Welcome to Squid Grounds – Fortnite Reload’s Ultimate Squid Game Map
Fortnite Reload just received its most ambitious crossover yet: Squid Grounds, a full-on, immersive Squid Game map debuting Friday, June 27 at 7 a.m. ET. Built to coincide with the release of Squid Game Season 3, this isn’t just a skins drop—it’s an entire themed arena built for Reload mode—making it a first-of-its-kind Fortnite collaboration. Squid Grounds plunges players into an eerily familiar world: from the chilling walk of Red Light, Green Light to the winding corridors of the subterranean labyrinth and the tense open zones labelled Square Meals. Every section mirrors iconic scenes from the show, infusing its vibe and tension into fast-paced battle royale gameplay. Only Squid Grounds is playable in Reload during its launch weekend (June 27–30), rotating out Oasis once it's live again. It’s a no-holds-barred playground: respawn mechanics keep chaos constant, while the loadout reshuffle adds strategic pressure. Three new items join the loot pool: Red‑Eye SMG, uncommon Boogie Bomb, and Itemized Glider Redeploy, alongside familiar weapons, gadgets, and building tools. To mark the launch, Fortnite resets all Reload ranks. Ranked Reload and Ranked Zero Build both wipe and relaunch with this map—your first matches determine new tiers. Ahead of launch, the Squid Grounds Cup (Reload Duos Fill) kicks off June 25 on Slurp Rush. Top finishers across regions earn the Games Guard outfit and the Masterful Stare spray—plus two Twitch drops during launch weekend for viewers who tune in: collect banners, sprays, and emoticons for chat-watching achievements. Fortnite also debuts two collectible bundles on June 26 at 8 p.m. ET: the Squid Bundle (collections of Guards, Contestants, Dalgona, Glass‑Bridge Survivors) and the Accessories Bundle (wraps, back blings, emoticons). This crossover isn't just visual—it’s experiential. It turns Fortnite Reload into a high-stakes survival challenge, blending Respawn gameplay with show-based tension. Whether you're racing through the labyrinth or engaging in respawn-fueled skirmishes under neon-glow lights, Squid Grounds delivers relentless action and relentless style. If you’re looking for a fresh competitive edge, exclusive cosmetics, or just love the Squid Game universe, Squid Grounds in Reload mode is your battle arena. Ready, set… green light.
