Fortnite's new season has Darth Vader and a rollercoaster

Despite a live event last night starring a giant mech, the latest season of Fortnite is surprisingly laidback.

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Vibin' is the name of season 3 of the game's third chapter.

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An amusement park will be added to the island, complete with a rollercoaster.

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In addition, players can plant and grow magical saplings in Reality Falls for better loot.

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It has been tweaked a bit, though: it has more health, floats on water, and has a battery that will eventually die.

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Fans will be pleased to see the Baller (which looks a bit like a giant hamster ball) return.

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It has been updated slightly to have more health and a battery that will eventually die.

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In Season 3, players can ride on boars, and a new feature called "storm sickness" is introducing. Here's how Epic describes it.

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A new season means a new battle pass, which means more characters.

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Indiana Jones, who looks out of place in comparison with the more colorful cast, will be unlocked later in the season.

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In addition to new vibes and Zero Build, players can still enjoy classic build-and-shoot gameplay.

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