{"id":109975,"date":"2018-10-02T22:27:19","date_gmt":"2018-10-02T22:27:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/en\/?p=109975"},"modified":"2025-07-01T22:57:57","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T05:57:57","slug":"fortnite-season-6-darkness-rises","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/fortnite-season-6-darkness-rises\/","title":{"rendered":"Fortnite Season 6: Darkness Rises"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_109983\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-109983\" style=\"width: 840px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-109983\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/shadow-stone-summoning-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"shadow stone fortnite season 6\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/shadow-stone-summoning-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/shadow-stone-summoning-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/shadow-stone-summoning-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/shadow-stone-summoning-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/shadow-stone-summoning-664x374.jpg 664w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/shadow-stone-summoning-238x134.jpg 238w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/shadow-stone-summoning-436x246.jpg 436w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/shadow-stone-summoning-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/shadow-stone-summoning-304x170.jpg 304w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/shadow-stone-summoning-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/shadow-stone-summoning.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-109983\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shadow Stone summoning ritual<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Something wicked has come to Fortnite. Just in time for October, Fortnite Season 6 has dropped in spectacular fashion, finally revealing the theme: Darkness Rises. Check out the opening cinematic below, and read on to find out more about this terrifying new season.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-card-program\">\r\n  <div class=\"sc-card-program__body\">\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row clearfix\">\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-logo\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__img\" alt=\"Fortnite: Battle Royale\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sftcdn.net\/images\/t_optimized,f_auto\/p\/263a4bf9-738b-4460-a106-6dcaf2a8805b\/2343531981\/fortnite-battle-royale-Fortnite%2Fhome%2Ffn_battle_logo-1159x974-8edd8b02d505b78febe3baacec47a83c2d5215ce.png\" width=\"100px\" height=\"100px\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-title\">\r\n        <span class=\"sc-card-program__title\">Fortnite: Battle Royale<\/span>\r\n        <a class=\"sc-card-program__button sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/fortnite-battle-royale.en.softonic.com\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Download Fortnite: Battle Royale \u25ba<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-rating\">\r\n        <svg class=\"rating-score__content\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.1\" x=\"0\" y=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 50 50\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 50 50\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><path class=\"rating-score__background rating-score--good\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><path class=\"rating-score__value rating-score__value--100\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-dashoffset=\"100\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><text class=\"rating-score__number\" content=\"10\" text-anchor=\"middle\" transform=\"matrix(1 0 0 1 25 31.0837)\" data-auto=\"app-user-score\">10<\/text><\/svg>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <span class=\"sc-card-program__description\"><\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__bigpic\" src=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\">\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <a class=\"sc-card-program__link track-link sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/fortnite-battle-royale.en.softonic.com\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/R8P81YnKdeA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>The Shadow Stones<\/h2>\n<p>Fornite players will remember the appearance\u00a0of the mysterious purple <a href=\"http:\/\/features.en.softonic.com\/fortnite-clues-about-the-cube\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cube<\/a> towards the end of <a href=\"http:\/\/features.en.softonic.com\/whats-new-in-fortnite-season-5\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Season 5<\/a>. The giant purple monolith roamed about the map over a period of several days, emblazoning different areas with mysterious purple glyphs that seemed to have anti-gravity properties. Finally, the cube disappeared beneath the surface of Loot Lake, turning the surface a neon purple color.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_109993\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-109993\" style=\"width: 840px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-109993 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/shadow-stone-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"fortnite season 6 cube rises\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/shadow-stone-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/shadow-stone-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/shadow-stone-1-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/shadow-stone-1-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/shadow-stone-1-664x374.jpg 664w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/shadow-stone-1-238x134.jpg 238w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/shadow-stone-1-436x246.jpg 436w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/shadow-stone-1-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/shadow-stone-1-304x170.jpg 304w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/shadow-stone-1-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/shadow-stone-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-109993\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The cube rises.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>With the advent of Season 6, the cube has risen&#8230; taking Loot Lake&#8217;s abandoned house with it several hundred feet into the air. Though the cube&#8217;s intentions remain a mystery, we now know it to be a\u00a0<strong>Shadow Stone.\u00a0<\/strong>Smaller shadow stones can be found scattered around the map as consumables. Using them lets you take on your Shadow Form. Lasting 45 seconds, Shadow Form allows you to turn totally invisible while standing still, phase through objects, increase your movement speed and jump height, and become totally immune to fall damage. The items have had to be patched several times due to glitches, but should be back in the game shortly.<\/p>\n<h2>New Locations<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_109986\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-109986\" style=\"width: 840px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-109986\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/loot-lake-whirlpool-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"loot lake whirpool fortnite season 6\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/loot-lake-whirlpool-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/loot-lake-whirlpool-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/loot-lake-whirlpool-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/loot-lake-whirlpool-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/loot-lake-whirlpool-664x374.jpg 664w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/loot-lake-whirlpool-238x134.jpg 238w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/loot-lake-whirlpool-436x246.jpg 436w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/loot-lake-whirlpool-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/loot-lake-whirlpool-304x170.jpg 304w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/loot-lake-whirlpool-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/loot-lake-whirlpool.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-109986\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Loot Lake&#8217;s new whirlpool<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The map itself has also undergone some huge changes. Loot Lake has undergone a total makeover: the house at the center of the lake now floats above the cube, leaving a swirling purple-tinged whirlpool at the center. Falling into the center of the pool won&#8217;t kill you&#8230; but it will send you flying. This is in keeping with the anti-gravity properties demonstrated by the cube.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_109987\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-109987\" style=\"width: 840px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-109987\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/vampire-castle-sunset-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"fortnite season 6 haunted hills vampire castle\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/vampire-castle-sunset-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/vampire-castle-sunset-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/vampire-castle-sunset-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/vampire-castle-sunset-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/vampire-castle-sunset-664x374.jpg 664w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/vampire-castle-sunset-238x134.jpg 238w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/vampire-castle-sunset-436x246.jpg 436w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/vampire-castle-sunset-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/vampire-castle-sunset-304x170.jpg 304w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/vampire-castle-sunset-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/vampire-castle-sunset.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-109987\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Vampire Castle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Also obvious from the sky is the huge gothic castle now looming above Haunted Hills. This creepy, vampiric abode is home to several chests and some spooky gothic decor. It&#8217;s somewhat difficult to reach, however&#8230; unless you parachute directly onto it, you&#8217;ll have to build ramps up the side of the hill to gain access.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_109988\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-109988\" style=\"width: 840px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-109988\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/corn-fields-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"fatal fields fortnite season 6 corn\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/corn-fields-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/corn-fields-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/corn-fields-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/corn-fields-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/corn-fields-664x374.jpg 664w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/corn-fields-238x134.jpg 238w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/corn-fields-436x246.jpg 436w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/corn-fields-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/corn-fields-304x170.jpg 304w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/corn-fields-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/corn-fields.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-109988\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The corn at Fatal Fields<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The crops at Fatal Fields are coming along nicely. Now present are vast fields of corn that totally obscure your vision when you enter them. This can lead to some horror movie-worthy encounters as your opponents hunt you through the cornstalks. The fields can also allow you to get the upper hand and lose enemies that are chasing you.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_109989\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-109989\" style=\"width: 840px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-109989\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/ruined-mansion-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"fortnite season 6 hero mansion ruins\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/ruined-mansion-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/ruined-mansion-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/ruined-mansion-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/ruined-mansion-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/ruined-mansion-664x374.jpg 664w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/ruined-mansion-238x134.jpg 238w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/ruined-mansion-436x246.jpg 436w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/ruined-mansion-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/ruined-mansion-304x170.jpg 304w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/ruined-mansion-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/ruined-mansion.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-109989\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The ruined mansion<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Older locations have also undergone makeovers. The superhero mansion from Season 4 is crumbling into ruins. Windows have been boarded up and furniture removed, and the exterior is overgrown by plants and vines. The villain lair on the outskirts of Snobby Shores is also in a similar state of disrepair, with the bunker slowly disintegrating.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_109990\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-109990\" style=\"width: 840px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-109990\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/spooky-house-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"fortnite season 6 spooky hosuse\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/spooky-house-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/spooky-house-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/spooky-house-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/spooky-house-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/spooky-house-664x374.jpg 664w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/spooky-house-238x134.jpg 238w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/spooky-house-436x246.jpg 436w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/spooky-house-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/spooky-house-304x170.jpg 304w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/spooky-house-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/spooky-house.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-109990\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Spooky house in Pleasant Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Other locations on the map have also received some spooky, Halloween themed cosmetic upgrades, such as this house in Pleasant Park. Ghosts are also hanging from streetlights in Tilted Towers and on windmills in Fatal Fields. It&#8217;s all in keeping with Season 6&#8217;s new dark theme.<\/p>\n<h2>Mysterious Glyphs<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_109991\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-109991\" style=\"width: 840px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-109991\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/glyph-blight-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"fortnite season 6 glyph blight\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/glyph-blight-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/glyph-blight-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/glyph-blight-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/glyph-blight-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/glyph-blight-664x374.jpg 664w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/glyph-blight-238x134.jpg 238w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/glyph-blight-436x246.jpg 436w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/glyph-blight-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/glyph-blight-304x170.jpg 304w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/glyph-blight-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/glyph-blight.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-109991\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A glyph blight<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Players will also notice\u00a0that the areas marked by glyphs in Season 5 have undergone some dramatic changes. The surrounding areas have morphed into grey, blighted wasteland. Sound in these areas is eerily dampened except for a mysterious pulsing noise, gnarled trees stretch skyward, and the glyphs emanate unearthly light. The function of these glyphs is still a mystery&#8230; but the cube is apparently calling them home. As of this article, the cube and the house above it have floated across the map to the glyph near Pleasant Park.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_109992\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-109992\" style=\"width: 840px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-109992\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/shadow-stone-aerial-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"fortnite season 6 glyph summoning cube\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/shadow-stone-aerial-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/shadow-stone-aerial-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/shadow-stone-aerial-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/shadow-stone-aerial-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/shadow-stone-aerial-664x374.jpg 664w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/shadow-stone-aerial-238x134.jpg 238w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/shadow-stone-aerial-436x246.jpg 436w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/shadow-stone-aerial-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/shadow-stone-aerial-304x170.jpg 304w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/shadow-stone-aerial-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/shadow-stone-aerial.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-109992\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shadow Stone glyph summoning<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Positioning directly above the glyph, the cube has begun ripping the symbol out of the ground, apparently attempting to assimilate it into its form somehow. It&#8217;s unclear why the cube is doing this- or what will happen when the ritual is complete- but it seems like it&#8217;ll have some dark implications for the Battle Royale map.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_109994\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-109994\" style=\"width: 840px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-109994\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/shadow-stone-summoning-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"fortnite season 6 glyph summoning \" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/shadow-stone-summoning-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/shadow-stone-summoning-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/shadow-stone-summoning-2-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/shadow-stone-summoning-2-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/shadow-stone-summoning-2-664x374.jpg 664w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/shadow-stone-summoning-2-238x134.jpg 238w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/shadow-stone-summoning-2-436x246.jpg 436w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/shadow-stone-summoning-2-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/shadow-stone-summoning-2-304x170.jpg 304w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/shadow-stone-summoning-2-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/shadow-stone-summoning-2.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-109994\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">What&#8217;s coming from those portals&#8230;?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>From the spooky to the sinister, Fortnite Season 6 seems to have something dark in store. 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