Fortnite competitive scene is always evolving, and Epic Games seems to have something big in store for one of the game’s most important mechanics—the Reboot Van. If recent leaks are to be believed, we will be getting an “Enhanced Resurrection” feature, which allows recalled or rebooted players to return with stronger loot instead of just a measly pistol and some wood.
So, what exactly is changing? How will this impact competitive and casual Fortnite lobbies? And most importantly—will this make reboots worth the risk? Let’s break it all down.
What’s Changing About Reboot Vans?
According to Fortnite leakers Loolo_WRLD and Wensoing, new game files suggest a major Reboot Van upgrade is in the works. The leaked “Enhanced Resurrection” mechanic suggests that when players are rebooted after death, they’ll return with better loot instead of starting with just a low-tier gear, so they don’t have to instantly focus on looting something good right after their landing again on the battlefield and can directly engage in fights.
BREAKING: NEW “RESURRECTION” GAMEPLAY FEATURE LEAKED 👀 🔥
There are references to an “Enhanced Resurrection” feature in the files.
This feature allows rebooted players to come back into the game with stronger loot than usual.
The loot should be a Rare Holo Twister AR, a Big… pic.twitter.com/rEc20PXY2D
— Loolo | Fortnite Leaks (@Loolo_WRLD) March 6, 2025
Here’s what might be included in the upgraded reboot loadout:
- A Rare Holo Twister AR – A solid mid-range weapon
- Extra shield potions – More protection right off the bat
- More ammo and building materials – A better fighting chance after respawn
While there’s no official release date for this Van’s game feature yet, the leak suggests that Epic Games is at least testing the feature internally. If it makes it into the live game, there will be some difference to see in Fortnite regarding how reboot works for now.
What Do Players Get from Reboots Right Now?
Currently, you respawn with basically nothing to count as something:
- A gray pistol (which is about as good as throwing paperclips at your enemies)
- A tiny bit of wood (just enough to build half a wall before getting beamed again)
- Zero shields, zero ammo, and zero dignity
It means that rebooted players are usually easy pickings for opponent squads, making the risk of reviving a teammate very high with minimal reward. That’s why many squads often focus on looting rather than rebooting—because a fresh respawn usually means a quick second elimination. If the developers make this update live, the recalled members will be a far more valuable asset instead of a liability and expert players will play more aggressively than ever.
How Will Reboot Van Update Impact Competitive Fortnite?
If this reboot upgrade officially arrives in this battle royale, we could see a huge shift in the competitive Fortnite meta. Right now, pro players most often play very cautiously in team modes since getting eliminated means losing all their resources and turning dead weight if rebooted. But if respawned teammates come back with strong useful gear, we could see more aggressive fights as teams won’t be as afraid to push fights since getting rebooted won’t be a death sentence.
Furthermore, there can be more strategic plays to witness since squads might prioritize rebooting a skilled fellow knowing they won’t be a sitting duck but a great help when alive, what we usually do in other recall system games. There will also be less frustration for casual players because getting rebooted only to be dead again sucks. A stronger start will make the reboot mechanic actually fun instead of just stressful.
That being said, the balancing of this feature will be crucial. If rebooted players spawn too strong, the opponent squads will be frustrated who just secured an elimination, only to have their hard work undone. Epic will need to carefully fine-tune this system to keep things fair. Of course, we’ll have to wait for official confirmation from Epic Games, but if this leak turns out to be true, this Reboot Van upgrade will be worth it instead of only a last-ditch effort.
