Fortnite Chapter 5: Peter Griffin and Solid Snake battle pass explained

It's a mad world. All is not as it seems on the new island, either, with "The Society" said to be masterminding behind the scenes – and kidnapping Peely.

Alongside this, Fortnite has introduced lots of new weapons, vehicles, areas to explore and Society Medallions to unlock, so there's plenty to keep you busy.

The new Big Bang Battle Pass is now live, too. Available until March 2024, anyone can earn rewards across Fortnite battle royale, creator-made islands and the new Rocket Racing, LEGO Fortnite and Fortnite Festival - so there's plenty of opportunities to get hold of all the new additions.

With that all in mind, here's everything you need to know about the new battle pass in Fortnite Chapter 5 – including Peter Griffin and Solid Snake's battle pass appearance.

When is the Fortnite Chapter 5 release date?

Fortnite Chapter 5 was released by Epic on 3rd December 2023. It will run for three months before concluding on 8th March 2024 at 2am ET (7am UK time).

It kicked off one day after the huge Big Bang Event on Saturday 2nd December - which ushered in a "new beginning" for Fortnite. The event was headlined by US rapper Eminem, with millions jumping into the one-0ff event.

Are Peter Griffin and Solid Snake in the Fortnite Chapter 5 battle pass?

The new Fortnite Big Bang battle pass is now live for 950 V-Bucks, with a Peter Griffen skin from Family Guy unlockable at level 70 – and he's super swole!

There are a handful of Family Guy-related items, like the Petercopter, Buttscratcher, Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm-Flaling Tubeman and a Brian Griffin backpack. Two further skins for Peter Griffin also see him in a black suit and top hat or the same suit but painted gold.

Solid Snake, on the other hand, is a little different. The Metal Gear character is indeed coming to Fortnite, but will not be unlockable directly through the battle pass.

Instead, it's believed that the character will be available by completing several specific quests in-game – think similar to that of unlocking Superman.

Solid Snake will be a part of the Gaming Legends Series. Once we have more details on how to get Solid Snake, we'll update this page.

It's also worth noting that anyone who completes the Big Bang Battle Pass will also redeem 1,500 V-Bucks.

Is there a trailer for Fortnite Chapter 5?

Yes, a trailer showcasing the new story was debuted by Epic Games on 2nd December 2023. We also get a brief look at Peter Griffin and Solid Snake in action. Watch below:

Additionally, Epic Games posted a video specifically teasing Peter Griffin's appearance in Fortnite. It sees Meowscles trying to convince the Family Guy character to get into shape. Check it out:

We're expecting Solid Snake to get his own debut video at some point in future, so keep an eye out for that.

What else is in Fortnite Chapter 5?

Fans of Fortnite can expect three new modes in Fortnite. This first includes a new survival crafting game in LEGO Fortnite that will the plastic bricks combined with the battle royale. It will become available on 7th December 2023.

The second will be Rocket Racing, a new arcade racer from the developers behind Rocket League (Psyonix). That new mode will arrive on 8th December 2023.

Last but not least, Fortnite Festival is a new music game where players can perform in a band with friends. Developed by Rock Band studio Harmonix, The Weeknd will headline the first Fortnite Festival Season 1 as a Music Icon. The first gig starts on 9th December 2023.

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