Spider-Man's Mythic Web Shooters Return to Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3
The iconic mobility tool returns via a 'Brand New Day' collaboration, offering high-speed traversal in unranked matches.
Spider-Man's Mythic Web Shooters have returned to Fortnite in Chapter 7 Season 3, arriving as part of a strategic collaboration with the film 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day.' The return of this high-mobility utility fundamentally shifts how players navigate the map and engage in combat during the current season.
Introduced in the v41.30 update, the Web Shooters are available through two primary methods. Players can scavenge for 'Spider-Man's Backpacks,' which spawn randomly webbed to cliffs and walls across the island. Alternatively, the item can be purchased directly from a Spider-Man NPC located at The Battlewoods POI for 2,000 Gold Bars. As a Mythic utility, the tool allows users to swing across the terrain at high speeds, prevents fall damage during active use, and enables players to pull floor loot toward themselves from a distance.
The Strategy of Integration
This return follows a long-standing pattern for Epic Games, which frequently reintroduces the Web Shooters to coincide with major Marvel Cinematic Universe releases or new Spider-Man films. The current season, themed 'Runners' and launched on June 6, 2026, already features a complex narrative involving the return of characters like Slone and The Singularity. By weaving the 'Brand New Day' film promotion directly into the loot pool, Epic continues to leverage pop-culture milestones to drive player engagement and refresh gameplay loops.
Impact on the Meta
From a competitive standpoint, the Web Shooters represent one of the most powerful mobility tools in the game's history. Their ability to bypass traditional terrain obstacles and negate fall damage significantly alters the pace of traversal. However, to maintain the integrity of the competitive ladder, Epic has restricted the item to unranked Battle Royale playlists. The Web Shooters are entirely absent from Ranked matches, ensuring that the high-skill ceiling of competitive play is not disrupted by the item's extreme mobility.
What to Watch
Players should prepare for a specific limited-time event on August 1, 2026, known as the 'Web Shooters Power Hour.' During this window, the item will reportedly provide unlimited uses, potentially creating chaotic, high-speed skirmishes across the map. As the 'Runners' season progresses, observers will be watching to see if the item's presence influences the tactical approach to the current storyline's evolving conflict.