Fortnite Adds Difficulty Tiers And New Maps For Save The World

Fortnite’s Save the World mode was updated in the v29.10 Apr 4 Hotfix. The update brings back the Survive the Horde mode and includes dynamic base locations, updated challenge weeks, revamped enemy waves, a new holdout finale, and difficulty tiers.

One major change is that Survive the Horde will no longer have the same base defense locations in every match. New locations, like the Volcano, have been added to the rotation, mixing up the familiar gameplay. Also, the gnomes from the previous Survive the Horde run have moved their rave to an unknown location.

Furthermore, the balance and order of enemy waves have been updated to provide new challenges for players. As players advance through waves, the time between each wave decreases, requiring quick decision-making and effective defense strategies. Players will encounter a new “final wave” challenge at the end of each mission. During this final phase, players must survive for five minutes as Homebase prepares for extraction, creating an intense and exciting conclusion.

The latest update also changes the Challenge Weeks schedule and introduces different modifiers to the Survive the Horde experience. These modifiers include smaller Storm safe zones, low gravity effects, limitations on ranged weapons, faster Husk attacks, and visual impairments with erupting ash clouds. We’ve got the full list below.

• CHALLENGE WEEK 1 – STORM SURGE: The safe zones within the Storm are now smaller. Lightning strikes frequently target the team, giving players and Husks alike a nasty zap!
• CHALLENGE WEEK 2 – LOW GRAVITY: The magnetic field has shifted, rendering Hoverboards inoperable and changing the effects of gravity. Jump higher and move faster as your melee attacks knock back the hordes of Husks.
• CHALLENGE WEEK 3 – MELEE MAYHEM: Ranged weapons and ammo from Supply Drops are limited, and any ranged attacks made against Husks will ricochet off and also damage you. But on the bright side, your Trap damage and melee attack speed will be boosted, so put away those guns, craft some extra Traps, and start swingin’!
• CHALLENGE WEEK 4 – HASTY HUSKS: You’re in a jam: damaging and eliminating enemies will just make the horde move in more quickly. Even worse, if they get close enough to start damaging you, they’ll start healing themselves! Focus fire to try to take them out quickly (and preferably at a distance).
• CHALLENGE WEEK 5 – WINDSWEPT: Hold onto your hats! It’s getting gusty out here, threatening players with a rash of tornadoes.
• CHALLENGE WEEK 6 – SLOW BURN: Feel the burn as Husks drop an acid pool after being eliminated. Beware of the Husks’ attacks inflicting you with a slowing status effect, making avoiding the acid pools tricky!
• CHALLENGE WEEK 7 – UNFLAPPABLE HUSKS: The Horde has become unstoppable, ignoring all crowd control effects. Try and avoid their attacks as they now leave a lingering damage effect when they hit you! To help you out, your Sniper, Assault Rifle, SMG, Shotgun, and Pistol damage have been increased, and Traps have become more lethal. Use your newfound power to keep the Horde at bay!
• CHALLENGE WEEK 8 – FAST FORWARD: The waves of enemies are making their way faster than ever, meaning you’ll have less time to build and gather Supply Drops. But don’t let intimidation slow you down — move fast and get things done in this race against time to Survive the Horde.
• CHALLENGE WEEK 9 – SMOG OF WAR: The volcano’s starting to erupt! A thick cloud of ash coats the area, reducing visibility significantly. Our radar is not functioning properly, so enemies won’t appear on the map!
• CHALLENGE WEEK 10 – THE FLOOR IS LAVA: The volcano’s in full erupt mode. Staying in contact with the ground for too long will cause a damaging lava eruption below your feet! Keep on the move or take refuge at an elevated position to avoid these perilous hazards.
• CHALLENGE WEEK 11 – NOT-SPACE ROCKS: Defend your bases and keep your eyes in the skies for falling volcanic debris from above, hot stepper!

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Perhaps the biggest change in this update is the introduction of difficulty tiers. Players need to finish a tier to access the next difficulty level, and Tier 5 is the toughest. Players will unlock new Banner Icons and Sprays as a bonus for overcoming these challenges.