Fortnite Could Be Adding a Respawning Augment

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Fortnite dataminers could have discovered a Reality Augment that allows players to respawn after being eliminated. There are only a couple of days left in Chapter 4 Season 1, as while it was supposed to end March 10, Epic Games moved forward the end date of the season and now players only have until March 8 to complete the Battle Pass before it's no longer accessible. March 9 will be a day riddled with excitement for most Fortnite fans, as they'll finally enter a new stage of the game.

Chapter 4 Season 1 introduced Reality Augments to Fortnite. These are temporary perks and abilities that players can unlock, and they remain active throughout an entire match. This was unlike anything that had ever been added to the game; it encouraged fans to come up with new strategies, and rewarded them for trying out new gameplay styles. Many players had concerns that Epic Games could remove Augments once a new season dropped. Thankfully, a Fortnite News Feed announcement mentioned that Reality Augments would remain in the game next season, and this eased the minds of many worried fans.

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GMatrixGames, a notorious community leaker, claims that there will be a new type of Reality Augment in the game next season: Legendary Augments. If this leak is eventually confirmed as fact, a Legendary Reboot Augment could be added at launch. It is unknown how this Augment could work, but according to the files, it'll allow players to respawn upon death.

Players posted many concerned responses in the comments because, even if it is released as a rare Augment, it could still be game-breaking, as having the ability to respawn — especially in a solo match — could be an