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Fortnite just released the biggest storm change ever! This core mechanic no longer has a circular shape, which was the case for more than eight years. Instead, Epic Games changed the storm’s shape to the number seven, teasing the release of the next chapter. According to leakers, this change will stay active until the end of the season.
The Fortnite x The Simpsons season is in its last week, and players just received the final free reward of it. Now, it’s time to wrap everything up, and the new storm will certainly make the gameplay a lot more fun!
The new Fortnite storm has a different shape
Fortnite has been out for more than eight years, and until today, it has always had a circular storm. However, this changed on Tuesday morning, as Epic Games released the biggest storm change in the game’s history. Instead of a circle, the storm is now shaped like the number seven, which is a complete change-changer.
Next time you get into a Fortnite Battle Royale match, you will be able to experience a new storm, which is nothing like anything you’ve seen before. With Chapter 7 coming in just a few days, this is definitely a great way to promote it.

The next chapter of the popular video game will launch on Saturday at 2:30 PM Eastern Time. The update will be available after the conclusion of the live event, which will go live at 2 PM.
There have been rumors about Fortnite Chapter 7 having a different shape of the storm, and this change nearly confirms it. However, we’ll have to wait just a bit longer to find out everything about the new chapter.
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