Fortnite Season 3 patch notes: Renegade Raider back, new map, custom gliders and more!

After a series of endless delays, the big day is finally upon us, as the Fortnite Chapter 2, Season 3 update is now live. Fortnite matchmaking has also been disabled, and will resume shortly after downtime for the update is over.

As previously rumored, the focal theme for Season 3 of Fortnite is the flood that made its way onto the island during the Doomsday event on 15th June.

With that in mind, here is everything that is new this season.

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Fortnite Chapter 2, Season 3 patch notes

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Fortnite Chapter 2, Season 3 trailer

Ever since Fortnite rolled out its first trailer for Chapter 2, Season 3, the community has been in a state of frenzy for a multitude of reasons.

The trailer starts off with Midas stranded in the ocean, and seconds later, the community's beloved Meowscles makes its on-screen debut, seemingly surfing the ocean with his 'pet' shark.

The Engineer, Renegade Raider and Aquaman all make an appearance during the short minute and a half trailer, which you can watch below:

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Fortnite Chapter 2, Season 3 skins and other cosmetics

The new Fortnite Season 3 battle pass features the highly-anticipated 'Engineer', Aquaman, Baby Meowscles and Female Black knight skins, among other seasonal-themed ones.

Renegade Raider could also possibly be making a return in the new season!

Here is a image from iFireMonkey, listing all skins to have made their way into Fortnite Chapter 2, Season 3:

Fortnite Chapter 2, Season 3 skins, pickaxes and gliders

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New customisable umbrella in Fortnite

Along with a horde of new additions, a customisable glider has also been introduced.

Fortnite Season 3 trailer features a customisable glider (Image Credits:Epic Games)

Players can choose objects, colors and handles, among others, to configure the item as desired.

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Fortnite Chapter 2, Season 3 map

The Doomsday event which concluded on 15th of June brought with it a 'flood', which was expected to consume the Battle Royale island, according to multiple Fortnite leaks.

Fortnite Season 3 patch notes: New Battle Royale map (Image Credits: iFireMonkey)

The new Fortnite map was also revealed, and certain locations can be seen partially flooded. Furthermore, new POIs have made their way into the game, and here is a list of new spots currently available:

• The Fortilla
• Rickety Rig
• The Authority (previously known as The Agency)
• Catty Corners

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Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 3: New weapons

Cosmetics are not the only new things this season. FNLeaks, a popular Fortnite leaker, tweeted an image showcasing new weapons that will drop this season.

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To wrap everything up, here are the Fortnite Chapter 2, Season 3 patch notes, listing all significant changes to have made their way into the game:

• The Fortnite map is now partially flooded.
• New locations have been discovered on the island.
• A new shotgun was teased during the trailer.
• Mobility could come in the form of cars or rideable sharks, shortly after the update

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Fortnite servers not responding? How long is the downtime?

As stated by Epic Games in a tweet, due to the significant size of the update, players will have to wait for 3 to 4 hours before they can hop back onto the game.

The downtime is expected to end at 6:00 AM EST (3:30 PM IST).