Fortnite Update Adds Rise of Midas Special Event
After teasing the return of MIdas, Fortnite's latest update not only brings the villain back to the popular battle royale, but a new event filled with quests, rewards, and the arrival of a popular game mode. It's been a busy season already for the massively popular battle royale, though that is nothing new as Epic Games has made sure to keep Fortnite updated and evolving on a consistent basis.
Chapter 5, Season 2 of Fortnite arrived at the beginning of March after a slight delay, adding in Greek mythology elements and characters like Zeus, Aphrodite, and the recently added Hades. However, recent Fortnite leaks indicated longtime villain Midas was making his return to the game after seemingly being jailed within the Underworld. Following the Midas skin leak for Fortnite, Epic Games has finally revealed the latest special event alongside Update 29.01 for players to check out.
Fortnite's latest update brings the Rise of Midas event to the game, continuing the villain's story following his escape from The Underworld as he attempts to discover the traitor within his group. Part of this event will see five quests get added in phases and can be tackled until the end arrives on April 2. In addition to new story beats, players can earn rewards for completing 6, 12, and 18 quests ranging from a spray, back bling, to a golden glider.
During the Rise of Midas event, players can also experience the return of the popular Fortnite LTM mode Floor is Lava, albeit with a new twist. Known as Midas Presents: Floor is Lava, this event changes the look of the lava to gold and now features items from CHapter 5, Season 2. As expected, Floor is Laval will also be rolling out its own unique quests to complete, as well as rewards like the Lightning King and Zeus Medallion sprays, as well as The Gilded Vengeance Pickaxe.
Naturally, the Fortnite store is also getting a touch of gold with the Ascendant Midas outfit, Golden King's Cape Back Bling, and The Golden Touch Pickaxe getting added to the
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