The Fortnite Switch version just released, but a countdown has appeared on TVs in the game which seems to indicate changes are already coming. Players just began noticing the Fortnite TV countdown today, and already the internet is blowing up with theories on what will happen when the countdown reaches zero. Many are speculating that this is the countdown for the giant rocket that appeared at the start of this season. We’ll tell you everything we know about the Fortnite countdown on Switch below.
Fortnite Switch Countdown: What Time Will the Countdown End?
At the time of writing, there are about three days left on the countdown. Whatever is going to happen will happen on June 19. June 19 is a Tuesday, which happens to be when Epic Games releases the weekly update for Fortnite, so we’ll see what’s in store then.
Fortnite Switch Countdown: Will the Rocket Launch When it Hits Zero?
Fortnite countdown appeared!!@FortniteGame @FortniteBR @FNBRLeaks @Fortnite_BR @FortniteGameNL @DonaldMustard #Fortnite pic.twitter.com/QOYkRAf896
— Jeremy (@Jeremyodieyo) June 15, 2018
The first thing that comes to mind when you think of dramatic countdowns is probably a bomb detonating or a missile or rocket launching. Seeing as there’s a massive missile that was discovered at the beginning of this season near Snobby Shores, and the latest hidden loading screen features the Visitor launching a rocket, it’s not too far-fetched to think that’s what’s going to happen when the countdown reaches zero.
If you visit the villain’s lair near Snobby Shores, you’ll also see a new hologram has appeared. This hologram features a picture of a rocket, so it’s likely that this will be part the next story arc. Who knows what changes may come to the map in the aftermath of a rocket explosion. Could we see a post-apocalyptic version of the Fortnite map? If so it’d be pretty rad. Maybe we’ll get some Mad Max skins in the near future.
Fortnite Controversies
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Fortnite Controversies: Ninja Uses the 'N Word'
Fresh off of his stream with Drake, Ninja appeared on a live stream and used the "n-word" while rapping. After being called out, Ninja apologized and said: "There was no mal intent (I wasn’t even trying to say the word-I fumbled lyrics and got tongue tied in the worst possible way)." Read more. -
It's Banned in Schools
Fortnite has been banned in schools, with the mobile version of the game causing kids to pay more attention to Battle Royale than their studies. However, clever schoolchildren found a way around this, developing their own primitive versions of the game using the web-based platform Scratch. Read more. -
Sony Doesn't Want Fortnite Cross-Play
Sony doesn't want PS4 owners to be able to play with those on Xbox One and PC, with Fortnite continuing to be a prime example of this. Not only can owners of both consoles hop into a game with one another, but Sony has also blocked V-Bucks from being shared across platforms. Read more. -
Drake Plays Fortnite
Celebrity involvement in video games is always controversial, though Drake and Ninja's joint stream on Twitch was mostly praised for introducing a wider audience to the game. Ninja would later find himself embroiled in controversy, but this was a cool moment while it lasted. Read more. -
PUBG Devs Hate It
PUBG dev Bluehole isn't a fan of Fortnite, with the studio previously criticizing the battle royale game for being too derivative. This led to the (false) rumor circulating that Fortnite is shutting down as a result of a lawsuit from PUBG's creators. Read more. -
Tilted Towers Needs a Replacement
Tilted Towers has become such a popular landing location that players have grown to hate it. This has led to multiple fake locations being drawn up by hoaxers, though Epic has yet to officially announce a replacement for the area. Read more. -
Fortnite Becomes the Biggest Game on Twitch
League of Legends had dominated Twitch for years, though Fortnite knocked the game off its pedestal back in March, becoming the most-viewed game on the site. Its popularity shows no signs of declining. Read more. -
Free V-Bucks! (But Not Really)
V-Bucks are Fortnite's in-game currency, used to buy cosmetic items and passes that unlock the game's challenges. With Fortnite being so popular, many sources claim to offer these for free, with them more often than not proven to be scams. Many have fallen for these scams, and they continue to be a problem in the game's community. Read more. -
It Only Took Two Months to Make
Fortnite is one of the biggest games in the world, though its battle royale mode was something of a last-ditch effort to revitalize the base game. This is evidenced by the fact that it only took two months to make. Read more.
