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Hindustan Times
20 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Fortnite confirms new Squid Game map for Reload mode: Release date and what we know so far
Fortnite is all set to welcome one of its most gripping collaborations yet. A new crossover map inspired by the Netflix global hit Squid Game will soon arrive in the popular Reload mode. The news was confirmed by Fortnite's official X account, sparking excitement among fans of the battle royale and the brutal survival drama alike. In a cryptic yet thrilling teaser shared online, Fortnite wrote, 'Run, run, run. New Squid Game map in Reload. Next week!' While the post didn't give away much, it was enough to set the internet abuzz. Fortnite x Squid Game: New Reload map release date (X) Squid Game comes to Reload mode Reload, Fortnite's fast-paced mode rooted in classic battle royale mechanics, seems like an ideal match for Squid Game-style eliminations. Fans are already imagining how tense challenges such as Red Light, Green Light will be recreated within the Fortnite universe. This is not the first time Squid Game was connected to Fortnite. At the State of Unreal earlier this year, it was announced that official Squid Game creation tools would be added to the Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN) on June 27, Gamerant reported. These will let players build custom experiences using licensed assets-making this crossover one of the most interactive yet. Also read: Fortnite guide: How to get the Battle Bus SUV? All you need to know Tools, timing and what to expect Although Epic Games has not confirmed an exact release date for the Reload crossover map, it is expected to launch alongside or shortly after the UEFN update on June 27. This means fans may get to experience not just pre-built maps but also community-created versions of the dystopian game's challenges. The Squid Game map is likely to feature core elements of the series-tension, competition and timed eliminations-designed to fit Fortnite's gameplay style. It's part of a broader push by Epic to blend licensed content into its creative ecosystem, with more immersive and user-generated content leading the charge. 'The Simpsons' crossover may follow In another interesting development, Khaleej Times has reported that Epic may be preparing a Fortnite x The Simpsons crossover. According to leaks, a Springfield-style island is in the works, possibly as the setting for a future limited-time event or themed mini-season. If the reports are true, it would mark the first time The Simpsons joins the Fortnite universe-opening the door to nostalgic gameplay for long-time fans of the animated series. FAQs What is the release date for the Squid Game Reload map? Fortnite has confirmed the map is coming "next week," but a precise date has not been revealed yet. What will the Squid Game content include? The content will include a new map in Reload mode and creative tools in UEFN, allowing players to build Squid Game-inspired challenges. Is a Simpsons collaboration confirmed? Not officially. But leaks suggest that Epic Games is working on a Springfield-themed map for a future Fortnite update.
Time of India
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
All free Fortnite skins in June 2025 and how to unlock them
It's Chapter 6 Season 3 right now in Fortnite dubbed as the 'Super' Season. After a successful yet controversial span of the Star Wars-themed mini-season Galactic Battle, it was time for the Superheroes to take entry into this highly popular battle-royale title, like Superman and Robin. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now However, both of these skins are locked behind paywalls. But that shouldn't stop the fans from having some exciting skins in the game as there are many free skins as well still available to redeem in June 2025. All the available free Fortnite skins in June 2025 Fortnite features a lot of free skins in June 2025. | Image via Epic Games Fortnite boasts more than 2,000 skins but most of them have to be bought via the in-game currency called V-Bucks. But that doesn't mean there is any shortage of free skins in the game. From Agent Peely, Blizzard Belle, Ruby Shadows to the likes of Krisabelle, Trailblazer, and many more, skins in Fortnite doesn't always mean you have to spend money. Similarly there are numerous free skins for the fans after the arrival of Chapter 6 Season 3 and they are still available to be redeemed in the month of June. Here are they: Blitz Knight How to get: Be top ten in 20 Blitz Royale matches or reach account level 10 Available until: July 15, 2025 First Order Stormtrooper How to get: Link your Epic and MyDisney accounts Available until: August 31, 2025 GHOST Monks How to get: Redeem a Fortnite gift card Available until: December 31, 2026 Shinji How to get: Link your Epic and PlayStation Plus accounts Available until: N/A Explorer Emilie How to get: Link your Epic and LEGO accounts Available until: N/A Mr. Dappermint How to get: Link your Epic and LEGO accounts Available until: N/A Trailblazer Tai How to get: Complete the Trailblazer Tai quests in LEGO Fortnite Available until: N/A Iridia Vayne How to get: Complete in-game quests Available until: While quest is active Vivica Saint How to get: Claim the free Saint Academy quest pack and complete the quests Available until: July 17, 2025 Burnoff How to get: Log in to Fortnite on a mobile device (Android or iOS) Available until: No expiry We hope you find this guide useful. We will update the article if any other free skin pops up in this month. So, what are you waiting for? Head on to Fortnite and claim these freebies now. Read More:
Business Wire
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Abridge Announces Inside for Inpatient and Initial Rollout of Outpatient Orders
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Abridge, a leading generative AI platform for clinical conversations, is expanding its capabilities to support inpatient care settings and queue up outpatient orders—extending the value of clinical conversations through additional integrated workflows as part of Workshop, a program through which Epic and Abridge have worked together to develop new, innovative healthcare technologies that are piloted and refined before wider release. These new offerings are already showing impact across care settings from early health system partners. Abridge Inside for Inpatient extends the current functionality for outpatient and emergency medicine to a new care setting, featuring seamless integration with Epic, from Haiku to Hyperspace. Once implemented, clinicians will be able to leverage Abridge without leaving the Epic workflow, transforming complex conversations into compliant and billable clinical notes. 'Abridge Inside automatically transforms bedside conversations into structured Epic notes, empowering inpatient clinicians who deliver the intricately balanced coordinated care for admitted patients to devote more time to patient care,' said Dr. Veena Jones, Vice President and Chief Medical Information Officer at Sutter Health, one of several Abridge partners who piloted the technology. 'Seamless Epic integration into a variety of note types makes it easy to use, and our admitting hospitalists, in particular, are thrilled.' Abridge Inside for Inpatient is tailored specifically to the unique Epic inpatient workflow: Seamless integration with Haiku: Epic integration enables users to leverage SmartPhrases and templates for review and rapid note closure. Standard note types: Abridge Inside for Inpatient gives clinicians the option to choose from history and physical (H&P), progress notes, and consult note types. Epic will automatically map the generated note into the selected note type. Abridge is continuously enhancing its models to improve the inpatient experience, including an upcoming update to the progress note that incorporates prior note data from Epic. Simultaneous management of patients and notes: Abridge Inside for Inpatient facilitates pre-charting, post-charting, and switching between patients. 'Abridge Inside for Inpatient calms some of the chaos of delivering inpatient care,' said Dr. Richard Liu, a hospitalist at Sutter's Mills-Peninsula Medical Center in Burlingame, CA. 'Just by holding my phone and pressing a button, I know the information shared by each patient is captured and available for documentation in their chart.' Moving from Conversation to Action with Outpatient Orders Starting with outpatient clinicians, Abridge is streamlining the orders workflow through an early pilot in Epic's Workshop program. As part of this initial rollout with select design partners this functionality, for example, allows medications mentioned during patient encounters directly inside Epic, enabling clinicians to rapidly place orders based on the conversation—saving time, reducing cognitive burden, and minimizing duplicate work. 'Once I finish the visit, the medications I talked through are already surfaced in Epic—and that's a huge help in a busy clinic,' said Dr. Mary Kirby, a family medicine physician at Coastal Carolina. The need is urgent: Nearly three-quarters of outpatient visits result in at least one prescription order, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. Capturing these orders accurately and efficiently has traditionally added to clinicians' documentation burden. Upcoming support for imaging, labs, and additional order types will help clinicians close the loop on more types of follow-up care discussed during the patient conversation. 'Abridge Inside for Inpatient and Outpatient Orders was developed with Epic as part of the Workshop program,' said Dr. Shiv Rao, CEO and Co-founder of Abridge. 'Abridge and Epic continue to collaborate to enhance clinician experiences, ultimately helping them work at the top of their licenses.' About Abridge Abridge was founded in 2018 to power deeper understanding in healthcare. The enterprise-grade AI platform transforms medical conversations into clinically useful and billable documentation at the point of care, reducing administrative burden and clinician burnout while improving patient experience. With deep EHR integration, support for 28+ languages, and 50+ specialties, Abridge is used across a wide range of care settings, including outpatient, emergency department, and inpatient. Abridge's enterprise-grade AI platform is purpose-built for healthcare. Supported by Linked Evidence, Abridge is the only solution that maps AI-generated summaries to source data, helping clinicians quickly trust and verify the output. As a pioneer in generative AI for healthcare, Abridge is setting the industry standard for the responsible deployment of AI across health systems. Abridge was recently awarded Best in KLAS for Ambient AI segment in addition to other accolades, including 2025 Forbes AI 50 List, TIME Best Inventions of 2024, and Fortune's 2024 AI 50 Innovators. *Epic, Haiku, and Hyperspace are registered trademarks of Epic Systems Corporation.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When is Fortnite downtime? Everything you need to know about the next server maintenance
Image via Epic Games Fortnite players, get ready to log off early - Epic Games has scheduled a major server maintenance for Wednesday, June 18, 2025. The highly-anticipated v36.10 update will bring with it new content, game modes, and summer-themed events, but not before the servers go offline for a few hours. Here's a detailed look at when the downtime begins, what's coming next, and what players should expect once the patch goes live. Server downtime timings across regions According to official sources, Fortnite servers will go offline at 4:00 AM Eastern Time (ET). Matchmaking will be disabled 30 minutes earlier, at 3:30 AM ET, giving players a final window to complete ongoing matches. The update is expected to last around 90 minutes, with servers coming back online at approximately 5:30 AM ET. Here's a quick look at the downtime in other time zones: India (IST): 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM UK (BST): 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM Australia (AET): 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM Epic has warned that while the estimated duration is 1.5 hours, unforeseen technical issues may lead to delays. What's new in v36.10? The v36.10 patch is being dubbed the first and only major update for Chapter 6 Season 3 before Epic Games staff go on their annual summer break. Expected to be a content-heavy rollout, the update introduces two new permanent game modes: LEGO Fortnite: Expeditions Blitz Royale Both modes will reward players with XP and are aimed at expanding gameplay options beyond the core Battle Royale. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Brass Idols - Handmade Brass Statues for Home & Gifting Luxeartisanship Buy Now Undo The other major highlight is the arrival of Bruno Mars as the headline act for Fortnite Festival Season 9. While the Grammy-winner had previously appeared in Fortnite as part of the Silk Sonic set, this marks his official return with new skins, including the 'Bruninho' and 'Die With A Smile' outfits. Although the update is officially limited to a few features, leakers have hinted at other additions including a Squid Game collaboration, Son Heung-Min cosmetics, Super Styles, and a mini-event later in the season. A possible Summer Event and July Crew Pack are also on the cards. So whether you're logging in for new quests, concert skins, or fresh game modes, it's best to plan ahead - because Fortnite's world will be briefly going dark on June 18. Also Read: Fans left divided as Bruno Mars rumoured to headline Fortnite festival Season 9 Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
The Verge
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Verge
the speedy Blitz Royale
Yet another new Fortnite mode. Just a day after announcing , Epic has unveiled a second major game mode for Fortnite that's dropping on June 18th. It's called Lego Expeditions, and it's a PvE option that looks sort of like a brick-infused take on Diablo.
