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At long last, the alien invasion is finally over! That being said though, Fortnite’s island is full of…cubes? We always get a certain theme when it comes to starting with a new season, and this time, when Season 8 launched, it was simply called “Cubed”.
While we won’t get into the nitty-gritty of how the story is going so far because of its intricacy, the basic premise is that the cubes that were used to power the alien mothership that used to abduct players has now been set free, resulting in the cubes wreaking havoc on the island.
Besides that though, players can expect a combination of new weapons, locations, characters, and skins in the Fortnite Item Shop. Heck, there are even portals that transport players into a monster-filled realm. So just what can we expect in Season 2: Chapter 8 of Fortnite? Let’s find out.
When talking about the Battle Pass in Fortnite, it’s pretty much the same thing every time. Veterans will be happy to know that the Season 8 Battle Pass will come at a familiar price point of 950 V-Bucks or approximately $10 for those that want to unlock all of the premium goodies. The free Battle Pass is available for everyone, but they won’t be able to get the more wanted items such as skins that aren’t available in the Fortnite Item Shop.
For those that want to skip the grind, they have the option to avail the premium track of the Battle Pass which costs 2,800 V-Bucks or approximately $25. This lets players skip 25 tiers in an instant, thereby granting them the ability to start their grind to tier 100 a quarter of the way through already.
The Season 8 Battle Pass will be coming with all sorts of unique items that players can collect. From villainous skins such as Carnage down to ultra-vibrant unicorns, there’s a lot to cover in terms of variety. Marvel characters have always popped in and out of Fortnite, so it’s no surprise to have Carnage in for the ride. There are also the likes of characters that are unique to the storyline in Fortnite such as Charlotte and Fabio Sparklemane. Exclusive content is given in abundance to Fortnite players this time for those that get the premium Battle Pass, and the best part of all this is that they can earn free V-Bucks along the way that’s enough to purchase the next season’s Battle Pass.
It’s like a neverending cycle of getting free Battle Passes after every season!
Perhaps the biggest change that’s coming to Season 8 is that there’s a new element coming called “The Sideways”. Described as a “monster-filled reality” that’s “dark” and “malevolent”, it’s what’s being spread by the cubes that are now creating chaos within Fortnite’s island. Players will be able to access them by entering through portals. With the addition of monster NPCs called Cube Monsters, features will include low gravity and the inability to build anything. This will certainly impact the different island locations.
At the very least, there’s still some fun to be had with “The Sideways” in the form of new weapons. Players can craft and create superpowered “sideways” weapons in Season 8 by accumulating a new crafting component from those areas. These new materials are called Cube Monster Parts. Oh, and don’t forget, classic guns such as the harpoon gun and automatic sniper rifle will be making a comeback.
With the fate of the island up to the players, it’s your job to protect it. Since Season 8 is all about an all-out war against the Cubes, support from far and wide is needed if players want to secure a future for their beloved island. Since there will be fellow Loopers (players that go in and out of the portals) across the island, you have the option to donate the Bars that you earn to certain construction sites where Turret Stations will be built.
It’s certainly a bizarre time for Fortnite players this time around. With Chapter 2: Season 8 all about fighting back against the Cubes, one would think that the alien invasion that we had in the last season was so much better. Sure they abducted players into their mothership, but they at least gave them enhancements that ultimately buffed them.
But hey, at least there are some cool exclusive skins in the Battle Pass that aren’t available in the Fortnite Item Shop!
What do you think of Chapter 2: Season 8 of Fortnite so far? Let us know down below.
Do you know that moment when playing a game and your mouth opens widely and you say, “This is what next-gen gaming is meant to be like?” Exactly what happens about five minutes into Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. From the first rift you leap through, you realize it’s not just another platformer. Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, despite its age, is one of the games you can totally play today because it remains one of the most polished, visually stunning, and fun action-platformers on PlayStation.
The game starts with a hero's celebration gone wrong—an oldie but goodie cliché that Insomniac Games somehow still manages to make fresh. Dr Nefarious, the fabulously deranged villain of the franchise, returns with this plan so over-the-top that it practically winks at you. Through a malfunctioning dimensionator, this sends our Lombax hero Ratchet and his trusty robot buddy Clank hurtling into an alternate reality. And just like that, you're off on a whirlwind journey through universes teaming with personality and surprises.
This is a gameplay that is so madly polished that you will be sitting on the edge of your seat. You are dodging laser beams in a grimy cyberpunk city one second and riding a giant space dragon through a prehistoric jungle next. Every rift you open feels like pulling the pin on a grenade full of endless possibilities.
The Topiary Sprinkler turns enemies into shrubbery mid-fight, and I’m not gonna lie; when I saw a robot sprouting leaves for the first time, I laughed out loud. The Ricochet gun is equally satisfying, with each bounce of the projectile landing with a smack that’s practically tactile. Each weapon has its own personality, and upgrading them in the game’s skill tree feels like opening presents on Christmas morning.
This isn’t just some gimmick here to attract players who buy cheap PS4 games; it becomes way more than that. You can feel every single pull of those triggers, every step that Ratchet makes, or any dimensional shift, whether big or small. It is difficult to describe but impossible to ignore the subtlety in the triggers when you are swinging across gaps on Ratchet’s tether.
And then, we have Rivet, a Lombax from another dimension who becomes the star of the show. His attitude is somewhat sarcastic and tough, while remaining highly sensitive in a way that makes him adorable on sight. The world that Rivet lives in has been plunged into dark times as it undergoes resistance against Emperor Nefarious (yes, two Nefariouses), which sounds just as mad as it really is. The shift between Ratchet and Rivet throughout the narrative doesn’t simply seem seamless; it seems like a must.
As for visuals, Rift Apart is absolutely stunning, one of the best among PS5 adventure games. It’s not just “pretty” for a video game; it’s “stop dead in your tracks because it could be an animated Pixar film”. Each of these worlds brims with colour and intricacy. Busy neon-lit streets of Nefarious City feel very much alive with NPCs and vehicles whizzing about. In contrast, Sargasso’s dense alien foliage almost whispers to you to slow down and take it all in. It feels magical to watch new places appear without any loading screens whatsoever. This isn’t merely some kind of technical display but rather something fundamental to the pace and enthusiasm of this game.
The completionists will be rewarded by Rift Apart. The major storyline lasts between 15 and 18 hours, but Challenge Mode can keep you coming back for more. This mode allows you to restart the game with all of your weapons and upgrades already unlocked, but enemies become more challenging. Golden bolts to armor sets that change your stats or look are sprinkled generously throughout the worlds. There’s also no overlooking pocket dimensions – bite-sized platforming puzzles that are as sweetly satisfying as they are rewarding.
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is unique not just because of its gameplay mechanics or stunning visuals, both of which it has in spades; it’s got heart. Late in the game, Rivet and Clank share a quiet conversation about their fears and failures. It’s unadorned and unguarded, surprisingly human. Amidst all these mind-blowing sequences and fun gadgets that are hardly logical, those silent beats still echo at the end of time.
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is not just a game; it is an experience. It is a tribute in the form of a platformer, a demonstration of possibilities on PS5, and another emotional story that brings tears to your eyes. If you are new to the series or have been following it for a long time, this will be one journey that should never be missed. While it shares some similarities with Astro Bot—like colorful worlds, playful tone, and clever use of the DualSense controller—Rift Apart is a much larger, story-driven adventure with deeper combat and exploration.
