Fortnite gamers are abuzz with speculation after recent rumors detailed the expected drop of a free in-game car: the legendary Corvette Chevrolet ZR1. The much-hyped feature is said to drop with the game’s upcoming “Summer Road Trip” event, rumored to begin on July 22. The rumors are by well-known Fortnite leaker SamLeakss, whose proven track record lends massive credibility to the growing buzz among players.
The promise of a free, high-performance sports car is a significant move by Epic Games, providing for easy travel across the large island by Fortnite. The action comes amid the developer’s continued work to refresh gameplay mechanics and provide incentives for heavy use. Although details on how to earn the Corvette ZR1 are still uncertain, the possibility of a free top-of-the-line car has already caused significant chatter.
Besides the car speed boost, summer season is promising a good line of patches and crossovers for the widely popular battle royale. Recent changes have given Superman’s mythic item a massive buff by doubling its power transformation time and adding HP and heat vision support. The change, though powerful, has not sat well with players, with them debating if it tilts the competitive scale.
Further rumors within the community point towards a future collaboration with The Fantastic Four. The collaboration has the potential to bring a range of cosmetic products for popular characters like Mister Fantastic, Invisible Woman, and Human Torch during or around the July 25 launch of “The Fantastic Four: First Steps.” A tenth-anniversary celebration event for Rocket League has further been rumored, which can also bring with it the potential of reviving past collaboration seasons. The limited-time Blitz Royale mode is also to extend its stint for another four weeks, and a weekly content spotlight of fresh items and points of interest is guaranteed. Taken as a whole, these announcements provide a vibrant and sumptuous image of a summer awash with novelty for the hardcore Fortnite gaming populace.
