A Fortnite Storm Flip item has been teased by Epic Games ahead of its official release. The bottle has shown up on the in-game newsfeed, which usually means that its arrival is almost upon us. If you’re wondering when its actual release date is, and what the Storm Flip bottle does, you’ll want to read our Fortnite Storm Flip item guide.
Fortnite Storm Flip Item | Release date
There isn’t a concrete release date for the Fortnite Storm Flip item just yet. As we mentioned above, it has only just been teased by Epic on the in-game news feed alongside the caption “Unleash the storm or tame it. The choice is yours!”
However, we can speculate that the item will be part of the Fortnite 9.2.0 update, which is expected to drop on Wednesday or Thursday. It would be a strange move from Epic to offer a hint at this mysterious item and then not actually bring it out in the next few days.
Of course, they could just be teasing its arrival at some other point down the line. If we had to guess though, we think it will turn up in-game alongside the 9.2.0 update.
Fortnite Storm Flip Item | What does it do?
Much like its release date, it’s unclear exactly what the Fortnite Storm Flip item does. The fact that it appears in bottle form could hint at it being a throwable item, but it could also be a consumable as well.
If it is a throwable weapon, then we suspect that it’ll contain some form of mini-storm that will deal damage to opponents. It could pick them up and sling them around inside a tornado-like storm, or simply fire lightning at them wherever they go.
If it’s something that players can drink, however, you could become a storm force yourself and deal additional damage to anyone within your vicinity. That would certainly play into the “tame it” part of the caption after all. We’re sure to find out more when the item goes live in-game anyway.
Fortnite Game Changing Pickups
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Fortnite's 10 Game Changing Pickups
So, you're dropping into Tilted Towers and you need a game changer. Something that will ensure that your next match is memorable. Fortnite has had plenty of these types of items in its brief history, and here are the most devastating. See any of these on the field, and you better run. -
Crossbow
Originally themed for Valentines Day, the crossbow was a devastating sniper rifle even without its fancy skin. A high damage output even on Rare difficulty and five shots to a clip made it a sharpshooters dream, and eventually led to it being vaulted in May of 2018. -
Drum Gun
A hybrid of a Rifle and Machine Gun, the Drum Gun brought a 1920s flair to Junk Junction. It proved to be deadly accurate in the hands of players at close range, even after a round of significant nerfs. Two months after its initial debut, it was curtains for this Tommy. -
Guided Missile
The preferred tool of any rocket rider, the Guided Missile lets you root out camping opponents and sail into the skies of victory. A devastating and rare munition, the Guided Missile saw two tours of duty in the fields of Fortnite. As of now, it's still available to mess around with in Playground mode. -
Infinity Blade
Originating in Epic's hit trilogy of mobile games, this mythic sword only lasted for four days before being banished to the Vault. It powered up players and granted them extra health, creating an in-game boss fight. In the end, it did its job just a bit too well. -
Infinity Gauntlet
A purposefully limited time item, this Marvel Comics artifact turned its wielder into Thanos. His mighty punch, energy blast, and insane leaping ability made players quake in fear during his summer stint in the battle royale. Let's hope he finds other worlds to conquer for the sequel. -
Jetpack
Nothing changes a shooter quite like added mobility. Dodge out of sniper fire and root out towers of foes with the Jetpack, a limited time only Legendary backpack. Aeronauts with enough skill can negate any crafty builders and land the last few kills with pinpoint accuracy. -
Mounted Turret
A turret sequence in most shooters is a drag, but a well executed run with the Mounted Turret can be a thrill. This legendary trap is deployable anywhere there's a flat surface and spurts out infinite ammo as long as you mind the heat and don't take enough damage. -
Remote Explosives
It makes sense that a game partially about building would also have some C4 to even the odds, but the Remote Explosives were too much for their own good. Able to rip apart strategies at a distance and coming in bundles of three, most players don't miss these server bombs. -
Thermal Scoped Assault Rifle
Able to pick out enemies and loot with ease, the Thermal Scoped Assault Rifle is the current best weapon if you're looking to charge an opposing team. Just be sure to account for its high recoil, lest you be staring into the sun as you take a fatal blow. -
Zapotron
One of the original vaulted weapons in Fortnite's battle royale mode, the Zapotron was an electrified sniper rifle that decimated groups of enemies from afar. It has a great design but doesn't really fit with the rest of the game's more authentic arsenal. Still, don't wear a lightning rod if we ever see this weapon again.
