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‘Fortnite’ Returns After 36-Hour Blackout — But Why Did It Shut Down?
Millions of gamers were unable to play Fortnite following a live Season 10 event called "The End" on Sunday (October 13), which sucked everything, including the players and the game's entire universe, into a black hole without any explanation. But, now it's been confirmed that the blackout was all part of Epic Games' elaborate plan to promote Fornite's new chapter, which includes a new map as well as other added additions to the game.
Below, everything you need to know about 'Fortnite' Chapter 2.
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