As Fortnite’s annual Winterfest celebration comes to a close on January 7, players eagerly await the imminent rollout of the update for Chapter 6 Season 1: version 33.20. This update promises to be a game-changer, particularly with the exciting collaboration teased in the Hunters season trailer featuring none other than Godzilla and King Kong.
Beyond this highly-anticipated showdown, the upcoming update brings with it a treasure trove of new content, including the introduction of a virtual anime pop star. Below is a detailed look at what players can expect from the patch notes for the 33.20 update.
Scheduled Downtime for Update 33.20
The rollout of Fortnite’s 33.20 update is set for January 14, 2024. While Epic Games has yet to confirm the specific timing, players should prepare for downtime to commence at approximately 4 AM PT / 7 AM ET / 12 PM GMT.
As is customary with prior updates, Epic will relay the downtime schedule through their official Fortnite Status Twitter/X account. Prior to maintenance, matchmaking will typically be disabled, although players can still download the latest update as they await the servers to come back online. While the precise duration of the downtime remains unclear, it is anticipated to be a few hours.
Highlights from the Early 33.20 Patch Notes
Epic Showdown: Godzilla vs. Kong
Godzilla making an entrance in the Chapter 6 Season 1 launch trailer.
The 33.20 update is anticipated to center around an exciting collaboration within the Monsterverse franchise. While specific details remain closely guarded by Epic, clues from the season’s trailer have confirmed the participation of Godzilla, with references to Kong found in the copyright information and a locked Battle Pass reward skin called Godzilla Evolved.
Speculation suggests an in-game live event featuring a battle between Godzilla and King Kong, mirroring the cinematic clash seen in the 2021 film. Post-event, players can expect both legendary creatures to appear as NPC bosses across the Chapter 6 Season 1 island, offering exclusive loot for those brave enough to hunt them down.
Fortnite leak expert Loolo_WRLD has unearthed a file code-named “banana,” hinting at various moves for a King Kong NPC, including “Growl,””Roar,””Step,”and “Thump.”
KONG MIGHT ALSO BE A BOSS! 🔥– Growl– Roar (long/short)– Step– ThumpEpic added the previous tags under the “banana” codename, it is very likely that they’re going to be used on a King Kong boss 🤔#Fortnite pic.twitter.com/fYMU99bmoO
— Loolo | Fortnite Leaks (@Loolo_WRLD) December 21, 2024
New Skins: Godzilla Evolved and Mecha Godzilla
While most of the 33.20 update content will become available on January 14, players who own the Battle Pass will be able to unlock two exciting Godzilla skins on January 17. These include the Godzilla Evolved skin and a potentially new style themed after Mecha Godzilla, supported by leaks of a Mecha Godzilla Back Bling shared by reputable insider Blortzen.
FIRST VIEW AT MECHA GODZILLA BACKBLING 💡They forgot this in the files, i fixed the UVs and this is our first rough look.– Upcoming reward from the battlepass.It fits Godzilla body perfectly. Expect his second style to be a Mecha Godzilla one.#Fortnite pic.twitter.com/RbscVexhcs
— Blortzen (@blortzen) December 17, 2024
Introducing Hatsune Miku
Hatsune Miku is recognized as the world’s leading Vocaloid.
Rumors are swirling that the renowned Japanese pop sensation, Hatsune Miku, will headline Festival Season 7, stepping in for Snoop Dogg. Kicking off on January 14, players can anticipate special skins and cosmetics within the Music Pass for the new music mode. However, details on whether Miku will be integrated into the Battle Royale loot pool remain ambiguous.
A closer look at the Chapter 6 Season 1 map reveals subtle Easter eggs hinting at Miku’s impending arrival, notably an inflatable shark dog and a leek situated around the Seaport City point of interest.
Anticipated Map Adjustments
As Godzilla is set to roam the Battle Royale island as an NPC, players can expect changes to the map akin to previous events involving NPC bosses. Additionally, the snow that began to thaw in the last weekly update on January 7 is likely to melt completely.
Upcoming Story Quests
The next chapter of Story Quests, titled “Splinters of Possibility,”is scheduled for January 14 at 9 AM ET / 6 AM PT / 2 PM GMT, as noted in the Quests tab in the in-game menu. These quests represent part three of this season’s narrative, with insider info from Loolo_WRLD suggesting players will be tasked with forging a blade and assisting Night Rose.
For more insights on Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 1, readers can explore guides on obtaining every free skin, details on the anticipated crossover with Demon Slayer, and tips for playing Squid Game within Fortnite.
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