Fortnite Reload has quickly become one of the standout additions to recent seasons of Fortnite. For players looking to avoid the chaos of metas dominated by cars and superhero items, Reload offered a Chapter 1-inspired mode with plenty of active players. So far, it’s been restricted to the same map, but that might be changing. Epic Games has just teased a new map for Fortnite Reload.
As we near the end of the current Fortnite season—and with it, the end of a Chapter—big changes are on the horizon. While many are anticipating the return of Chapter 2 in the main game, Reload has surprised fans with a major teaser, hinting at a new map. What makes us think a new map is on the way? And is Fortnite Reload getting map rotation for the first time?
New Fortnite Reload Map Teased
Just one day after teasing a major update for Fortnite Remix, Epic dropped another clue about what’s coming to Fortnite Reload. It seems map rotations and a new map could be in development.
Epic’s teaser included two emojis: a repeat button and a shuffle symbol. This strongly suggests looping or alternating options, hinting at map rotation. After all, you can’t rotate maps with just one!
With Chapter 2 making a comeback, we might see a Reload mode based on that Chapter, which could alternate with the current Reload map. This would bring a fresh twist to the mode.
Introducing map rotation to Reload would boost the game’s replayability. With the mode already getting a Ranked system, it seems to be expanding even more than the main Battle Royale mode.
For now, Reload is a great alternative when Battle Royale gets stale. Adding a second map could further enhance this, offering more variety than the main mode.
Although we don’t have official confirmation yet, Fortnite leaks suggest something big is coming to Reload.