Hope could be the key to the future of the Fortnite storyline

Modified Jun 15, 2024 17:45 GMT

Hope could be the key to the future of the Fortnite storyline — Hope could be more important to the Fortnite storyline than players thought. (Image via Epic Games)

Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3 is ripe with content for players to explore and experiment with, as the new wasteland season has added a whole new dimension to the title's gameplay. The season has also been packed with storyline elements players have been yearning for since Chapter 4. The intricate narrative Epic Games is crafting around the Chapter 5 island suggests that Hope, the leader of the Underground, could be a major player in the storyline moving forward.

This is not an unfounded speculation since Hope has been seen in the trailers for all three seasons in Chapter 5, clearly hinting at her role in the narrative. The character was first introduced as a normal human being in Chapter 5 Season 1, taking the fight to The Society, led by her sister Valeria.

However, unlike most in-game characters, Hope has not only managed to stay a part of the storyline but has also achieved various feats, including dethroning Zeus, the King of the Gods himself in Chapter 5 Season 2.

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Hope could lead the Fortnite storyline in Chapter 5 Season 3

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Now, it seems like Epic Games is making space for her in the Chapter 5 Season 3 narrative too, as evidenced by certain NPCs around the Season 3 map having unique dialogue when players interact with them while wearing the Hope skin. This was brought to light by Scyan, a prominent figure in the community who has been an avid observer of storyline developments in the game.

From the information available in the game, it seems that Hope is on the path to opening Pandora's Box, which was surprisingly not destroyed during the Chapter 5 Season 2 Mount Olympus statue live event and instead, simply dissipated into the water. It is interesting to note that Valeria was responsible for bringing Pandora's Box to the Island in the first place, and now Hope, her sister, seems to be following in her footsteps.

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Another interesting point is that in many different interpretations, Pandora's Box is said to hold the power of 'hope' in it. This might be a nod to Hope's journey towards opening Pandora's Box and acquiring the power to battle Megalo Don, and his Wasteland Warriors. This venture might also lead to her being trapped inside, sacrificing herself to protect the Island.

As Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3 unfolds further, it will be interesting to see how Charlie Wen's story takes Hope's character forward and how characters like The Wanderer and Doctor Doom fit into it down the line.

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Edited by Arundhoti Palit