UPDATE: Somewhat later than expected, Fortnite’s anticipated live event has now occurred, ridding the map of one mysterious object and leaving us with another, even weirder edifice to ponder.
Following the day’s increasingly frantic rift activity, relative peace has now been restored – but not before one final, dramatic blast of purple lightning ushered forth from the crack in the sky. Once the ensuing 15-second light show was over, the rift that’s been a constant companion throughout Season 5 was no more; it did, however, leave a curious parting gift:
Cinematic POV of the mysterious rift/cube event #Fortnite pic.twitter.com/wCRuqKcuPF
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The mysterious cube-shaped monolith stands at precisely the point the final lightning blast struck, and it’s far from dormant. Get too close to its humming, pulsating heft and you’ll catch a glimpse of unfamiliar symbols flashing across its surface, and of distant constellations glowing from deep within. You certainly can’t accuse Epic of skimping on production values.
As for the cube’s tangible in-game effects, right now it will gradually boosts the shield of anyone standing within close enough range, and will violently repel anyone that tries to attack – often hard enough to cause death. You can, however, spend many happy minutes boinging harmlessly up and down on its top, as I can personally attest.