Those loading into Epic Games' battle royale today may be wondering what the timer inFortniteis, and what exactly it’s counting down to. They aren’t alone either, as theFortnitecountdown is pretty mysterious, though there is one thing, in particular, that fans believe it’s leading to, and its a pretty big deal for the game at large.
It appears that theFortnitetimer is counting down toFortnite’slive doomsday event, revealing when fans will actually be able to partake in the cataclysm. If theFortnitetimer really is counting down to doomsday, then players can expect the event to launch on May 30 at 11:05 am PDT/1:05 pm EDT.Fortnite’sdoomsday event has been highly anticipated, so it will, no doubt, draw a crowd.
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Those that want to see theFortnitetimer countdown for themselves don’t need to look very far, as the apparent doomsday clock is available fromFortnite’slobby screen, as well as on the desk inMidas' room. There really isn’t that much special about the timer, thoughFortnitecountdowns do have a tendency to get fans excited for the future of the game.
Back in April,Fortniteleaked a doomsday device, as well as several other assets relating to a doomsday event. That immediately led to speculation within theFortnitecommunity about what was to come for the game. TheFortnitecountdown timer confirms that doomsday is nearly upon the game, which should excite fans, as it means changes will be coming.
Even beyond theFortnitetimer, the game has plenty going on. Just a few days ago,Fortnitedebuted aTenettrailer, furthering the game’s fusion with other pop culture mediums. The game has become something of a spectacle, and adding things like the countdown timer inFortniteonly help build the game’s reputation more.
It isn’t entirely clear what the doomsday event will entail, but one can hope that it will be one of the best events the game has held yet. Wondering what theFortnitetimer is for is enough to keep players logging in intrigued, which helps keep a consistent player base in the game.
Fortniteis available now for mobile, PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One.
