Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 1 is hitting its stride, with speculation about the Grotto's return buzzing since last month. Fresh leaks suggest it's back as Grotto 2.0, introducing a revamped cave to shake up the island.
While Epic Games hasn't confirmed it yet, reliable sources point to a new cave POI that could transform gameplay. As Fortnite veterans who've tracked seasons from Chapter 1, we've seen how these additions keep the Battle Royale meta fresh.
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Chapter 3 launched with massive map overhauls, new mechanics, characters, and ongoing seasonal updates building toward an epic climax. A recent leak reveals a new cave POI designed to alter player strategies significantly.
The original Grotto debuted in Chapter 2 Season 2 as a key Point of Interest at H5 coordinates, nestled between Dirty Docks and Retail Row. It featured phone booths for henchmen disguises, ziplines, security cameras, and turrets that targeted undisguised players.
"When the IOs arrive on the map during week 6/7 with their drillers, they will have 5 outposts on the map around The Seven and a real POI called 'Covert Canyon' and codenamed 'Crazy Cave' is a counterpart to 'The Sanctuary' and likely also the Mythic SMG slot," noted trusted leaker HYPEX.
HYPEX added that Brutus' Henchmen now drop 36 ammo (down from 60) in update 18.40, possibly teasing this via Battle Pass loading screens. The original was an underground MODIFIER facility with patrolling shadow henchmen.
Players spotted dropping water levels in Grotto pools post-v18.10, which dipped further in 18.20, fueling excitement for these changes.
