The upcoming 8.30 update in Fortnite is expected to bring a familiar mechanics from Apex Legends into Epic’s battle royale, with the advent of new respawn mechanics. Indeed, the new Fortnite Reboot Vans will grant players a chance to revive their fallen comrades in the Duos, Trios, and Squad modes with a Reboot Card. This seems to be the culmination of Epic’s efforts to bring these respawn mechanics to Fortnite, after datamining leaked their plans for a “Second Chance Van” back in March 2019. Read on to find out how to use respawn vans in Battle Royale.
Fortnite Reboot Vans | How to use respawn vans in Battle Royale
The Fortnite Reboot Vans are expected to release in the upcoming 8.30 update this week, introducing these respawn vehicles in different locations across the map. To revive a teammate, players need to first pick up their fallen teammate’s Reboot Card from where they were killed, and then make their way to one of the Fortnite Reboot Vans on the map. After interacting with the vehicle, respawned players will then reappear on top of the van, and can then resume playing normally. This process will be familiar to any players of Apex Legends, which utilizes a similar system of player banners and respawn beacons.
If you have multiple Reboot Cards to redeem, and multiple teammates to revive, these have to be used one-by-one. Unfortunately, the Fortnite Reboot Vans also need time to recharge after being used, so reviving multiple teammates can be a difficult and time-consuming process. Likewise, the respawn van releases a bright column of light into the sky after being activated, so nearby players will know that you’re vulnerable. It’s not yet known if players are respawned with any of their former equipment, so it might be wise to swiftly scarper from the Reboot Van once you’ve respawned your teammate.
Fortnite Game Changing Pickups
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Fortnite's 10 Game Changing Pickups
So, you're dropping into Tilted Towers and you need a game changer. Something that will ensure that your next match is memorable. Fortnite has had plenty of these types of items in its brief history, and here are the most devastating. See any of these on the field, and you better run. -
Crossbow
Originally themed for Valentines Day, the crossbow was a devastating sniper rifle even without its fancy skin. A high damage output even on Rare difficulty and five shots to a clip made it a sharpshooters dream, and eventually led to it being vaulted in May of 2018. -
Drum Gun
A hybrid of a Rifle and Machine Gun, the Drum Gun brought a 1920s flair to Junk Junction. It proved to be deadly accurate in the hands of players at close range, even after a round of significant nerfs. Two months after its initial debut, it was curtains for this Tommy. -
Guided Missile
The preferred tool of any rocket rider, the Guided Missile lets you root out camping opponents and sail into the skies of victory. A devastating and rare munition, the Guided Missile saw two tours of duty in the fields of Fortnite. As of now, it's still available to mess around with in Playground mode. -
Infinity Blade
Originating in Epic's hit trilogy of mobile games, this mythic sword only lasted for four days before being banished to the Vault. It powered up players and granted them extra health, creating an in-game boss fight. In the end, it did its job just a bit too well. -
Infinity Gauntlet
A purposefully limited time item, this Marvel Comics artifact turned its wielder into Thanos. His mighty punch, energy blast, and insane leaping ability made players quake in fear during his summer stint in the battle royale. Let's hope he finds other worlds to conquer for the sequel. -
Jetpack
Nothing changes a shooter quite like added mobility. Dodge out of sniper fire and root out towers of foes with the Jetpack, a limited time only Legendary backpack. Aeronauts with enough skill can negate any crafty builders and land the last few kills with pinpoint accuracy. -
Mounted Turret
A turret sequence in most shooters is a drag, but a well executed run with the Mounted Turret can be a thrill. This legendary trap is deployable anywhere there's a flat surface and spurts out infinite ammo as long as you mind the heat and don't take enough damage. -
Remote Explosives
It makes sense that a game partially about building would also have some C4 to even the odds, but the Remote Explosives were too much for their own good. Able to rip apart strategies at a distance and coming in bundles of three, most players don't miss these server bombs. -
Thermal Scoped Assault Rifle
Able to pick out enemies and loot with ease, the Thermal Scoped Assault Rifle is the current best weapon if you're looking to charge an opposing team. Just be sure to account for its high recoil, lest you be staring into the sun as you take a fatal blow. -
Zapotron
One of the original vaulted weapons in Fortnite's battle royale mode, the Zapotron was an electrified sniper rifle that decimated groups of enemies from afar. It has a great design but doesn't really fit with the rest of the game's more authentic arsenal. Still, don't wear a lightning rod if we ever see this weapon again.
