Fortnite Game Files Shine Light on Jetpack and New Challenges

Fornite Battle Royale first announced that a jetpack item was going to be added into the game back in February, but due to an "unforseen design issue" the item has been "delayed until further notice". The hunting rifle was added into the game instead and no word since the news of a delay has been announced regarding when players could expect to see the delayed item in the popular battle royale game. However, some information recovered by datamining has revealed some interesting information on the highly anticipated item. 

According to a report by Fortnite Insider, YouTuber DieBuddiesZocken has uncovered game files for Fortnite that have possibly shone some light on what Epic Games has in store for the jetpack item, along with upcoming challenges that will incorporate the item that will be having players flying through the skies. 

With one of the challeneges using the wording of "Use a Jetpack", it looks as though the rocket propelled item will not be for a limited time event as challeneges can be completed at any time once they are added into the game. The item will mostly be able to found in chests and supply drops as any other rare piece of gear. 

One of the other interesting potential challenges that the files point to is to "Skydive through floating rings", which could either point to players having to jump through the rings at the beginning of the match when they jump from the Battle Bus or the challenge could also possibly be completed by using the jetpack. 

Another interesting challenge that was discovered by DieBuddiesZocken was one involving hidden gnomes on the map. 

The GniceGnomes file was found in the Quest Interactables folder, which also contained files dedicated to the Ice Cream Trucks, Bullseyes and Mountain Summits. This points to the gnomes being included in a challenge where you must find a certain number of them on the map.

Unfortunately, none of this information has been confirmed by any of Fortnite's official channels, so while it is exciting to see what the developers possibly have in store for the game's community, it is all currently speculation based on files found inside of game. 

Interested in more Fortnite content? Check out the news of a leaked feature being officially announced for the game or our Week 5 and 6 challenge guides.

(cover photo courtesy of Polygon)