Fortnite leaks indicate Chapter 5 map could be the largest one yet

An unfinished version of the Fortnite Chapter 5 map was recently leaked. It is called Helios and features four distinct biomes - Sakura, Boreal Forest, Tundra, and Chaparral. It looks a lot like the OG map that is currently in play due to the excessive greenery.

However, the map has nothing to showcase in terms of structures or buildings. Only a vast network of roads are visible that stretch from one biome to the next. As of now, leakers/data miners have been unable to figure out how many Named Locations or Landmarks will exist on the map.

Information is very limited since this is an early build, but one thing has been ascertained - the map's size.

Note: This article is based on leaks. Readers are advised to take the information with a grain of salt.

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Fortnite Chapter 5 map might possibly be the largest island to date

According to 3D artist Koooooomar, the Fortnite Chapter 5 map will likely be the largest one to date. It covers an area of close to 3,500 meters. In a side-by-side comparison with the Chapter 4 map, it is easy to see just how much larger the upcoming one will be. From a top-down view, the difference may not seem significant, but once on the ground, it will be noticeable.

That said, the total playable area will be around 2,600 meters. This number has remained the same for years, but it is subject to change at Epic Games' discretion.

On that note, the region under shallow water is rather significant and will dictate the total playable area in the upcoming season. The mobility items featured in Chapter 5 Season 1 will play a crucial role too. If Epic Games adds in items such as the Rocket Ram and Kinetic Blade, shallow water will not be an obstacle in the least. Vehicles such as Motorboats will also make traversal easy.

Ziplines will likely be present as well. Players will be able to use them to rapidly cross water bodies and/or inaccessible terrain. If Reality Augments are added back to the mix, they too will provide mobility and make crossing shallow water easier.

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Will swimming be re-enabled in Fortnite Chapter 5?

To make OG Fortnite feel like the good old days, Epic Games has disabled swimming. When stepping into a large/deep water body, players are instantly eliminated. If they are playing with a team, their Reboot Card is automatically collected.

Moving forward, in Fortnite Chapter 5, it's safe to assume that swimming will be re-enabled. Considering many regions of the map feature somewhat deep water bodies, swimming will be the easiest option to get across. If nothing else, it provides players with more alternatives for traversing the map.