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Fortnite Season 6 is here and it makes me want to cry

For one very special reason

Fortnite Season 6 is here and it makes me want to cry

We know you've been waiting for it. Whether you're playing on mobile, Switch, PC, or console, Fortnite Season 6 is finally here and with it comes the shiny new Battle Pass.

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So, we know how this usually goes, right? When a new season hits there's usually a change to the map, a few new features, and a new Battle Pass to buy, and this is probably the finest season yet. With halloween around the corner, things are getting spooky from its skins to a host of new map changes.

As for the reason this season makes me want to cry, it's out of pure cuteness and FEAR. The Battle Pass has brought pets into the fray, meaning you get to carry around these adorable things on your back and they respond to everything going on around you.

My immediate reaction to this was obviously "aww, so cute", followed by, "what if someone tries to shoot my dog?!". I guess in that case, the John Wick skin would definitely make sense, BUT after a little research I don't think you can do in someone else's pet. Phew.

Across the updated map you'll find an awesome new consumable, Shadow Stone. When used, these will grant you a shadow form for a little bit which means you can't use weapons. However, you can run faster, jump higher, be invisible when standing still, and phase through objects.

You can read the full list of additions and changes over on Epic's blog post here.

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Emily Sowden
Emily Sowden
Emily is Pocket Gamer's News Editor and writes about all kinds of game-related things. She needs coffee to function and begrudgingly loves her Switch more than she lets on.