The wait is over for Fortnite players. In Chapter 5 Season 2, Midas is finally returning, and now all players will have a chance at getting the fan-favorite skin again! To top it off, there is possibly another version of the Midas skin that you could obtain.
The update is coming very soon, so buckle in your seatbelts, and read on to know more about the upcoming Rise of Midas update and what you can expect.
Midas is Finally Coming Back to Fortnite
It all began when the official Fortnite account on X dropped a hyped teaser, simply stating, “Midas returns.”
Midas returns. pic.twitter.com/3F3JguFBUZ
— Fortnite (@FortniteGame) March 17, 2024
The game’s humongous fandom all burst into excitement at once, as Midas is one of the most interesting characters and beloved skins in the community.
Adding fuel to the fire, popular content creator and reliable Fortnite leaker, iFireMonkey, revealed some exciting details about the upcoming Midas update.
According to iFireMonkey, the much-anticipated Midas update is scheduled to be released on March 19th, hardly 48 hours away from the time of this article. It’s speculated that in addition to Midas, players might also be able to access the Hades mythic chain in the same update, another cool item to add to your account.
What to Expect in Fortnite’s “Rise of Midas” Update
iFireMonkey provided a comprehensive rundown of what players can expect in the v29.01 “Rise of Midas” update.
Players can expect to encounter Golden Chickens, or “Gregs,” which lay golden eggs that grant gold. The update will also enable the Drum Gun and Boss Midas Drum Gun. The Chain of Hades item will be introduced, an effective counter for the Thunderbolt of Zeus.
For those looking for a change of pace, the exciting Floor is Lava Limited Time Mode (LTM) will be available, with guns enabled. Every chest drops legendary rarity weapons and consumables for an exhilarating gameplay experience. Players will also have access to the Banana of the Gods consumable.
The update will introduce Midas Vending Machines and Station Consoles, providing players with additional ways to acquire items and upgrades. You’ll have the opportunity to upgrade your weapons to legendary rarity using the Golden Weapon Upgrade Service for 500 Bars.
To keep players engaged, new quests will be gradually released over the course of approximately seven days, with plenty of new challenges to do and rewards to gain.
Another thing to quickly mention:
Currently the Ascendant Midas skin doesn't have an Item Shop version as of yet and is similar to Shadow Midas in how he started out as only an NPC.
There is a chance for the shop version to be added in the v29.01 update, but as of now it's only… pic.twitter.com/TMWwSzkSWl
— iFireMonkey (@iFireMonkey) March 17, 2024
Currently, the Ascendant Midas skin exists only as an NPC. However, most players are certain that a shop version may be added in the v29.01 update, so keep your fingers crossed!
With the highly anticipated Midas update just around the corner, Fortnite players are eagerly counting down the hours until they can get their hands on the skin.
Are you excited to see Midas make his return? Share your thoughts and anticipation in the comments below!
