The War Bus is officially live in Fortnite courtesy of the Chapter 5 Season 3 update. Here’s how to hijack one in-game.
A drivable Armored Battle Bus previously joined Fortnite in Chapter 3, spawning in with lethal tools like a Cow Catcher and Anti-Vehicle Turret.
Chapter 5’s third seasonhas reintroduced it as a War Bus, of which there are two on the massive Island during any given match.
Players who stake their claim on the armored ride will have little trouble dominating the battlefield, especially given the bus’ rigged weapons.
Where to find the War Bus
Because new NPCs called Patrollers constantly drive the War Bus around the map, it’ll never remain in a single location. Players hoping to take one over must track them down as a result. But this should prove a simple task sinceFortnite’sWar Bus will appear on the map as a gold icon.
The map will also display a couple of other gold icons to identify Boss NPCs. These icons will never leave their designated posts during a match, so ignore them when looking for the War Bus.
Taking control of the War Bus won’t always be a walk in the park. For one, thePatrollers will stop at nothing to protect their vehicles, though taking them down shouldn’t prove too much of a hassle.
In addition, players may find themselves having toface off against a Boss NPC in a souped-up car riding ahead of the bus. These foes can be tough to manage in one-on-one skirmishes, so having the best weapons at the ready is ideal.
However, it’s also possible to avoid the Boss in these scenarios by making a run for the War Bus when they’re reloading or strafing around the area. From there,hijacking the bus is as easy as approaching the door and entering it just as one would any other Fortnite vehicle.
For more on Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3, check out our guides on thenew Mythic weapons,Fallout’s T-60 Power Armor, and theNuka-Cola power-up.
Brianna Reeves is a Games Writer on Dexerto’s US team. She is a Gaming expert, covering Baldur’s Gate, Diablo, Pokemon, fighting games, first-person shooters, and single-player games. Brianna has bylines at CBR, PlayStation LifeStyle, and ScreenRant.
