Overview

• Fortnite’s “Shock ’N Awesome!” season began on August 7 with Swarmers, Bombers and colossal Queens overrunning The Island.
• Epic Games rolled out the O.X.R. faction’s specialized anti-bug arsenal and a new precision air strike mechanic through official channels.
• Fans drew parallels between the invasion’s insectoids and Helldivers 2’s Terminids, fueling rumors of a crossover.
• Leaker Shiina and studio insiders have stated there is no current Helldivers collaboration and that the similarities stem from parallel design choices.
• Community engagement surged as players squashed over 100 million bugs within the first 12 hours of the season’s launch.