Players have discovered a glitch in Fortnite that allows them to fly around The Island like Superman, but only for a short period of time. Fortnite Season 4 is Marvel-themed filling the battle royale will all sorts of superhero cosmetics and abilities, but this is one superpower the devs didn't intend to make the cut.
Fortnite Season 4 introduced superhero abilities that replaced mythic weapons. These abilities can be found by eliminating bosses or looting supplies at Quinjet Patrol locations. As the season has progressed more powers have been added. Each ability is tied to a Marvel hero or villain. Silver Surfer's Surfboard, Doctor Doom's Gauntlets, and Thor's Hammer are just a few of the powers players can harness during Fortnite Season 4. Some of these abilities allow players to glide or jump a short distance, but nothing compared to the flying exploit that players have found.
Redditor OmegaReu posted a clip to the dedicated Fortnite subreddit, in which they demonstrated themselves flying around Fortnite's island using an exploit. They also showed the steps players need to take in order to set up this trick, and it's not a simple glitch to execute since players will need to gather a few resources that aren't always easy to find. In the video, OmegaReu uses a Pepper, two Spicy Fish, a Crash Pad, and Iron Man's gauntlets to emulate a knock-off Superman. Most of these items can be found with a bit of luck while foraging, but Iron Man will have to be faced head-on to obtain his gauntlets.
OmegaReu claims in their post that the glitch can be performed in an actual round of Fortnite, but they tested the glitch in an experimental Battle Lab with normal settings. Starting in a body of water, they placed a Crash Pad on a ramp in front of them before eating the Pepper and pre-caught Spicy Fish. They then used Iron Man's gauntlets to launch themselves into the air before landing in the water and diving into the Crash Pad. This combination of increased speed and lowered gravity allowed OmegaReu to fly across the map in Superman's signature plank position. While the flying didn't last too long, they were able to fly halfway across the map in a matter of seconds.
Hopefully, this glitch won't get patched out as it utilizes Fortnite's mechanics as they are intended but in a creative manner. Plus, this glitch doesn't allow players to fly forever, and will likely send them soaring into the storm. Or, maybe Epic Games will see this clip and add a new ability to Fortnite that emulates this reaction.
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Source: OmegaReu