Rumor Alert: Fortnite's Iconic Black Hole Event Set to Return in Chapter 5 Season 4!

Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 4 may bring back one of the game’s most memorable moments—the infamous black hole event that once left the game unplayable during the transition from Chapter 1 to Chapter 2. As data miners and leakers dig deeper into what’s in store for the upcoming season, in-game files suggest that not only is Chapter 2 set to return, but the dramatic black hole event may also be making a comeback.

With a few weeks remaining before the new season kicks off, Fortnite players are eagerly awaiting the annual Halloween event, Fortnitemares. Every October, Epic Games celebrates the spooky season with a range of themed cosmetics, challenges, weapons, and updates—all tied into the Fortnitemares event.

This year promises to be just as thrilling, with leaks pointing to the arrival of iconic horror villains like Leatherface and Billy the Puppet as part of the 2024 Fortnitemares. While Epic Games hasn’t yet officially confirmed the start date, data miners are predicting an October 15 release, which aligns with Epic’s pattern of Tuesday updates.

Earlier leaks had hinted at the return of Chapter 2 in Fortnite’s upcoming season, but recent discoveries by data miners, including Egyptian_Leaker, suggest that the current season may end with a live black hole event, similar to the one seen in 2019. According to the leaks, this event will unfold in six phases, though the specifics of each phase remain under wraps.

Fortnite Could Revisit Chapter 2 With Another Black Hole Event

In 2019, Fortnite shocked players by going offline for an unprecedented 37 hours as the game transitioned into Chapter 2 Season 1. During the climax of Chapter 1, fans witnessed a live event that saw the entire Fortnite island sucked into a black hole.

For nearly two days, the game was completely inaccessible, with players left staring into the void, waiting for Fortnite to return without any word from Epic Games about when it might come back. Now, as rumors swirl about the return of an “OG” season in November, it seems Epic is preparing to recreate the suspense and excitement by revisiting the black hole event.

Fortnite experienced a surge in popularity once again in November 2023, when Epic Games brought back the original map with Chapter 4: Season OG, which went on to become the game’s most successful season ever. It peaked with a staggering 44.7 million concurrent players, solidifying its place in gaming history.

Now, Epic appears to be hoping to capture that same magic with the rumored return to Chapter 2. The next season is said to feature the original Chapter 2 map and its classic weapons, setting the stage for yet another nostalgia-fueled Fortnite experience.