The Weirdest Fortnite Myths That Players Still Believe

Fortnite has been around since 2017, and in that time, players have come up with some truly bizarre myths, rumors, and “secrets” about the game. Some are born from glitches, others from hopeful speculation, and a few are so strange they make you wonder if people were just trolling. Either way, these myths have kept the Fortnite community buzzing with theories. Let’s dive into some of the funniest and weirdest ones players still talk about.

The Secret Underwater City

Back in the Chapter 2 waterlogged season, players swore that if you dove deep enough under the ocean near the edge of the map, you’d find a hidden Atlantis. Some even claimed that pressing certain buttons while swimming would reveal it. Spoiler: the only thing you found was your character gasping for air.

Of course, Epic did eventually add Coral Castle, which sort of looked like Atlantis. So maybe those conspiracy theorists weren’t too far off—just a season or two early.

The Haunting of Tomatohead

Tomato Town was one of the most beloved OG locations. After it disappeared, rumors spread that Tomatohead (the mascot with the giant tomato head) was haunting the island. Players reported hearing “whispers” near certain ruins, and one clip that went viral showed Tomatohead’s face “appearing” in a storm cloud.

Was it a ghost? A glitch? Or maybe just too many late-night Fortnite marathons.

The Mythical Golden Scar on Spawn Island

Spawn Island is just a waiting lobby, but for years, players believed there was a way to grab loot before the match started. The holy grail? A golden Scar.

Supposedly, if you mined a certain rock exactly 100 times, a chest would appear. Countless players wasted their pre-game moments pickaxing random objects, hoping to smuggle a weapon into Battle Royale. Naturally, it never worked—but the myth was so popular, even veterans still joke about “Spawn Island loot.”

The Black Hole Never Ended

When Fortnite shut down temporarily in 2019 with its infamous “black hole event,” players stared at a swirling void for two days. While most of us accepted it was downtime for Chapter 2, some fans insisted that Fortnite had been permanently deleted and replaced with a “simulation.”

To this day, whenever servers go down, someone revives the myth: “The black hole is back, this time it’s permanent!”

The Secret Dance That Unlocks V-Bucks

Perhaps the funniest myth of all: the idea that doing a certain emote combo in the lobby or on a specific part of the map would magically grant you free V-Bucks.

Spoiler alert: Fortnite does not have cheat codes. Epic isn’t just handing out free currency because you did the Macarena next to a llama. But hey, if you ever see a squad desperately emoting around a campfire, maybe let them believe.

Final Thoughts

Part of what makes Fortnite so entertaining isn’t just the game itself, but the community’s imagination. These myths—whether spooky, silly, or just plain impossible—are a reminder that Fortnite has grown beyond a battle royale. It’s become a world where players tell stories, create legends, and keep each other guessing.

So, the next time you hear someone say, “I heard if you land on the exact pixel of Loot Lake, you unlock a secret skin,” maybe don’t believe it… but definitely give it a try. Who knows? Maybe this time, the myth will turn out to be real.