Launchpad (Landmark)

Launchpad was a Landmark in Fortnite: Battle Royale added in Chapter 3: Season 1 to the island Artemis. The landmark can be found west of Sanctuary, north of The Joneses, and directly south of The Ruins.
==Overview==
It is an island with two buildings and seven "launch-pads". Various other equipment can also be found around the location. It is currently operated by The Seven, and The Visitor currently can be found as a Character here.
== History ==
=== Chapter 3: Season 1 ===
* Update v19.00: Launchpad was added to the map. The Visitor can be found here as a Character.
* Update v19.01
** December 24th 2021 (~2 AM) - A Rocket has been prepped for launch at one of the launch pads.
** December 26th 2021 - The Rocket has launched.
* Content Update v19.01 - 2
** January 11th 2022 - The Rocket has returned and the hatch has closed
* Update v19.10
** January 21st - A second Rocket has been prepped for launch at one of the launch pads.
** January 23rd - The Rocket has launched.
* Update v19.20
** A visual glitch had occurred where the launch pad is both open and closed at the same time.
* Update v19.30
** February 25th - The third Rocket has been prepped for launch at one of the launch pads.
** February 27th - The Rocket has launched.
* Update v19.40
** March 15th - The third Rocket has returned.
=== Chapter 3: Season 3 ===
* Update v21.00: The Landmark was spray-painted vibrant colors to fit the theme of the season.
===Chapter 3: Season 4===
* Update v22.00
** Research Lab Pegasus has been created under the southern building in the location.
* Update v22.20
** A Floating Runway appeared hovering over the location.
* Update v22.40
** The Driftwood has floated over next to Launchpad in the air.
* Fracture
** Launchpad was destroyed by The Herald during the Live Event; A pod with a rocket could have been seen during the The Zero Point's reawakening.
== Quests ==
== Gallery ==
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|-| Overview=
Launchpad (C3S3) - Landmark - Fortnite.png|Location in C3S3
Launchpad (C3S3 Top View) - Landmark - Fortnite.png|Top view
Launchpad (Dec 26 2021) - Landmark - Fortnite.png|Location from Dec. 26th 2021 to Jan. 11th 2022
Launchpad (Dec 26 2021 Top) - Landmark - Fortnite.png|Top view
Launchpad (Dec 24 2021 2 AM) - Landmark - Fortnite.png|Location prior to Dec. 26th 2021
Launchpad (Dec 24 2021 2 AM - Top) - Landmark - Fortnite.png|Top view
Launchpad - Landmark - Fortnite.png|Location prior to Dec. 24th 2021
Launchpad (Top) - Landmark - Fortnite.png|Top view
|-| Research Lab Pegasus=
Research Lab Pegasus - Landmark - Fortnite.png|Overview
Research Lab Pegasus (Chrome Chamber) - Landmark - Fortnite.png|Chrome chamber
Research Lab Pegasus (Chrome) - Landmark - Fortnite.png|Chrome ball
Research Lab Pegasus (Building) - Landmark - Fortnite.png|Outside building
Research Lab Pegasus (Building Top View) - Landmark - Fortnite.png|Building Top view
Research Lab Pegasus (Building Interior) - Landmark - Fortnite.png|Interior
Research Lab Pegasus (Building Commons) - Landmark - Fortnite.png|Interior Commons
Research Lab Pegasus (Building Upstairs) - Landmark - Fortnite.png|Upstairs
|-| Center=
=== Chapter 3: Season 3 ===
Launchpad (C3S3 Launch Pads) - Landmark - Fortnite.png|Launch Pads
Launchpad (C3S3 Launch Pads Top) - Landmark - Fortnite.png|Top view
=== Prior to Chapter 3: Season 3 ===
Launchpad (Launch Pads) - Landmark - Fortnite.png|Launch Pads
Launchpad (Launch Pads Top) - Landmark - Fortnite.png|Top view
Launchpad (Central Generator) - Landmark - Fortnite.png|Center building
Launchpad (Central Generator Interior) - Landmark - Fortnite.png|Interior
Launchpad (2-2-22 Glitched Hatch) - Landmark - Fortnite.jpg|Glitched opened/closed Hatch
Launchpad (1-23-22 Open Hatch) - Landmark - Fortnite.jpg|Open Hatch
|-| Northern Building=
=== Chapter 3: Season 3 ===
Launchpad (C3S3 Building 1) - Landmark - Fortnite.png|Overview
Launchpad (Building 1 Entrance) - Landmark - Fortnite.png|Entrance
Launchpad (Building 1 Hallway) - Landmark - Fortnite.png|Hallway 1
Launchpad (Building 1 Hallway 2) - Landmark - Fortnite.png|Hallway 2
Launchpad (Building 1 Room) - Landmark - Fortnite.png|Room 1
Launchpad (Building 1 Room 2) - Landmark - Fortnite.png|Room 2
Launchpad (Building 1 Upstairs) - Landmark - Fortnite.png|Upstairs floor
Launchpad (C3S3 Building 1 Roof) - Landmark - Fortnite.png|Roof
=== Prior to Chapter 3: Season 3 ===
Launchpad (Building 1) - Landmark - Fortnite.png|Overview
Launchpad (Building 1 Entrance) - Landmark - Fortnite.png|Entrance
Launchpad (Building 1 Hallway) - Landmark - Fortnite.png|Hallway 1
Launchpad (Building 1 Hallway 2) - Landmark - Fortnite.png|Hallway 2
Launchpad (Building 1 Room) - Landmark - Fortnite.png|Room 1
Launchpad (Building 1 Room 2) - Landmark - Fortnite.png|Room 2
Launchpad (Building 1 Upstairs) - Landmark - Fortnite.png|Upstairs floor
Launchpad (Building 1 Roof) - Landmark - Fortnite.png|Roof
|-| Southern Building=
Launchpad (Building 2) - Landmark - Fortnite.png|Overview
Launchpad (Building 2 Entrance) - Landmark - Fortnite.png|Entrance
Launchpad (Building 2 Hangout Room) - Landmark - Fortnite.png|Hangout Room
Launchpad (Building 2 Upstairs) - Landmark - Fortnite.png|Upstairs floor
Launchpad (Building 2 Side) - Landmark - Fortnite.png|Side view
Launchpad (Building 2 Roof) - Landmark - Fortnite.png|Roof
|-| Other=
=== Floating Runway ===
Floating Runway (Launchpad) - Unnamed Location - Fortnite.png|Overview
Floating Runway (Launchpad - Control Room) - Unnamed Location - Fortnite.png|Control Room
Floating Runway (Launchpad - Interior 1) - Unnamed Location - Fortnite.png|Stairs
Floating Runway (Launchpad - Interior 2) - Unnamed Location - Fortnite.png|Interior
=== Miscellaneous ===
Launchpad (C3S3 Dock) - Landmark - Fortnite.png|Dock in C3S3
Launchpad (Dock) - Landmark - Fortnite.png|Dock
Launchpad (Hatch) - Landmark - Fortnite.png|Hatch
Launchpad (The Visitor) - Landmark - Fortnite.png|The Visitor
IO Patrol (Launchpad) - AI.png|IO Patrol
|-| Former=
Launchpad (2-27-22 Hatches) - Landmark - Fortnite.jpg|Third Rocket Open Hatch
Launchpad (1-21-22 Rocket) - Landmark - Fortnite.jpg|The Second Rocket
Launchpad (Dec 26 2021 Open Hatch) - Landmark - Fortnite.png|Hatch where rocket used to be when it left
Launchpad (Dec 24 2021 2 AM - Rocket) - Landmark - Fortnite.png|The First Rocket
Launchpad (Dec 24 2021 2 AM - Rocket Alt) - Landmark - Fortnite.png|Rocket alternate view
Launchpad (Top View) - Landmark - Fortnite.png
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== Trivia ==
* Based off of dialogue from The Scientist and events from the chapter, this is where The Seven launch their Rockets.
Category:Landmarks
Category:Locations (Battle Royale)
Category:Artemis
Category:Story and Lore
it:Piattaforma di lancio (punto di riferimento)