To mark the launch of their Kickstarter campaign, Atsushi Inaba and Hideki Kamiya at PlatinumGames have told IGN Japan what to expect from their remaster of The Wonderful 101, and why they chose to take the crowdfunding route. Kamiya told IGN Japan that the dual-screen gameplay of the Wii U version will be rearranged for a single screen on Switch and other platforms, different than the single-screen mode that existed in the Wii U versions, and that the user interface will be redesigned for modern systems. Kamiya also lamented that the easy mode in the original game was too hard, so a new easy mode is planned for the remaster to make the game more approachable. “I have another chance to share this game with the world, so I would like to make the most of that by releasing a more polished version,” said Kamiya, director of the original game. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=the-wonderful-101-remastered-screenshots-dev-photos&captions=true"] The 2013 game required the player to draw symbols on the Wii U Gamepad screen, and of course some of the target platforms for the remaster do not have touchscreens. However, the original game also allowed players to use the analogue sticks instead of the touchscreen, and Kamiya told us that this was in fact his recommended way to play, stating that he had specifically ensured that the analogue inputs were just as smooth as the touchscreen commands. PlatinumGames' Chief Creative Officer Inaba added, “We started working on the game before the Wii U platform existed, and so the core mechanics of the game predate the technology of the Wii U. So removing touch input will not heavily affect the remastered versions.” While the game will be optimized for modern game systems, the content of the main game itself will be unchanged for the remastered edition, with no new content being planned by PlatinumGames for the story mode. Instead, new content will take the shape of as-yet-undecided extra modes if the Kickstarter campaign’s relevant stretch goals are met. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2013/09/12/the-wonderful-101-hard-mode-commentary"] “The original game included a large volume of content, with tons to unlock, so adding anything to that would make it overwhelming and ruin the balance of the game,” said Kamiya. “I don’t think the fans of the original game are looking for more story content. More would not be better in this case.” “Instead, we are thinking of stretch goals that will add some other kinds of side content such as extra modes or new ways to play what was already in the main game,” added Inaba. The pair said that ideas for this content are still being worked out. Currently the announced stretch goals are only related to Steam and PS4 ports. Inaba admitted that The Wonderful 101 is a difficult game to explain and to sell, but said he feels that the depth of its gameplay would appeal to gamers. In this regard, he said he takes encouragement from the success of Platinum’s 2019 title Astral Chain, which featured similarly unusual gameplay mechanics, but was able to find a wide audience on Switch. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2013/09/16/the-wonderful-101-launch-trailer"] While The Wonderful 101 was originally published by Nintendo as a second-party title, the remaster will be published by PlatinumGames, as the Osaka company’s first self-published game. “Nintendo's kindness has allowed us to expand to other platforms,” PlatinumGames wrote in a statement sent to IGN Japan. The aim of the campaign is less about gathering funds and more about checking whether anyone even wants a remaster of the game, which is why the target sum of $50,000 is so low. Since 2013’s The Wonderful 101 was not deemed a success on Wii U, a platform that sold poorly in itself, Platinum hopes that the crowdfunding campaign will help to determine whether there is fan support and market demand for a remaster. In January, PlatinumGames announced a capital alliance with Chinese giant Tencent Holdings, receiving an undisclosed sum of investment, and stated an intention to begin self-publishing certain titles. But Inaba, says that the crowdfunding campaign for The Wonderful 101 is not affected by this deal, and that the capital alliance is intended to secure the future of Platinum as a company. One of the campaign rewards includes getting blocked by Kamiya on Twitter, a tongue-in-cheek nod to the developer’s reputation for giving short shrift to fans who break his self-imposed rules of engagement. With Kickstarter campaigns being reliant on community support, we asked Kamiya whether he would go more gently on fans this time. “Of course he will! He’ll be kind!” exclaimed Inaba. Kamiya, for his part, just laughed. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Daniel Robson is Chief Editor at IGN Japan, and Esra Krabbe is on the editorial team. Find them on Twitter at @nomoredaniels and @rined1987 – neither of them have been blocked (yet) by Hideki Kamiya.

Update: As of this update, the Kickstarter for Wonderful 101 has already met its stretch goal for a Steam PC port, less than an hour after the Kickstarter campaign went live. That means both the Switch and PC version are already funded, and the Wonderful 101 is now on its way to meeting its PS4 stretch goal which unlocks at $500,000. Original story follows: [poilib element="accentDivider"] PlatinumGames has launched the Kickstarter campaign to bring its Wii U title The Wonderful 101 to current-generation consoles. After a tease earlier from PlatinumGames, the campaign for The Wonderful 101: Remastered now seeks the relatively low sum of $50,000 for a port to Nintendo Switch, with stretch goals promising further versions on Steam at $250,000 and PlayStation 4 at $500,000. In addition to a digital edition, a packaged retail release is also planned, with backers expected to receive their copies in April 2020. While the 2013 release of The Wonderful 101 on Wii U was published by Nintendo, the remaster will be self-published by PlatinumGames. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=the-wonderful-101-remastered-kickstarter&captions=true"] The only stretch goals currently listed on the Kickstarter page are the Steam and PS4 editions, but the page teases that further “amazing extras” will be rolled out as the campaign goes on. No mention is made on the Kickstarter page of the rumored Xbox One release. Backers who pledge for a physical copy will receive a special backers-only exclusive cover, and all backers will get DLC unlocked via the campaign’s stretch goals at no extra cost. Other rewards include a soundtrack and digital comic, as well as physical items such as a T-shirt, sticker set, pendant, keychain and acrylic standee, plus quite a few more – even a rad Wonder-Red Replica Jacket. Several tiers allow the backer the honor of being blocked by director Hideki Kamiya on Twitter, though this is an optional reward. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2013/09/16/the-wonderful-101-launch-trailer"] The Kickstarter page also details a backers-only social game called Defense of Blossom City, which will unfold over Twitter during the Kickstarter campaign period. It appears that the success of the social game to win round new backers will affect the rollout of new rewards. The Wonderful 101 tasks the player with assembling a horde of hero characters led by the Wonderful Ones, all of whom appear on-screen together and can be formed into powerful dynamic items, making it an ambitious title for its time. Although it looks deceptively bright and approachable, it includes the sort of deep action mechanics you’d expect from director Kamiya, who created Devil May Cry and Bayonetta. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Daniel Robson is Chief Editor at IGN Japan, and he fancies that Wonder-Red Replica Jacket. Follow him on Twitter at @nomoredaniels.

Update: PlatinumGames has now surpassed one million dollars in support for its Wonderful 101: Remastered Kickstarter Campaign. The studio tweeted a thank you to the Kickstarter campaign's 130,000 plus backers and shared a video of the team celebrating the new milestone.

Wow! Tremendous thanks to the over 13,000 Kickstarter backers who've pledged over 100 million yen to The Wonderful 101: Remastered! Watch us celebrate the moment. #ALLFOR101 #Platinum4 pic.twitter.com/CBIpjm4mxH

— PlatinumGames Inc. (@platinumgames) February 4, 2020

Yesterday, the Astral Chain developer met its stretch goal for a Steam PC port, less than an hour after the Kickstarter campaign went live. At the time, that meant both the Switch and PC versions were already funded. Now, the backers of the Wonderful 101 remaster have raised over one million dollars, meeting the campaign's PS4 stretch goal, and unlocking a speedrun mode called Time Attack. The next stretch goal, a 2D sidescrolling adventure called Luka's First Mission, unlocks at $1.5 million. After that, a remix soundtrack featuring a "secret special guest" unlocks at $1.75 million. Original story follows: [poilib element="accentDivider"] PlatinumGames has launched the Kickstarter campaign to bring its Wii U title The Wonderful 101 to current-generation consoles. After a tease earlier from PlatinumGames, the campaign for The Wonderful 101: Remastered now seeks the relatively low sum of $50,000 for a port to Nintendo Switch, with stretch goals promising further versions on Steam at $250,000 and PlayStation 4 at $500,000. In addition to a digital edition, a packaged retail release is also planned, with backers expected to receive their copies in April 2020. While the 2013 release of The Wonderful 101 on Wii U was published by Nintendo, the remaster will be self-published by PlatinumGames. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=the-wonderful-101-remastered-kickstarter&captions=true"] The only stretch goals currently listed on the Kickstarter page are the Steam and PS4 editions, but the page teases that further “amazing extras” will be rolled out as the campaign goes on. No mention is made on the Kickstarter page of the rumored Xbox One release. Backers who pledge for a physical copy will receive a special backers-only exclusive cover, and all backers will get DLC unlocked via the campaign’s stretch goals at no extra cost. Other rewards include a soundtrack and digital comic, as well as physical items such as a T-shirt, sticker set, pendant, keychain and acrylic standee, plus quite a few more – even a rad Wonder-Red Replica Jacket. Several tiers allow the backer the honor of being blocked by director Hideki Kamiya on Twitter, though this is an optional reward. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2013/09/16/the-wonderful-101-launch-trailer"] The Kickstarter page also details a backers-only social game called Defense of Blossom City, which will unfold over Twitter during the Kickstarter campaign period. It appears that the success of the social game to win round new backers will affect the rollout of new rewards. The Wonderful 101 tasks the player with assembling a horde of hero characters led by the Wonderful Ones, all of whom appear on-screen together and can be formed into powerful dynamic items, making it an ambitious title for its time. Although it looks deceptively bright and approachable, it includes the sort of deep action mechanics you’d expect from director Kamiya, who created Devil May Cry and Bayonetta. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Daniel Robson is Chief Editor at IGN Japan, and he fancies that Wonder-Red Replica Jacket. Follow him on Twitter at @nomoredaniels.

The Last of Us 2 has received an “M” for Mature rating from the ESRB. This isn’t surprising but good to know in case you’re wondering if the sequel to another rated M game might somehow be suitable for your children. On the official The Last of Us Part 2 website showcases an official M ESRB rating and includes the following content descriptors: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, and Use of Drugs. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="legacyId=20029358&captions=true"] Anyone who’s played the first Last of Us will find many of these descriptors familiar. Especially since The Last of Us explores a particularly nihilistic version of the zombie-filled post-apocalypse. Though the first Last of Us didn’t include descriptors for nudity, sexual content, or drug use. The Last of Us 2 takes place five years after the events of the first game. Ellie and Joel are older and appear to be living in a civilized enclave of people where they’re safe to pursue normal human activities. But the Clicker menace is still happening and there are rogue bandits and other hostile forces outside of this community. The rest of the story details are still under wraps, though the most recent trailer seems to show Ellie setting off on a revenge journey. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/09/24/the-last-of-us-2-release-date-trailer"] The Last of Us 2 was delayed to May 29, 2020, but that’s just a few months away. Read IGN's Last of Us 2 hands-on preview for our impressions of the first two hours of the game, or check out IGN’s Last of Us 2 wiki for everything else we know about the game so far. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt Kim is a reporter for IGN. You can reach him on Twitter.

The Last of Us 2 has received an “M” for Mature rating from the ESRB. This isn’t surprising but good to know in case you’re wondering if the sequel to another rated M game might somehow be suitable for your children. On the official The Last of Us Part 2 website showcases an official M ESRB rating and includes the following content descriptors: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, and Use of Drugs. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="legacyId=20029358&captions=true"] Anyone who’s played the first Last of Us will find many of these descriptors familiar. Especially since The Last of Us explores a particularly nihilistic version of the zombie-filled post-apocalypse. Though the first Last of Us didn’t include descriptors for nudity, sexual content, or drug use. The Last of Us 2 takes place five years after the events of the first game. Ellie and Joel are older and appear to be living in a civilized enclave of people where they’re safe to pursue normal human activities. But the Clicker menace is still happening and there are rogue bandits and other hostile forces outside of this community. The rest of the story details are still under wraps, though the most recent trailer seems to show Ellie setting off on a revenge journey. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/09/24/the-last-of-us-2-release-date-trailer"] The Last of Us 2 was delayed to May 29, 2020, but that’s just a few months away. Read IGN's Last of Us 2 hands-on preview for our impressions of the first two hours of the game, or check out IGN’s Last of Us 2 wiki for everything else we know about the game so far. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt Kim is a reporter for IGN. You can reach him on Twitter.

With the first season of Fortnite behind us and Season 2 only a few weeks away, there is a lot of buzz in the community about what to expect next. While we have some firm details, such as the release date, there's also plenty of room for speculation. We'll be updating this roundup with more information as we hear about it but until then, check out everything we know (and don't know) about Fortnite Chapter 2: Season 2 so far.

When does Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 2 Start?

After announcing that Fortnite Season 2 wouldn’t start until February, Epic recently revealed that Chapter 2: Season 2 will begin on Thursday, February 20, 2020. This makes Chapter 2: Season 1's end date February 19, meaning players only have a few more weeks to finish completing this season's Weekly Challenges. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/01/24/fortnite-chapter-2-season-2-has-a-release-date"] Thursdays have become a traditional new season launch day for Epic, so this isn’t a huge surprise. In the past, downtime for the new season has started at 4 am ET / 1 am PT, and usually lasts for around an hour and a half. There isn’t any reason to expect things to be different this time around, but it's still worth noting that Epic hasn’t made an official comment on when downtime will begin quite yet. Players should look for that announcement a day or two before the new season begins, on the official Fortnite Twitter account.

Is There a Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 1 End Event?

At the end of Fortnite Season X, of course, missiles destroyed the world, causing it to implode on itself. The result of the catastrophic event was a black hole, breaking the internet for 48 hours while Fortnite servers were down, and a brand new map. It’s unlikely that there will be an event of that magnitude to launch Chapter 2: Season 2, but we also can’t rule it out. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/10/14/fortnite-everything-we-know-about-the-blackhole-and-season-11-so-far"] Some leakers are proposing a theory that the Polar Peak monster from Season 9 might be returning to wreak havoc on the map. Specifically, leakers are theorizing that the Fortnite Chapter 2: Season 1 ending event might see the destruction of Pleasant Park, one of the final few original locations remaining. While this theory is still just a theory, leakers were able to find skin models of the ice monster in the Fortnite files, which could hint at its return. Further, some players have been experiencing a glitch at Pleasant Park, which seems to show the ground covered in mud — indicating that Epic is somehow planning to tweak, or destroy, Pleasant Park. However, at the end of the day, this is just one theory about the Fortnite Chapter 2: Season 1 end event, as no one other than Epic Games really knows how the season will come to a close.

What's Included in the Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 2 Battle Pass?

As with most new seasons, we won’t really know much about the Season 2 Battle Pass until downtime is over and it's live. At this point, it’s safe to assume that the Season 2 Battle Pass will cost the typical 950 V-Bucks (around $10 USD) for the regular Battle Pass and 2,800 V-Bucks (around $28 USD) for the Premium Pass. Further, it will almost certainly feature tons of new skins, emotes, pickaxes, and more that players can earn as they make their way through the 100 tiers. Unfortunately, we won't know what the Battle Pass rewards are until things officially kick off later this month.

Skins

As we mentioned above, plenty of new skins will be included in the Fortnite Chapter 2: Season 2 Battle Pass. Unfortunately, we don’t really know much about the new skins quite yet, except that they will probably have some sort of theme. For example, the theme of Chapter 2: Season 1 was good vs. evil, while previous seasons have been superhero and futuristic themed. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/12/19/fortnite-ninja-teaches-mark-hamill-the-ways-of-fortnite-video"] While a lot of skins will be available in the new Battle Pass, there will likely be some that will only be available in the Item Shop. It seems safe to assume that we will see more from the Fortnite Icon Series, which feature popular creator skins. So far, we’ve only gotten a Ninja skin, but Epic has promised that more creator skins are on the way!

What Map Changes Are Coming to Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 2?

With the launch of Chapter 2, Epic introduced a completely new Fortnite map to the game, filled with new locations, terrains, and areas to explore. Since this was the first new map in ten seasons of Fortnite, it seems safe to assume that we won’t be getting a new map in Chapter 2: Season 2. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=every-map-location-in-fortnite-chapter-2-season-1&captions=true"] However, similar to previous seasons, Epic likely will destroy a few locations in the Season 1 end event to make room for a new location or two. As we mentioned earlier, some players believe that Epic has its eye set on destroying Pleasant Park, one of the final locations that have been in the game since it launched in 2017.

What Are Fortnite Chaos Physics?

The first season of Chapter 2 has been a long one, in fact, it's the longest in Fortnite: Battle Royale history. While it might feel like the season is dragging on for no reason, Epic is hard at work switching to Unreal Engine’s Chaos Physics system. Switching engines definitely requires a lot of labor, testing, and tweaking, which is likely the reason Season 2 ended up being delayed until February. However, it seems that things are finally in order, as Chaos Physics is expected to be introduced with the v11.50 update early this month. With Fortnite switching game engines, this will likely allow developers to add in some new features and mechanics into the game. In a recent blog post, Epic teased that "Chapter 2 - Season 2 will feature [REDACTED] with multiple [REDACTED]. We can’t brief you on all of next Season’s secrets just yet..." This cryptic message seemingly indicates that there will be a few changes in Season 2, we just don't know what they are going to be quite yet. However, players shouldn’t expect Fortnite to change drastically, with Epic’s goal of wanting “Fortnite to feel like Fortnite.”

What Is the Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 2 Two-Week Event?

Before Chapter 2: Season 1 wraps up, Epic is teasing a special two-week event that will fill the final two weeks of the season. While it hasn't announced what it is, it seems there are two main possibilities. Popular Fortnite leaker Lucas7Yoshi was able to dig up some challenges from recent update files that indicate a handful of Search and Destroy challenges that haven't made its way into the game yet. Further, Epic hasn’t announced when the Search and Destroy mode will be coming to the game, but the end of an incredibly long season seems like as good a time as any.

Challenges pic.twitter.com/HxXU5I13pN

— Lucas7yoshi - Leaks/News (@Lucas7yoshi) January 17, 2020

The other theory is that there will be some kind of Fortnite x Birds of Prey crossover event. Towards the end of January, the official Fortnite Twitter account commented on a post from the Warner Bros. Twitter account saying “See you soon Harley!”

See you soon Harley!

— Fortnite (@FortniteGame) January 24, 2020

With Birds of Prey set to release February 7 and Epic’s history of in-game, promotional crossover events, it is feasible that we might be getting a Birds of Prey event in Fortnite. However, it’s also possible that we could simply be getting a Harley Quinn skin or something similar. This is currently all we know about Fortnite Chapter 2: Season 2. Epic typically does a pretty good job of keeping things under wraps, so we will have to wait until the end of the month to see exactly what’s in store for the upcoming season. In the meantime, be sure to check out the official IGN Fortnite wiki page for help completing some of the most recent challenges before it’s too late. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Andrew Smith is a freelance contributor with IGN and is excited to see what's going to happen in Fortnite Season 2. Follow him on Twitter @_andrewtsmith.

With the first season of Fortnite behind us and Season 2 only a few weeks away, there is a lot of buzz in the community about what to expect next. While we have some firm details, such as the release date, there's also plenty of room for speculation. We'll be updating this roundup with more information as we hear about it but until then, check out everything we know (and don't know) about Fortnite Chapter 2: Season 2 so far.

When does Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 2 Start?

After announcing that Fortnite Season 2 wouldn’t start until February, Epic recently revealed that Chapter 2: Season 2 will begin on Thursday, February 20, 2020. This makes Chapter 2: Season 1's end date February 19, meaning players only have a few more weeks to finish completing this season's Weekly Challenges. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/01/24/fortnite-chapter-2-season-2-has-a-release-date"] Thursdays have become a traditional new season launch day for Epic, so this isn’t a huge surprise. In the past, downtime for the new season has started at 4 am ET / 1 am PT, and usually lasts for around an hour and a half. There isn’t any reason to expect things to be different this time around, but it's still worth noting that Epic hasn’t made an official comment on when downtime will begin quite yet. Players should look for that announcement a day or two before the new season begins, on the official Fortnite Twitter account.

Is There a Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 1 End Event?

At the end of Fortnite Season X, of course, missiles destroyed the world, causing it to implode on itself. The result of the catastrophic event was a black hole, breaking the internet for 48 hours while Fortnite servers were down, and a brand new map. It’s unlikely that there will be an event of that magnitude to launch Chapter 2: Season 2, but we also can’t rule it out. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/10/14/fortnite-everything-we-know-about-the-blackhole-and-season-11-so-far"] Some leakers are proposing a theory that the Polar Peak monster from Season 9 might be returning to wreak havoc on the map. Specifically, leakers are theorizing that the Fortnite Chapter 2: Season 1 ending event might see the destruction of Pleasant Park, one of the final few original locations remaining. While this theory is still just a theory, leakers were able to find skin models of the ice monster in the Fortnite files, which could hint at its return. Further, some players have been experiencing a glitch at Pleasant Park, which seems to show the ground covered in mud — indicating that Epic is somehow planning to tweak, or destroy, Pleasant Park. However, at the end of the day, this is just one theory about the Fortnite Chapter 2: Season 1 end event, as no one other than Epic Games really knows how the season will come to a close.

What's Included in the Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 2 Battle Pass?

As with most new seasons, we won’t really know much about the Season 2 Battle Pass until downtime is over and it's live. At this point, it’s safe to assume that the Season 2 Battle Pass will cost the typical 950 V-Bucks (around $10 USD) for the regular Battle Pass and 2,800 V-Bucks (around $28 USD) for the Premium Pass. Further, it will almost certainly feature tons of new skins, emotes, pickaxes, and more that players can earn as they make their way through the 100 tiers. Unfortunately, we won't know what the Battle Pass rewards are until things officially kick off later this month.

Skins

As we mentioned above, plenty of new skins will be included in the Fortnite Chapter 2: Season 2 Battle Pass. Unfortunately, we don’t really know much about the new skins quite yet, except that they will probably have some sort of theme. For example, the theme of Chapter 2: Season 1 was good vs. evil, while previous seasons have been superhero and futuristic themed. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/12/19/fortnite-ninja-teaches-mark-hamill-the-ways-of-fortnite-video"] While a lot of skins will be available in the new Battle Pass, there will likely be some that will only be available in the Item Shop. It seems safe to assume that we will see more from the Fortnite Icon Series, which feature popular creator skins. So far, we’ve only gotten a Ninja skin, but Epic has promised that more creator skins are on the way!

What Map Changes Are Coming to Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 2?

With the launch of Chapter 2, Epic introduced a completely new Fortnite map to the game, filled with new locations, terrains, and areas to explore. Since this was the first new map in ten seasons of Fortnite, it seems safe to assume that we won’t be getting a new map in Chapter 2: Season 2. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=every-map-location-in-fortnite-chapter-2-season-1&captions=true"] However, similar to previous seasons, Epic likely will destroy a few locations in the Season 1 end event to make room for a new location or two. As we mentioned earlier, some players believe that Epic has its eye set on destroying Pleasant Park, one of the final locations that have been in the game since it launched in 2017.

What Are Fortnite Chaos Physics?

The first season of Chapter 2 has been a long one, in fact, it's the longest in Fortnite: Battle Royale history. While it might feel like the season is dragging on for no reason, Epic is hard at work switching to Unreal Engine’s Chaos Physics system. Switching engines definitely requires a lot of labor, testing, and tweaking, which is likely the reason Season 2 ended up being delayed until February. However, it seems that things are finally in order, as Chaos Physics is expected to be introduced with the v11.50 update early this month. With Fortnite switching game engines, this will likely allow developers to add in some new features and mechanics into the game. In a recent blog post, Epic teased that "Chapter 2 - Season 2 will feature [REDACTED] with multiple [REDACTED]. We can’t brief you on all of next Season’s secrets just yet..." This cryptic message seemingly indicates that there will be a few changes in Season 2, we just don't know what they are going to be quite yet. However, players shouldn’t expect Fortnite to change drastically, with Epic’s goal of wanting “Fortnite to feel like Fortnite.”

What Is the Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 2 Two-Week Event?

Before Chapter 2: Season 1 wraps up, Epic is teasing a special two-week event that will fill the final two weeks of the season. While it hasn't announced what it is, it seems there are two main possibilities. Popular Fortnite leaker Lucas7Yoshi was able to dig up some challenges from recent update files that indicate a handful of Search and Destroy challenges that haven't made its way into the game yet. Further, Epic hasn’t announced when the Search and Destroy mode will be coming to the game, but the end of an incredibly long season seems like as good a time as any.

Challenges pic.twitter.com/HxXU5I13pN

— Lucas7yoshi - Leaks/News (@Lucas7yoshi) January 17, 2020

The other theory is that there will be some kind of Fortnite x Birds of Prey crossover event. Towards the end of January, the official Fortnite Twitter account commented on a post from the Warner Bros. Twitter account saying “See you soon Harley!”

See you soon Harley!

— Fortnite (@FortniteGame) January 24, 2020

With Birds of Prey set to release February 7 and Epic’s history of in-game, promotional crossover events, it is feasible that we might be getting a Birds of Prey event in Fortnite. However, it’s also possible that we could simply be getting a Harley Quinn skin or something similar. This is currently all we know about Fortnite Chapter 2: Season 2. Epic typically does a pretty good job of keeping things under wraps, so we will have to wait until the end of the month to see exactly what’s in store for the upcoming season. In the meantime, be sure to check out the official IGN Fortnite wiki page for help completing some of the most recent challenges before it’s too late. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Andrew Smith is a freelance contributor with IGN and is excited to see what's going to happen in Fortnite Season 2. Follow him on Twitter @_andrewtsmith.

Update: Apparently Disney's Hamilton acquisition didn't come cheap. Deadline has sources who were in the room where it happened and reports Disney paid an impressive $75 million for distribution rights. That's a whole lot of Hamiltons. Though given how in-demand Hamilton tickets still are in 2020, we doubt Disney is in any danger of losing money on this deal. The original story is below: [poilib element="accentDivider"] Lin-Manuel Miranda's wildly popular stage musical Hamilton is finally headed to movie theaters. Disney will debut a film version of the Broadway play to release in US and Canadian theaters on October 15, 2021. This release comes following an arrangement between The Walt Disney Company and Miranda, producer Jeffrey Seller, and director Thomas Kail. [caption id="attachment_2296856" align="aligncenter" width="1300"] Daveed Diggs as Marquis de Lafayette, Okieriete Onaodowan as Hercules Mulligan, Anthony Ramos as John Laurens and Lin-Manuel Miranda as Alexander Hamilton.[/caption] To be clear, this isn't a Hollywood adaptation of the original play, but a recording of a live Broadway performance featuring the original cast on stage at The Richard Rodgers Theatre. Disney's press release touts a technology called "live capture," with the goal of capturing the energy of a live performance while also giving viewers an intimacy that usually isn't possible from a stage musical. For those somehow still unfamiliar with the wildly successful musical, Hamilton is a dramatization of the life of Founding Father and Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton, tracing his story from his arrival in New York City at the dawn of the Revolutionary War through his ill-fated duel with rival Aaron Burr in 1804. The musical features a unique combination of hip-hop, R&B, soul, and show tunes to help examine Hamilton's story through a modern lens. Hamilton has met with widespread critical and commercial acclaim since debuting on Broadway in 2015. Tickets remain a hot commodity even now (with online bots ramping up the demand even further). The play has also inspired numerous pop culture homages and parodies, including a recent Easter egg in Gears of War 5. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2016/11/14/why-lin-manuel-miranda-wants-to-wait-for-a-hamilton-movie"] The cast featured in the film recording includes Lin-Manuel Miranda as Alexander Hamilton, Daveed Diggs as Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson, Renée Elise Goldsberry as Angelica Schuyler, Leslie Odom, Jr. as Aaron Burr, Christopher Jackson as George Washington, Jonathan Groff as King George, Phillipa Soo as Eliza Hamilton, Jasmine Cephas Jones as Peggy Schuyler/Maria Reynolds, Okieriete Onaodowan as Hercules Mulligan/James Madison and Anthony Ramos as John Laurens/Philip Hamilton. “I fell in love with musical storytelling growing up with the legendary Howard Ashman-Alan Menken Disney collaborations – The Little Mermaid, Beauty and The Beast, Aladdin,” said Miranda in a statement. “I’m so proud of what Tommy Kail has been able to capture in this filmed version of Hamilton – a live theatrical experience that feels just as immediate in your local movie theater. We’re excited to partner with Disney to bring the original Broadway company of Hamilton to the largest audience possible.” Though Miranda no longer regularly performs in Hamilton, he's been keeping plenty busy of late. Miranda currently stars in the HBO fantasy series His Dark Materials. He also wrote a new song featured in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, as well as having a brief cameo appearance in the movie. Miranda's upcoming projects include writing new music for Disney's live-action remake of The Little Mermaid. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=59-movies-to-geek-out-over-in-2020&captions=true"] While it may be a while yet before Hamilton is actually adapted for film, Miranda fans will soon find out how another of his famous plays makes the transition from stage to screen. Warner Bros.' adaptation of In the Heights is hitting theaters in June 2020, and is one of many films we're excited for in 2020. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jesse is a mild-mannered staff writer for IGN. Allow him to lend a machete to your intellectual thicket by following @jschedeen on Twitter.

Update: Apparently Disney's Hamilton acquisition didn't come cheap. Deadline has sources who were in the room where it happened and reports Disney paid an impressive $75 million for distribution rights. That's a whole lot of Hamiltons. Though given how in-demand Hamilton tickets still are in 2020, we doubt Disney is in any danger of losing money on this deal. The original story is below: [poilib element="accentDivider"] Lin-Manuel Miranda's wildly popular stage musical Hamilton is finally headed to movie theaters. Disney will debut a film version of the Broadway play to release in US and Canadian theaters on October 15, 2021. This release comes following an arrangement between The Walt Disney Company and Miranda, producer Jeffrey Seller, and director Thomas Kail. [caption id="attachment_2296856" align="aligncenter" width="1300"] Daveed Diggs as Marquis de Lafayette, Okieriete Onaodowan as Hercules Mulligan, Anthony Ramos as John Laurens and Lin-Manuel Miranda as Alexander Hamilton.[/caption] To be clear, this isn't a Hollywood adaptation of the original play, but a recording of a live Broadway performance featuring the original cast on stage at The Richard Rodgers Theatre. Disney's press release touts a technology called "live capture," with the goal of capturing the energy of a live performance while also giving viewers an intimacy that usually isn't possible from a stage musical. For those somehow still unfamiliar with the wildly successful musical, Hamilton is a dramatization of the life of Founding Father and Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton, tracing his story from his arrival in New York City at the dawn of the Revolutionary War through his ill-fated duel with rival Aaron Burr in 1804. The musical features a unique combination of hip-hop, R&B, soul, and show tunes to help examine Hamilton's story through a modern lens. Hamilton has met with widespread critical and commercial acclaim since debuting on Broadway in 2015. Tickets remain a hot commodity even now (with online bots ramping up the demand even further). The play has also inspired numerous pop culture homages and parodies, including a recent Easter egg in Gears of War 5. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2016/11/14/why-lin-manuel-miranda-wants-to-wait-for-a-hamilton-movie"] The cast featured in the film recording includes Lin-Manuel Miranda as Alexander Hamilton, Daveed Diggs as Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson, Renée Elise Goldsberry as Angelica Schuyler, Leslie Odom, Jr. as Aaron Burr, Christopher Jackson as George Washington, Jonathan Groff as King George, Phillipa Soo as Eliza Hamilton, Jasmine Cephas Jones as Peggy Schuyler/Maria Reynolds, Okieriete Onaodowan as Hercules Mulligan/James Madison and Anthony Ramos as John Laurens/Philip Hamilton. “I fell in love with musical storytelling growing up with the legendary Howard Ashman-Alan Menken Disney collaborations – The Little Mermaid, Beauty and The Beast, Aladdin,” said Miranda in a statement. “I’m so proud of what Tommy Kail has been able to capture in this filmed version of Hamilton – a live theatrical experience that feels just as immediate in your local movie theater. We’re excited to partner with Disney to bring the original Broadway company of Hamilton to the largest audience possible.” Though Miranda no longer regularly performs in Hamilton, he's been keeping plenty busy of late. Miranda currently stars in the HBO fantasy series His Dark Materials. He also wrote a new song featured in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, as well as having a brief cameo appearance in the movie. Miranda's upcoming projects include writing new music for Disney's live-action remake of The Little Mermaid. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=59-movies-to-geek-out-over-in-2020&captions=true"] While it may be a while yet before Hamilton is actually adapted for film, Miranda fans will soon find out how another of his famous plays makes the transition from stage to screen. Warner Bros.' adaptation of In the Heights is hitting theaters in June 2020, and is one of many films we're excited for in 2020. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jesse is a mild-mannered staff writer for IGN. Allow him to lend a machete to your intellectual thicket by following @jschedeen on Twitter.

A 21-year-old California man awaits his sentence after pleading guilty to computer fraud and possession of child pornography. A press release from the United States Attorney's Office (via Eurogamer) says that Ryan Hernandez, who used a phishing scam in 2016 to gain access to Nintendo Switch developer information, still had thousands of Nintendo documents on his computer as of last year. Hernandez originally stole Nintendo employee credentials, and then used that information to download and leak confidential information about the Nintendo Switch. He also bragged about his hacking on social media platforms like Twitter and Discord. Authorities warned Hernandez to stop accessing Nintendo documentation after a 2017 FBI investigation, and documents say that he, "understood the consequences of any future hacking." However, he continued to hack Nintendo servers until June 2019. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/03/26/man-steals-122-million-from-google-facebook-by-forging-invoices"] The FBI investigated Hernandez's computers last year, discovering the aforementioned Nintendo documents, as well as more than one thousand images and videos of child pornography in a folder titled, "Bad Stuff." Hernandez's sentencing is set for April 21, 2020. He has already agreed to pay nearly $260,000 in remediation costs to Nintendo. After pleading guilty, prosecutors and defense attorneys will recommend three years in prison, which is far less than the maximum possible sentence. This isn't the first time hackers have targeted Nintendo since the Switch's launch. Last year, a security researcher was arrested for hacking into Nintendo while on bail. In 2018, hackers were reportedly uploading pornographic images as their Nintendo Switch profile pictures. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Logan Plant is a news writer for IGN, and the Production Assistant for Nintendo Voice Chat, IGN's weekly Nintendo show. You can find him on Twitter at @LoganJPlant.