Fortnite Chapter Seven: Pacific Break Introduces Self-Revives and “Self-Build” Feature Amidst AI Use Allegations in Art Creation
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**Fortnite’s Hollywood-Inspired Update: Pacific Break and New Features**

Fortnite has unveiled its latest update, bringing a Hollywood-esque vibe to the popular battle royale game with the new Pacific Break map, a humorous take on the American west coast. This version of Fortnite includes exciting new features, such as self-revive items, which allow players to revive themselves, and a simpler building option designed to enhance gameplay.

The Pacific Break update substitutes the traditional Battle Bus with a surfing mechanic to access the newly introduced island, dubbed the Golden Coast. Players can explore various new locations, including Battlewood Boulevard, Sandy Strip, Wonkeeland, and Bumpy Bay, which promise a vibrant atmosphere, featuring characters dressed as iconic figures, including The Bride from Quentin Tarantino’s *Kill Bill* and even Marty McFly.

In addition to the new locations, Epic has implemented a self-revive device that players can use to save themselves from being eliminated if it is available in their inventory. Alternatively, players can now roll and sprint while downed, and can be auto-revived at reboot vans scattered throughout the map. The update also includes a simplified building option that allows players to build structures by simply looking in the desired direction, making it easier for those who may struggle with the traditional building mechanics.

The new map features wingsuits for greater mobility and a significant quality-of-life improvement with weapon reloads. Players will now have their progress saved when reloading firearms, allowing them to pick up where they left off in case of interruptions.

However, the update has not been without controversy. After some players alleged that certain artworks in the game, including graffiti of Marty McFly, might have been generated using artificial intelligence, freelance illustrator Sean Dove, the artist behind the piece, felt compelled to provide video evidence to demonstrate that his work was not AI-generated. He addressed the concerns on social media, clarifying his creative process and detailing how he collaged various clocks, mistakenly attributing some elements to AI due to a lack of attention to detail.

As of now, Epic Games has not confirmed whether any aspects of the artwork for Pacific Break were created using AI technologies. The dialogue surrounding this topic continues as the gaming community remains passionate about authenticity in artistic expression.

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