Fortnite Season 8 brings a volcano, pirates, cannon – and a banana suit

Radical map changes and fun pirate-themed skins give a fresh look to counter strong competition from Apex Legends

The latest season of Fortnite is now live, introducing a major new volcano area, as well as a host of pirate-themed locations and features.

Season 8 kicked off early on Thursday morning with the arrival of a gigantic volcano in the north east of the island, spewing lava along various large channels. This fiery liquid dishes out damage to players who step in it (and makes them bounce), providing a new environmental hazard.