'Fortnite' adds its first vehicle... Sort of.

The humble shopping cart.
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Kellen Beck
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In its latest update, Fortnite has finally added its first vehicle: the shopping cart.

Yes, the humble shopping cart has arrived in Fortnite: Battle Royale with patch 4.3, an update released on Tuesday. While it's not exactly the kind of vehicle most players would expect to see in the game, it certainly seems to be the most appropriate.

The shopping cart requires teamwork to use properly. One player acts as the driver and pushed the cart while a second player stands inside of it and is free to shoot and build structures to their heart's content.

It's like an extra violent version of Jackass, except you won't get thrown from the cart if you hit a curb.

Here's a look at the shopping cart in action:

It's not the most practical mode of transportation but right now it's the only option in Fortnite. Until now, the only way to get around has been on foot — unless you count balancing yourself on top of an imminently exploding rocket.

Despite the fact that it's a shopping cart, it seems to give players a bit of an advantage with improved speed and mobility, especially when paired with a gatling gun.

If there are more vehicles coming to Fortnite, expect more additions like this shopping cart. Adding drivable cars or motorcycles (outside of special, limited-time modes) would shift the balance of the game too much.

In the meantime, happy carting.

Topics Fortnite Gaming

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Kellen Beck

Kellen is a science reporter at Mashable, covering space, environmentalism, sustainability, and future tech. Previously, Kellen has covered entertainment, gaming, esports, and consumer tech at Mashable. Follow him on Twitter @Kellenbeck

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