If you woke up and logged into the lobby expecting a simple prank, you probably got more than you bargained for. Epic Games is notorious for being unpredictable, but the Fortnite update April 1 actually delivered a massive content drop that most people assumed was just a elaborate joke. It isn't. We're looking at a legitimate crossover with Mortal Kombat, a weird set of "anti-gamer" quests, and some major balance shifts that are going to mess with the meta for the rest of Chapter 6 Season 2.
Honestly, the community was halfway expecting them to just put a giant "L" on the map and call it a day. Instead, we got Patch v34.21.
The Mortal Kombat Invasion is Actually Real
Forget the rumors; Scorpion is officially on the island. This isn't just a skin in the shop. He is a full-blown NPC boss located at one of the three new POIs introduced in this update. If you want to find him, you'll need to head to The Pit, The Living Forest, or The Dead Pool. These locations are direct rips from the Mortal Kombat universe, and they feel incredibly out of place—in a good way—against the urban "Lawless" theme of this season.
Fighting Scorpion is a nightmare if you aren't prepared. He uses a "Get Over Here!" spear mechanic that pulls you right into melee range. If you manage to take him down, he drops Scorpion’s Kombat Kit, a Mythic melee weapon that basically turns you into a ninja. You also get the First Blood Medallion. This thing is interesting because it grants a speed boost after your first elimination in a fight, though it does mark your location on the map.
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It's a high-risk, high-reward playstyle.
What's in the Loot Pool?
Epic decided to unvault some heavy hitters to keep the chaos levels high. The Infiltrator Pump Shotgun is back, and it’s received a massive 20% damage buff. If you’re a fan of close-quarters combat, this is your new best friend. On the flip side, the TwinMag AR is back too, but they nerfed its damage by three points per shot. It still feels okay, but you’ll definitely notice the extra bullets required to drop someone at mid-range.
- Unvaulted: Scoped Burst SMG
- Unvaulted: Water Sprites (Great for healing near the new pools)
- New: Mortal Kombat "Klassic" Bundle in the shop
- Vaulted: Twin Mag SMG and Hammer AR
Those Weird April Fools Quests
Look, Epic has a sense of humor. The "LTE Loose Quests" are only available for about 24 hours, and they are basically designed to make you play like a complete scrub. They’re worth about 46,000 XP in total if you finish the whole set, so even if they feel stupid, you should probably do them to level up that Battle Pass.
The "Touch Grass" quest is peak trolling. You literally have to stand on a grassy surface for 60 seconds. In a game where everyone is building 5-star hotels the second they hear a gunshot, standing still in a field feels like a death sentence.
Then there's the "Find the Coolest Player" quest. Basically, you just have to find a mirror. There are plenty in the bathrooms at Brutal Boxcars. You look in the mirror, the quest completes. It's simple, it's dumb, and it's classic Fortnite.
The Quest List (Sorta)
- Place anything but first: You actually have to lose. If you get a Victory Royale, the quest fails.
- Break open chests: Don't search them. Smashing them with your pickaxe counts.
- Drive safely: Stay on the road for 100 meters without hitting a single thing.
- Fishing for junk: You need to catch a weapon or ammo, not a fish.
Why This Update Matters for the Meta
Beyond the jokes, the Fortnite update April 1 is a turning point for Chapter 6 Season 2. The addition of the Mortal Kombat stages provides a whole new verticality to the map. The Pit, for example, features that iconic bridge. Fighting on it is a gamble because players are already trying to "uppercut" each other off the edge to simulate the classic fatalities.
We're also seeing the start of the "Void Zones" rumor. While not fully active yet, some players have noticed gravity distortions around the new POIs. This ties into the leaks about a potential Doom Slayer event later in April. Epic is clearly using this patch to bridge the gap between the criminal underworld theme and something much more supernatural.
Actionable Steps for Today
If you're hopping on today, don't just wander around. Focus on these three things before the daily reset:
- Farm the XP: Get those "Loose Quests" done immediately. They disappear at 8 AM ET on April 2nd. You won't get an easier 46k XP all season.
- Hunt Scorpion: Drop at The Pit early. It's a bloodbath right now, but getting that Kombat Kit Mythic early in a match is a guaranteed ticket to the top 10.
- Test the Pump: With the 20% buff, the Infiltrator Pump is arguably the best shotgun in the game right now. Practice your timing in Creative if you haven't used it in a few seasons.
The Fortnite update April 1 might have started as a joke, but the changes to the map and the loot pool are very real. Don't get caught touching grass when someone with a Scorpion spear is lurking in the bushes.