Fortnite Update 39.50 Tomorrow
Fortnite's major update on Feb 19 at 4 AM ET features the Solo Leveling collaboration with skins for Jinwoo, Cha Hae-In, and Igris/Beru. The update also includes Lantern Fest with 8-player teams in Reload mode, Honkai Star Rail teasers, DeLorean return to BR/Zero Build, and a Ranked Reset.
- The *Solo Leveling* collaboration is based on a popular South Korean web-novel-turned-manhwa by author Chugong. The story is set in a world where portals to dungeons filled with monsters appear, and certain humans awaken as "hunters," with the protagonist, Sung Jin-Woo, gaining the unique ability to level up infinitely. - This event follows *Fortnite's* pattern of major anime and manga collaborations, which have previously included popular series such as *Naruto*, *Dragon Ball*, *My Hero Academia*, and *Attack on Titan*. - Beyond the character outfits, leaks suggest the *Solo Leveling* crossover may include cosmetic pickaxe items based on iconic weapons from the series, such as Kasaka's Venomous Fang and the Demon King's Longsword. - The Lantern Fest is a recurring in-game event that typically coincides with the observation of Ramadan. Past versions of the festival have introduced unique creative islands with special challenges, puzzles, and free rewards for players to unlock. - When the DeLorean Time Machine previously appeared in-game, it had a unique gameplay mechanic. Upon reaching 88 miles per hour, the car would briefly disappear and then reappear with a "Plutonium Crate" on its roof, which contained a random assortment of classic weapons from *Fortnite's* original first chapter. - The upcoming Ranked Reset is not a complete wipe of player progress. A player's new starting rank is determined by their final rank in the previous season, followed by a series of placement matches to recalibrate their standing.
