You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here Contents hide Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 1 has arrived and it brings a brand new world called Oninoshima to the game as the entire season is Japanese-themed. Players will soon be able to jump back into action as Epic is changing things drastically in the game.However, if youd like to catch up on everything new thats arrived with Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 1, here are the full patch notes.Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 1 downtime detailsFortnite Chapter 6 Season 1 downtime is currently underway and is expected to last until 10 PM ET on December 1, 2024.This is one of the longest downtimes for a new Fortnite season and Epic suggests it may last longer if issues persist. Still, you can check the official Fortnite Status site for all the info on servers.Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 1 full patch notesAs the wind blows, the sun rises on a beautiful new island, shrouded in mystery and mystical energy. In its darkest corners, demons dwell, wreaking havoc with their masks of chaotic power. Great heroes must rise to drive back the ancient evils that roam this land. Become a ronin and cut through the darkness to find the light in Fortnite Battle Royale Chapter 6 Season 1: HUNTERS (Demon Hunters).New mapFortnite Chapter 6 map brings many new locations. Image by VideoGamerWelcome to the Chapter 6 map, where cherry blossoms fall on soil long-protected by spiritual forces and timeworn magic. Its here youll make a name for yourself as a demon hunter.Virtue is found in tradition. Vanquish the lesser demons laying siege to the grand structure of the Warriors Watch, train for combat duty at Flooded Frogs, or ascend the mountain peak to test your mettle against foes at Shoguns Solitude.The dense commercial district of Seaport City redefines close quarters, while the Shining Span connects it to neighboring villages such as Canyon Crossing, a cliffside getaway complete with competing bun shops.In-between the serene landscapes lies sacred ground such as the overgrown Magic Mosses with its obelisks and underground treasures and the Nightshift Forest, where the sun does not shine. Watching over it all is The Great Turtle, a venerable old soul, searching for its lost partner.New bosses & medallionsPlayers will be able to battle two deadly bosses in exchange for medallions. Image by Epic Games.Dispel the spreading darkness by hunting the dangerous Shogun X, a powerful demon warrior that rampages across the island gathering spirit energy. Defeat Shogun X for the Wanderer Medallion, which grants infinite stamina and invisibility while sprinting.Beware of Night Rose, whose spirit has been known to stalk those who enter her domain with surprise attacks from another realm. She drops the Night Rose Medallion on elimination, which makes your weapons reload themselves.New weapons and abilitiesChapter 6 Season 1 adds japanese themed weapons and abilities. Image by Epic Games.Chapter 6 Season 1 introduces new weapon Expertise Quests, where completing combat quests such as damaging or eliminating players with certain weapons will reward XP and unlock the option to purchase a Legendary version of that weapon type from characters on the map.All traditional weapons in Battle Royale Chapter 6 will be hitscan! Chapter 6 features futuristic firearms such as the Holo Twister Assault Rifle, Fury Assault Rifle, Veiled Precision SMG, Surgefire SMG, Sentinel Pump, Twinfire Auto Shotgun, and Oni Shotgun.Unsheath the devastatingly precise Typhoon Blade and unleash a flurry of rapid strikes. While wielding it, youll consume less stamina while sprinting and sprint faster.Lesser demons around the island will drop their masks of power when defeated. Don the Fire Oni Mask and launch homing flame projectiles for big damage, or teleport with the Void Oni Mask to reposition and outplay opponents!Sprites, Sprite Shrines, and BoonsYou can find creatures like sprites to get special abilities in the game. Image by Epic GamesEndearing and helpful, Sprites are the living representation of Magic returned to the Island. Found roving all over, these innocent creatures provide unique effects.Air Sprites can be thrown to create an updraft wind vortex that can send you flying with a glider redeploy. The vortex can also damage builds and launch vehicles.Water Sprites can be thrown to create a healing fountain that restores health and shields to nearby players.Earth Sprites will consume items you feed them in exchange for a reward.Bring a Sprite to one of the forgotten Sprite Shrines around the Island to revitalize them and gain a powerful Boon. Boons, which drop from bosses and can also be found in Chests, are consumed on pickup and persist even after elimination.Fire Boon Reload your weapons faster.Void Boon Eliminating players reveals other players nearby.Wind Boon Move faster while your Pickaxe is equipped.Water Boon Swimming grants Health and Shields to yourself and nearby swimming squadmates.New vehiclesCalling all speed freaks! Leave enemies in the dust with the new Rogue Bike, a modern motorcycle great for popping wheelies and doing donuts. You can also put pedal to metal in the Void Burn, a sporty high-performance two-door thatll swiftly get you where you want to be.New Movement FeaturesFortnite players can move like a ninja in Chapter 6. Image by Epic Games.Chapter 6 adds Ledge Jump, Roll Landing, Wall Kick, and Wall Scramble to the core movement of Fortnite! These new movement features will be universally applied across Battle Royale, Reload, Fortnite OG, and Creator-made islands.Ledge JumpParkour! Jump while sprinting very close to a ledge, be it a cliff or a rooftop, and youll perform a Ledge Jump! Ledge Jumps will send you farther, allowing you to reach places you normally wouldnt be able to. Hit a Ledge Jump with some speed for some serious hang time.Roll LandingKeep it moving. Chapter 6 introduces Roll Landing, where holding Jump or tapping it just before hitting the ground while falling will cause you to do a barrel roll, restoring some stamina in the process.Wall Kick Jumping against a vertical surface to your side while in the air will allow you to perform a Wall Kick! Wall Kicks will launch you off of walls in the direction of your choosing. Weave Wall Kicks into your traversal and combat maneuvers to keep your foes on their toes. You can mantle, hit a Roll Landing, or even perform another Wall Kick off of a Wall Kick!Wall ScrambleJumping against a vertical surface in front of you will allow for a Wall Scramble! Reach that high ledge by taking a few big strides up a wall. If its mantle-able, youll mantle up automatically. Press Jump at any point while doing a Wall Scramble to perform a Wall Kick.Simpler way to edit buildsSimple Edit, a new build setting you can toggle on in the Settings menu, allows for editing builds with a single button press. The resulting edit is based on the part of the building youre looking at rather than being painted manually it automatically executes building edits immediately, removing the step of selecting tiles altogether.Simple Edit makes editing on the fly a breeze, and it should also prove helpful for players who are new to building in Fortnite or interested in learning. Simple Edit allows for a smaller subset of edits to choose from, and masters of the current edit system will have more edit options available.As with any major addition to Fortnite, well be gathering data and feedback on Simple Edit and may make adjustments to the system in the future.Slay the Demons with the HUNTERS Battle PassFortnite Chapter 6 Battle Pass is out. Image by VideoGamerGrab the HUNTERS Battle Pass for 1,000 V-Bucks and unlock premium rewards by earning XP anywhere in Fortnite. You can earn up to 1,500 V-Bucks back by progressing the pass, along with some seriously stellar Outfits:Nyanja(unlocked right away!): Two-tailed trickster.Jade: Discover the Islands myths.Kendo: A wandering rnin with a restless spirit.Daigo: Man of a thousand faces.Shadow Blade Hope: See through the shadows.DisneysHero Baymax: Ready to be your hero.The Night Rose: A fearsome demon warrior, bound by ancient duty.The legends are true. Become a true Titan as Godzilla! TheGodzilla Evolved Outfitwill be available from Battle Pass Quests in January, which you can complete in any experience! This Battle Pass will be available to progress in until February 21 at 2 AM ET.Awaken the spirit, protect the land. Chapter 6 Season 1: HUNTERS ends February 21 at 2 AM ET! FortnitePlatform(s):Android, iOS, macOS, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/XGenre(s):Action, Massively Multiplayer, Shooter9VideoGamerSubscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share