Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 7 is here and includes an alien invasion, Superman and a voiceless Rick Sanchez.

The latest trailer for the new season, titled "Invasion," has confirmed that aliens will be wreaking havoc in Fortnite for the foreseeable future. The titular invasion has added a host of new items and mechanics for players to use in the heat of battle and will continue to expand on Fortnite's continuously growing universe through more crossovers with major franchises. In the case of "Invasion," both Superman and Rick Sanchez, from the hit animated sitcom Rick and Morty, have been added to the game.

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"Invasion" will see a race of aliens declare war on the world of Fortnite. Players will form part of The Imagined Order, an organization led by one Doctor Slone, as they attempt to repel the off-world attackers. "As you battle amidst the chaos, meet characters who embrace the invasion, oppose it, or just want to keep fishing. The fate of the island is at stake," reads the official announcement from developer and publisher Epic Games.

As for mechanical additions, players can now shoot down or hijack flying saucers that randomly travel across the map. Once a flying saucer has been claimed, players can fly across the island, fire at enemies or use the built-in tractor beam to pick up and throw any object "that isn't bolted down." New weapons include the powerful rail gun, reliable pulse rifle and the Kymera ray gun. Players will also be able to craft previously vaulted weapons or mod their current loadout thanks to the "nuts and bolts" raining from the skies, likely a side effect of constantly present flying saucers.

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In terms of the new Battle Pass, players who purchase the premium model will be able to unlock Rick Sanchez and Superman, alongside a host of new Back Bling, Gliders, Pick Axes and other cosmetic items. The immediate unlock for this season is the "customizable Kymera outfit." Throughout the season, players will be able to unlock new features to add to their alien's design, including head shapes, eye colors and skin patterns. Players will be able to design their alien however they wish although it's not clear what happens to this feature once the season ends.

The arrival of aliens was teased by Epic Games throughout the last few weeks. Cryptic videos based on the perspective of alien observers were posted on the official Fortnite Twitter with little context, causing many players to expect some kind of extra-terrestrial invasion was imminent.

Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 7 "Invasion" is live from today, June 8. Developed by Epic Games, Fortnite is available for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PC and mobile.

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Source: YouTube, Epic Games