Fortnite IO Guards stand out among Season 8's NPCs. Unlike quest-giving characters, they aggressively attack players near their sites, sparking battles audible across the map. Data miners report these guards have shifted from massive satellite stations to compact new bases, with fresh leaks unveiling more details—including their masks finally coming off.
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IO Guards in Fortnite Battle Royale are AI-controlled enemies first introduced in Chapter 2: Season 5, appearing in elevators at various map spots. They returned in Chapter 2: Season 7 at IO Satellite Stations, IO Camps, and Corny Complex, fueling intrigue with their secretive presence.
"There's an unreleased IO spawn location/base named 'IO – B,' plus an unmasked version of IO Guards and an IO skin (800 V-Bucks). We might see this all when Slone reaches the Bunker in the next 1-3 updates," notes trusted leaker HYPEX. Epic Games has yet to release this unmasked IO Guard variant.
Expertly trained to defend IO bases, these guards wield unique weapons lootable upon defeat. Leaks also confirm an upcoming Item Shop cosmetic tied to IO Guards, priced at 800 V-Bucks.
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