Fortnite is getting Jurassic World-style hamster ball vehicles Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Fortnite is getting Jurassic World-style hamster ball vehicles Round round get around. News by Emma Kent Contributor Updated on 11 Mar 2019 8 comments A few weeks ago, Epic Games hinted in an AMA that Fortnite would be getting a brand new single-player vehicle. The latest news feed update has revealed exactly what this is: a rolling hamster ball with a cushy-looking seat. And, in a very down-with-the-kids way, it's called The Baller. The new vehicle, which feels distinctly like a Jurassic World gyrosphere, comes equipped with a grappler, suggesting players can use it to swing between buildings. Whether that layer of hardened plastic will provide any form of protection is another matter. Also, do they work on water? I have questions. I came in like a T-Rexing ball. From rummaging around the game files, Fortnite dataminer lucas7yoshi managed to discover the balls will also have charger bases. I don't know why he's quite so upset with the hamster balls. They see me rollin', they hatin'. Whatever this "hamster ball" shite is, its only got a "charger" pic.twitter.com/00ocFepOiz- Lucas7yoshi - ??? something. maybe (@Lucas7yoshi) March 1, 2019 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings We don't yet know the the time of arrival for this spherical wonder, but it could come as soon as the next patch (due sometime this week). Maybe we'll be zorbing around the island pretty soon. Meanwhile, in the world of Fortnite lawsuits, the artists hoping to take Epic to court have had to temporarily drop their lawsuits. This is due to a Supreme Court ruling which stated plaintiffs cannot sue unless their work has been registered with the US copyright office. Guess they won't be making 2 Milly off that. 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? 5 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