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Fortnite confirms new Squid Game map for Reload mode: Release date and what we know so far
Fortnite confirms new Squid Game map for Reload mode: Release date and what we know so far

Hindustan Times

time3 days 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.

Metallica Announce Long Awaited ‘Load' Remaster Deluxe Boxset
Metallica Announce Long Awaited ‘Load' Remaster Deluxe Boxset

Forbes

time29-04-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Forbes

Metallica Announce Long Awaited ‘Load' Remaster Deluxe Boxset

Metallica has finally announced the deluxe remaster for their notorious 1996 LP, Load. The news comes from the band's social media pages, where they announced pre-orders for the remaster and its release date which is slated for June 13th. Since 2016, Metallica has been going through the process of reissuing and remastering their studio albums. For every remaster the band has done an intricate 'deluxe boxset' which often contains tons of memorabilia from the album-tour cycle and sometimes bonus tracks or live recordings from the time. Sitting at a staggering $278 price tag, the boxset for Load is just as ambitious as all previous deluxe edition boxsets Metallica has released. Here's what's inside the box: It's amazing the effect that time can have on the perception of art, specifically music. Metallica's 1996 album Load was one of the most polarizing albums to ever grace the metal scene back in the 90s, and for many fans it was considered band's worst album at the time. If 1991's the Black Album was Metallica experimenting with hard-rock and arena-metal, then Load was the band adopting slow groovy melodic songwriting and completely abandoning their metal aesthetics. Of course, at the time fans did not respond well to this stylistic change, nor was there any additional praise when Metallica decided to chop off their luscious locks – Metallica cutting off their hair was considered the nail in the coffin for many longtime fans. All that being said, many fans have since come around to Load and it's 1997 sequel album, Reload. Metallica routinely performs a select few tracks off both records, and some fans have found songs like 'Outlaw Torn' and 'Bleeding Me' to be some of the band's most underrated tracks. It's clear there's a hunger for Metallica' 90s sound, now more than ever. Knowing how well Metallica's reissues sell, it'll be interesting to see what kind of impact the Load remaster has on the Billboard charts when it drops in mid-June.

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