Summary
- Pets, like Superman's dog Krypto, may be added to Fortnite in July as a cosmetic.
- Players can currently summon Krypto in-game with treats to damage nearby opponents.
- Fortnite fans can purchase a Battle Bundle to unlock Chapter 6 Season 3's new Superman skin early.
A popular Fortnite leaker has revealed that pets could be coming to the game as a new kind of cosmetic as soon as July, starting with the DC character Krypto. Fortnite recently launched Chapter 6 Season 3 of the battle royale, which has brought iconic DC superheroes like Robin and Superman to the island.
While Superman was previously available as a battle pass skin during Chapter 2 Season 7, this new version of the hero is based on James Gunn's upcoming DC film, Superman, which is scheduled to release on July 11. Gamers who purchase the battle pass for Chapter 6 Season 3 will be able to earn this movie-inspired version of the character on the same day as the film's debut in theaters. While the vast majority of previous battle passes have included a skin that unlocks nearly halfway through the season, Fortnite has made a big change in Chapter 6 Season 3. Instead of waiting until July 11, fans can choose to purchase the Battle Bundle in the game's Item Shop for 1,800 V-Bucks, which will give players 25 levels worth of rewards and immediate access to the new Superman skin.
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In a recent post on Twitter, the prominent leaker HYPEX revealed that pets could be coming to Fortnite as soon as July, starting with Superman's dog Krypto. During Fortnite's recent Galactic Battle mini-season, leakers like ShiinaBR found evidence in the game's files that pets (also referred to as companions) could be coming to the title soon. According to the leakers, pets will follow the player as they run around the battlefield. Since they're a cosmetic, they won't offer any kind of advantage in combat scenarios. Leakers have suggested that existing back blings that feature pets like cats, dogs, and foxes will also be given new functionality, allowing the little creatures to run around.
Krypto May Be Added to Fortnite as a Pet Cosmetic
While Superman's dog may be coming to the game as a cosmetic, players can already summon Krypto in Fortnite by throwing one of his treats on the ground. The item functions similarly to a grenade, as someone can toss the treat at a nearby opponent. Krypto will then crash down where the treat landed, damaging any foes nearby.
Some of Fortnite's sprites have also been given a Superman makeover, as the blue creatures can now be seen wearing a tiny costume modeled after the superhero. Gamers can pick up these little sprites and return them to a nearby shrine or use them to attack enemies, as they now have the ability to shoot lasers from their eyes. With a whole new season to explore and even more content on the way, many fans are feeling optimistic about the future of Fortnite.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 84 /100 Critics Rec: 94%
- Released
- September 26, 2017
- ESRB
- T for Teen - Diverse Content: Discretion Advised, In-Game Purchases, Users Interact
- Developer(s)
- Epic Games
- Publisher(s)
- Epic Games
