Fortnite Superman Update: New Fortress of Solitude POI, Mythic Powers & Core Medallion Buff
Fortnite’s latest update brings major changes—from a Superman-themed POI to new mythic abilities and significant gameplay balance tweaks. Whether you’re hunting for mobility, exotic weapons, or the newest edge in the meta, this patch has something for you.
Let’s break it down 👇
🏰 1. New POI: Fortress of Solitude
Location: Ice biome (bottom edge of Chapter 5 map)
Release Date: July 15th
What’s Inside:
- Hope NPC:
- – Sells Exotic Sentinel Pump Shotgun (freezes enemies briefly)
- – Offers Shockwave Grenades
- Superman NPC:
- – Offers a Rift-to-Go teleportation service
- Loot Tip:
- – Minimal floor loot—expect hot drops from players hunting the Exotic Pump.
Should You Drop Here?
- ✅ Great if you want the exotic pump or are a Superman fan.
- ⚠️ Risky early game; consider rotating in mid-match when chaos dies down.
🦸 2. New Superman Mythic Ability
How to Get It:
- Superman logos spawn with 50% chance before 2nd zone
- Flashing marker shows spawn point—watch for knockback radius
- First player to reach it becomes Superman for 4:30 minutes
Superman Powers:
- Super Punch: ≈80 damage (better than Heat Vision)
- Heat Vision: Buffed, but still underwhelming at long range
- Flight: Clunky—easily countered by mobile players
- Siphon: Restores HP on kills (scales by squad size)
Final Verdict:
- 🎯 Fun, not broken—skip it for meta play, grab it for highlight reels.
⚖️ 3. Patch Buffs, Nerfs & Bugs
🔼 Buffs:
- Superman (in-play):
- – +500–800 HP (squad scaling)
- – Siphon boost: 10 → 45 HP
- – Heat Vision: Higher DPS, lasts 5:30
- Exotic Hyperburst Pistol:
- – Stronger shockwave blast (still less meta than gloves/capes)
🔽 Nerfs:
- Mobility hit:
- – Grapple cancel trick removed across all grapplers
🐞 Bug Note:
- You can’t use Medkits or Bandages while airborne/sprint-jumping (Chug Jugs still work).
- Workaround: Stick to Chugs or avoid aggressive healing while mobile.
🥇 4. Best New Item: The Core Medallion
Why it’s meta-defining:
- Adds a “dash” effect when sprint-jumping
- Nearly unlimited sprint with ultra-low stamina cost
- Enables next-level rotations and movement outplays
How to Get It:
- Deal ~100 damage to Superman (you don’t need the kill)
Why You Want It:
- ✔️ Zoom across the map with minimal effort
- ✔️ Slide under fire, jump through builds, and control positioning
- ✔️ Improves with Hero Rank—scales over time
Pro Tip: You don’t need to win the Superman fight—just tag him for the medallion and dip out.
🔚 Final Thoughts
Skip the Superman role unless you’re chasing clips. The Core Medallion is the real winner—offering unmatched mobility and long-term utility. And if you’re looking for a fun themed drop, Fortress of Solitude’s Exotic Pump is a spicy early-game option.
