Fortnite: Battle Royale developer Epic Games has revealed the third teaser image of season eight today on Twitter. “Awaken beasts of fire and ash battle it out and loot the stash,” the message reads. The fiery image shows a tiger on its left over what seems to be a rocky mountain. Related: Fortnite’s season 8 is coming this Thursday, and here’s what it might bring Awaken beasts Of fire and ash Battle it out And loot the stash. 2 days to Season 8. pic.twitter.com/rdMrhYbZ1S — Fortnite (@FortniteGame) February 26, 2019 This new riddle matches the previous two teaser images that Epic revealed on Sunday and Monday, but this is the first time there is a direct reference to fire in it. The first one was about treasures and loot, showing a hook in the image as a clear reference to pirates. It also said that an “X marks the spot,” which drove a few players crazy while searching for the “X.” The second riddle mentions that “something shimmers within the cave” and uses the image of a snake-like creature. This was the first time Epic used a monster in one of its season eight teasers. Guessing what this all means with this third teaser is still difficult. Epic went from caves, loot, and pirates to a tiger and fire in this new teaser. We know that preseason teaser images may be related to the upcoming season’s Battle Pass, which will most likely include several new cosmetic items. These teaser images might be showing off themes of some of the new skins coming in season eight. Fortnite season eight is set to begin on Thursday, Feb. 28.<doc-sep>Update: The fourth and final teaser for Season 8 has now been released, and this one finishes the larger image that the others had begun to form. This one makes it look as if a volcano is erupting, which is possibly the big event that will change the island map on Thursday. More importantly, we see what will likely be another new skin fading into the background. This time around, it's a banana with a face. Because why not. The original story follows. With its start coming later this week, Epic Games has dropped another teaser for what awaits in Fortnite: Battle Royale Season 8. In keeping with the previous two, this teaser comes in the form of a short, cryptic poem, which is accompanied by an image--and this one may reveal a new skin coming next season. Explore the world Challenge your fate Unearth the secrets Adventure awaits. Season 8 starts tomorrow! pic.twitter.com/7RqNbhSeFG — Fortnite (@FortniteGame) February 27, 2019 "Awaken beasts / Of fire and ash / Battle it out / And loot the stash," the poem reads, further reinforcing the pirate theme hinted at in Epic's previous Season 8 teasers. The accompanying image, meanwhile, features a fearsome-looking tiger head in the background--presumably part of a new skin the developer is introducing to the game. Awaken beasts Of fire and ash Battle it out And loot the stash. 2 days to Season 8. pic.twitter.com/rdMrhYbZ1S — Fortnite (@FortniteGame) February 26, 2019 The previous two teasers thus far have suggested Season 8 will have a pirate theme, with references to treasure and "those who arrive on the waves," although it's unclear how this will translate to gameplay. Interestingly, when all of the teasers are combined, they form one large image of a skull, as pointed out below. Wednesday will likely bring another teaser to complete this before the season gets underway. Fortnite Season 8 teaser image updated. You can see what's probably the final battle pass skin. pic.twitter.com/fhTg2QpZlm — James Jarvis (@James_Jarvis) February 26, 2019 Epic has confirmed that Season 8's start date is February 28, which means you have until then to complete any remaining Season 7 challenges. As an added incentive to do so, the developer is giving the Season 8 Battle Pass for free to players who finish Season 7's Overtime challenges. The Battle Pass typically costs 950 V-Bucks, so this is a good opportunity to get it without have to spend any money. In the lead up to Season 8, earthquakes have been occurring in the game. These first started following the release of the 7.30 update earlier this month, and they've been growing in intensity since, so much so that cracks are now appearing in the island. What this portends for next season remains to be seen, but it'll presumably lead to some significant changes to the map.<doc-sep>Fortnite Season 8 is almost here. There’s a lot we don’t know — most things, really — but the long wait will be over soon. If you can’t stand the anticipation or the requisite server downtime, we’re here to speculate so you’ll be mildly less bored. It worked for us. If Fortnite’s snowy Season 7 felt like it was dragging on through winter, things look to be warming up and melting out. Epic’s hinting makes it pretty clear that Season 8 will be a maritime adventure of some kind, swapping abominable snowmen for… pirates. There have been other watery clues though in recent days those expanded on what we assumed to be a marine theme of some kind, suggesting the map may soon be crawling with sea-faring marauders. If you combine the four pieces of an image teaser for the new season, you’ll clearly see a skull-looking situation with a hook hand on the right side and a… dragon-like creature (viper? scaly dude?) on the left. Below those images there’s a more clear dragon/monster creature and um, a freaked out looking banana. Because Fortnite. 'X' Marks The Spot Treasure abound Loot that has been lost Can always be found. 4 days to Season 8. pic.twitter.com/1U8n7x4pQQ — Fortnite (@FortniteGame) February 24, 2019 Here's the complete image of all four Season 8 teasers! #Fortnite pic.twitter.com/JLM952boz8 — Fortnite News – fnbr.news (@FortniteBR) February 27, 2019 Update: According to an Xbox leak, that right-side dragon creature actually could be a tiger mask that’s one of three featured Season 8 skins. Unfortunately, that tiger skin is so sweet I’ll probably have to play continuously until I get it, even though this game and I are on a break right now. The red background and shape under the figures is distinctly lava-inspired, so we’re expecting a volcanic and or tectonic event to impact the map in some way that’s probably going to be centered around Wailing Woods, which has become brown, fissure-ridden and crispy in the last few days. Then again, dragons can also make things pretty brown and crispy… as could a volcano full of dragons. And of course there’s the mystery of the dragon eggs below the castle made of ice. Will they turn out to be related to Season 8’s map transformation? Maybe, maybe not! Beyond the thematic elements, Fortnite players should also expect some kind of new mass server-wide live event to whisk them into the fresh season. Some people think this will be a volcanic monster with billions of HP that everyone has to take down across servers, and given the scaled imagery and impending volcano situation, that’s as good a guess as any. Beyond pirates, dragons, volcanoes and assorted oceanic stuff, we don’t really know what else to expect yet, but knowing Epic’s penchant for maximalism, it’ll probably be, well, epic. One thing we do know: You should take one last joyride in the clouds because planes are set to be vaulted. Maybe players will be flying dragons this time tomorrow — that’s fine! Fly whatever you want, fly it in your banana suit, just please, please lock the plane noise in the vault for good.<doc-sep>
Fortnite: Battle Royale Season 8 starts tomorrow, and Epic Games has spent the past few days releasing teaser images to, well, tease us about what awaits. Each image has been shared alongside a poem, and it seems that Season 8 will at least partially have a pirate theme. Specific confirmation of any details have not yet been shared, but everything will become clear once Thursday's update arrives. [Update: We've now gotten the fourth teaser, and it continues the pattern seen in the first few. In the background, you can make out what appears to be another new skin we may see in the new season--this one is a banana with a face that almost resembles a Funko Pop figure. More importantly, when pieced together, the two bottommost teaser images also feature what looks like an erupting volcano--that might very well be the big event that changes the map for Season 8. We'll know fur sure when things get underway on Thursday.] Explore the world Challenge your fate Unearth the secrets Adventure awaits. Season 8 starts tomorrow! pic.twitter.com/7RqNbhSeFG — Fortnite (@FortniteGame) February 27, 2019 The first teaser references "X marks the spot" and treasure, with an image of a hook. The second has an image of a snake, and warns you to beware "those who arrive on the waves." The third and final one so far shows a tiger-like face, promising you can "awaken beasts of fire and ash." Teaser 3 might even reveal our first look at one of Season 8's first new skins. The teasers are counting down days until Season 8 starts on Thursday, February 28. Given the poems, it seems likely that the players will be able to hunt for loot in buried treasure form, and there may be some form of AI opponent or creatures arriving on ships. New teasers are dropping every day so we may see more specific hints as time goes on. As pointed out on Twitter by James Jarvis, the images are forming a pattern that looks conspicuously like a stylized skull. 'X' Marks The Spot Treasure abound Loot that has been lost Can always be found. 4 days to Season 8. pic.twitter.com/1U8n7x4pQQ — Fortnite (@FortniteGame) February 24, 2019 This means you have just a few days left to unlock the Prisoner Skin levels and Waterfall challenges to earn your rewards. When the new season rolls over, it will bring an all new Battle Pass (which you can earn for free) with its own challenges and skins and new game mechanics. Season 7 ends this week, just prior to the start of Season 8. Fortnite has become known for its big seasonal changeover events, each of which changes its gameplay in some significant ways. So far, this is one big distinguishing factor it has against a new challenger in the battle royale genre, Apex Legends. That game has taken off quickly, but Epic Games says Fortnite is still doing fine for itself. It just set a new record and announced a massive prize pool for its esports tournament. Sssomething shimmers Within the cave... But beware of those Who arrive on waves. 3 days to Season 8. pic.twitter.com/Gn7ttmR39m — Fortnite (@FortniteGame) February 25, 2019