Hidden messages indicate return of the train in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3

The latest season of Fortnite introduced the theme of Wrecked, with the arrival of the Wastelanders and the derailment of the fan-favorite train in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3. The train, introduced in the previous season, had become popular due to its loot cache and ease of transport across the map. The rail network was one of the top highlights of the last season.

This season of the map began with a derailment of the train and the lonely rail tracks that lay to waste in this new sandy biome. However, certain theories suggest that the end of the train is far from over. Is the train coming back or is the sandy biome the final graveyard for this mechanical beast? Let's find out.

Note: This article is speculative in nature. Readers are advised to take everything with a grain of salt.

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The train in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3 is a sorry sight

The train can be found derailed here

The train in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3 lays derailed beside a station (Image via Epic Games)

The fan-favorite train can be found derailed at a station on the South of the new Wrecked map. The arrival of the notorious Wastelanders seems to have something to do with the train's derailment and disastrous situation.

The train is partially covered in sand and contains a few chests that players can loot for weapons and other consumables. Apart from that, players cannot interact with the train in any way.

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The train is hiding a sinister secret

A sinister graffiti of The Wanderer adorns the train in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3 (Image via Epic Games)

On the body of the derailed train is a seemingly normal graffiti with a secret that fans and players were quick to point out. The white hooded figure is the Wanderer, the mysterious danger that the Oracle had warned about in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2.

The Wanderer was seen on the body of Pandora's box which was opened by Zeus and this essentially indicates that along with Nitro and the Wastelanders, The Wanderer was released from the box too. It must be noted that the Wanderer is only on the map and as the name suggests, he wanders or travels - just like the train did in the last season.

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There is another indication that the train might be back

The board near The Underworld depicts the updated map with the rail network for the train in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3 (Image via Epic Games)

Another indicator of the possible return of the train in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3 is a subtle signboard that hides in plain sight in this season's map. This map, located near the Underworld, clearly highlights the rail network but with the updated map of this season.

Fans speculate that the intact rail network throughout the map indicates that the devious train will be back, stronger and better. It must also be noted that the train is simply derailed and covered with a thin layer of sand, as opposed to being destroyed or buried under the sand.

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Fortnite had something planned for the train

Fortnite definitely had something planned for this beast on wheels, as evident from the leaked Fortnite Roadmap. The second tile in the Battle Royale tab clearly shows a train chugging along in the background.

The pile of smoke into the sky also suggests that this train could be revamped or Nitro'd into a Steam engine and the spikes and weapons sticking out of its side might indicate that if the train returns, it might be armored and contain turrets or body-mounted weapons.

These images clearly show that Fortnite had something planned for the train and its revival. Players can all but wait till the developers reveal what they have in store for the beloved train in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3.

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The train is a beloved feature introduced in the last season and players across the globe pray for its return in this vehicle-heavy season of Fortnite. The train was a unique and innovative addition to the title, with its numerous loot chests, lockers, and its scenic journey across the map in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2.