Fortnite Reload map: Points of Interest and how to play OG-inspired map

Will Reload replace Battle Royale and become the leading mode of Fortnite? Possibly.

If you've missed the hype, however, you might be wondering what Fortnite Reload is all about. How does it differ from the OG map on Battle Royale last year? Let's take a closer look.

What is Fortnite Reload? New map explained

Fortnite Reload is a team-based mode that takes place on the classic map from Chapter 1, and features weapons from that era too. All the throwbacks!

The official website describes it thus: "Fortnite Reload is a 40-player, Squads only, fast-paced Battle Royale game that is all about carrying the squad to victory.

"Reboot as long as one teammate is still in the action! Loot up after rebooting to get back into fighting shape!

"Eliminate opponents to reboot teammates faster! Near the end of the match, reboots will stop. Lock in with your squad to secure the Victory Royale!"

And let's not forget the new Duos mode that was added on the 27th June patch. You can read more about that here.

Fortnite Reload map

The new Fortnite Reload map is slightly smaller than players will be used to, but the classic locations included will surely make up for that.

Check out the Fortnite Reload map below, complete with the Points of Interest being named, as shared in a post by X user @Frostv_0705:

As you can see, numerous iconic locations of yore have returned here, including:

• Tilted Towers
• Lil' Loot Lake
• Pleasant Park
• Dusty Docks
• Lazy Laps
• Retail Row
• Sandy Sheets
• Snobby Shoals
• Lone Lodge

If you're trying to work out where any of those places are, consult the map above!

How to play Fortnite Reload explained

So, how do we jump into this blast from the past? To access Fortnite Reload, you simply need to follow our advice below

First, you'll need to head over to the Discover screen from Fortnite's main menu.

If you don't see Reload listed straight away, you should be able to search for 'Reload' in the search bar.

From there, click into the Reload mode. Then select either Zero Build or traditional Battle Royale with builds.

Select play, and you're good to go! Time to party like it's 2017.

Will Fortnite Reload get new content in future?

With the Duos option becoming available less than a week after the mode dropped, we'd be surprised if Reload doesn't get plenty of new content in the future. But what could this entail?

Perhaps a solos mode would be the next logical step. The independent option is a popular and fun one in the regular Battle Royale, so it would be logical to bring it to Reload.

The map itself also might receive a few changes as time goes on. It could move through the big stages of Fortnite's history, in a similar vein to World of Warcraft Classic.

Who knows what the future holds for Reload? But as soon as anything surfaces, we'll update this very page.

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