed Last Resort season. This unique season allowed players to immerse themselves in the exhilaration of infiltrating heavily guarded strongholds and battling formidable adversaries in their quest to acquire Mythic cargo.
Within these stronghold vaults, players discovered a collection of coveted items that were once available in earlier seasons but had since been archived. Fortnite reintroduced beloved weapons and items like Midas' Drum Gun, The Foundation's MK-Seven Assault Rifle, Ocean's Bottomless Chug Jug, and various others. Surprisingly, these items were mysteriously obtained and placed within Kato Thorne's scattered strongholds across the island. The origin of how he gained access to these previously season-exclusive items remains unknown.
A recent update to Fortnite introduced a time machine, marked with the numbers 2018 07 12. This caused players to speculate on its significance. On October 17, the official Fortnite Twitter account changed its location to these exact same numbers, further highlighting their importance. Many fans are now convinced that the next Fortnite season will feature a return to the beloved OG map, and this recent teaser only adds to the likelihood of this theory.
The numbers on the time machine correspond to July 12, 2018, the exact start date of Chapter 1 Season 5. It is possible that once Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 4 concludes, the time machine will activate and transport players back in time to the beginning of Season 5. Several elements from that season have already made appearances in Frenzy Fields, such as the Durr Burger head with the Drift spray on its tongue and the Fortnite landmark that emerged in the real world during the initial Season 5 teasers.
Chapter 5 is anticipated to begin earlier than expected, as numerous leakers speculate that Fortnite chapters will undergo yearly renovations from now on. Moreover, the title of Chapter 1 Season 5, "Worlds Collide," perfectly aligns with the possibility of the time travel theory being confirmed. Another compelling evidence is the parallel numbering of the two seasons: Chapter 1 Season 5 and Chapter 5 Season 1. Surely, forthcoming weeks will unveil more hints. With Chapter 4 Season 4 concluding on November 3, gamers will soon be enlightened about what lies ahead.
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