Season 3 of Epic Games' battle royaleFortnitehas been defined by its underwater theming, as the in-game map being flooded introduced mechanics like water skiing behind loot sharks, as well as acrossover with DC Comics’Aquaman. However, as the map has begun to drain, players are waiting on a promised update adding cars to drive aroundFortnite’s island. Now it seems that update is finally on its way.
The officialFortniteTwitter account posted an image of a blue-and-red car called “Whiplash” today, and with it told fans they can experience the Joy Ride Update starting July 16, 2025. Driving cars has been teased since the initial trailer for Season 3 was released, but on July 23 it was announced over social media thatFortnite’s car update would be delayedfor “a few weeks until we’re road ready.”
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Despite the delay, players already have a good idea of what they may be able to expect coming intoFortnitethis week. Data minersleaked mechanical and damage values forFortnitevehiclesusing files from version 13.30, while also revealing there are a variety of automobiles to choose from including sedans, sports cars, pickup trucks, and semi-trucks.
Cars have been present all overFortnite’s map since Season 3: Splashdown began in mid-June, so fans of the game should be excited to finally get their hands on one. However,Fortniteremoved police cars amid Black Lives Matter protestsagainst police brutality all over the world following the highly-publicized deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and others, so they will likely not be included in the update.
More updates throughout Season 3’s run have added lots of activities and new locales to explore for fans of the battle royale as water drains from its map. For instance, last week anew location called Coral Castle came toFortnitein place of a huge whirlpool, validating weeks worth of leaks suggesting Atlantis would be added into the game.
As exciting as new content is for fans of Epic Games' blockbuster title, including the long-anticipated Joy Ride Update,Fortnitehas also become famous for its in-game “live” events.Fortnitehas hosted screenings for movies and trailers, as well as concerts with artists like Travis Scott. Recently, Epic Games announced Japanese musician Kenshi Yonezu will host the game’s next Party Royale on August 7.
Fortniteis available now on mobile, PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One. PS5 and Xbox Series X versions are in development.
