This Fortnite dumpster bug turns players "into a dementor" Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. This Fortnite dumpster bug turns players "into a dementor" Sky's the limit. News by Vikki Blake Contributor Updated on 20 Oct 2019 5 comments Be very careful when you hide in a dumpster, Fortnite friends - a new bug is turning players "into a dementor", sending them rocketing skyward before dropping to the ground again so quickly, it unceremoniously kills them. As demonstrated by Redditor u/Bigdog-475 (thanks, Slashgear), making use of the new hide mechanic and taking shelter in a dumpster sure sounds like a good idea in theory. But as Bigdog's video clearly depicts, on exiting hiding they were seemingly transformed into a smoky, bodyless form - not dissimilar to the shadow stones effect - and catapulted into the air so high, you can almost make out the entire map. Coming back down is the issue, though, and when they land, players keel over and die. Rad. An Epic employee has acknowledged the issue, confirming they were "sending this over to get looked at" but as yet, there's no further information of why this is happening, nor when it might be fixed. I'm duty-bound to remind you that Fortnite Chapter 2 is now live, even though I'm certain there's not a soul left that doesn't know. As Tom reported earlier this week, though, while Fortnite's new map is the star of its revamped, reinvigorated Chapter 2 update, it was not the first time fans had been able to peer at the new map. It had, in fact, been floating around various corners of the internet for several weeks... but no one believed it. Watch on YouTube Cover image credit: Bigdog-475 Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 11 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Sennheiser's legendary HD 599 open-back headphones are just £70 at Amazon in the Prime Early Access Sale Comfortable with neutral sound and a wide sound stage. Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. 1 Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store