Fortnite Season 3 new map locations explained

The new map has been flooded completely, changing things up a great deal
Epic Games

Fortnite Season 3 Splashdown officially went live this week, complete with a totally flooded map.

The map is in this waterlogged state after Midas activated his Doomsday Device during a season-ending live event, leaving many favourite drop locations underwater.

New locations have popped up above the waves, however, so we're going to list all the new areas that have been added in Season 3.

Epic Games has said that the water will recede as time goes on. The company confirmed that this means the map will continue to change through the season, with new locations eventually becoming available to explore.

The new map has become flooded
Epic Games

Fortnite Season 3 Splashdown: Every new map location

Rickety Rig

This smaller area has a large crane jutting out of the ground and is surrounded by smaller islands. It is located close to the Fortilla. While it looks like a good place for close-quarters combat, the area is extremely open to snipers.

The Authority

This is where the Agency once stood. Located at the centre of the map, the Authority is surrounded by something that resembles castle walls.

You will also be beset by NPC enemies upon landing there, so make sure you're prepared.

The Fortilla

The Fortilla can be found in the southwest corner of the map.

This area looks something right out of Water World, with buildings built from rickety steel and haphazardly put together. There's a central tower surrounded by other buildings, complete with a bunch of ziplines around the area so you can travel around.

The Fortilla was featured in the Season 3 overview video
Epic Games

Catty Corner

In the southeast part of the map, you'll find the bachelor pad of Meowscles, who has turned the factory that was once there into some form of a home. There are tools smattering about the place and a living quarters for Meowscles and a nice play area for cats.

The Giant Whirlpool

This one is hard to miss. The giant whirlpool isn't named but you can see it in the northwest area of the map.

At the moment, it doesn't do much other than look menacing. Upon approaching it, you'll be spectacularly launched into the air and be taken far away.

The giant whirlpool will launch you into the sky if you approach it
Epic Games

Other areas previously on the map have undergone some pretty drastic changes, becoming increasingly surrounded by water.

  • Frenzy Farms
  • Pleasant Park
  • Steamy Stacks
  • Brutus' Basin / Dirty Docks
  • Sweaty Sands

As you might imagine, these areas are now flooded and have become a bit more difficult to traverse. Sure, you can swim across to the other sections of the area, but you'll be left vulnerable in the water.

Fortnite Season 3 Splashdown went live June 17. Download it for free here

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