We already knew that Fortnite Blitz Royale might be sticking round previous its beforehand introduced expiration date, however it seems that extension will convey some large adjustments, too. Like how, beginning subsequent week, the tiny Blitz island would be the new residence of Mega Metropolis, that skyscraper-filled city that sat on the middle of Fortnite’s Battle Royale island for many of Chapter 4. Blitz Royale’s first large replace will occur on July 15. Mega Metropolis will reportedly take over the spot where Retail Row currently sits.
It’s all about that Blitz – 4 extra weeks of updates comin’ your method!
New loot drops, new map updates, new shock collabs! pic.twitter.com/GqNIDkxZtp— Fortnite (@Fortnite) July 9, 2025
So Epic is not simply extending Blitz Royale as is–instead, it is persevering with because it has been with a brand new set of themed loot swimming pools, with a continued give attention to collaboration objects, like this week’s TMNT melee-fest. Whereas the teaser refers back to the collabs as a “shock,” leakers believe three of the weeks will middle on Jujutsu Kaisen, Dragon Ball, and Mortal Kombat. Blitz may also clearly incorporate different weapons from commonplace Battle Royale as nicely, just like the gloves that shoot birds that have been launched earlier this season.
Blitz Royale, with its give attention to quick matchmaking and creating an expertise that is palatable for cell gamers, was instantly a success when it launched in the midst of June, briefly serving as Fortnite’s hottest mode. Participant counts have fallen off considerably since then, however Blitz nonetheless stands solidly in third place behind Battle Royale/Zero Construct and Reload. And it is nicely forward of the fourth place Fortnite OG. So it is no shock in any respect that Epic would wish to maintain Blitz Royale going.
Earlier than we dive into this up to date model of Blitz, however–the new Superman pores and skin, obtainable on the present battle cross, will lastly be earnable beginning on Friday. Phrase is that he is bringing another people from the brand new Superman movie to the merchandise store, like Mister Terrific and the Engineer.