Midas’ lore in Fortnite leaves the community confused

Midas’ comeback is a highly anticipated event in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2. As a crucial figure in the game’s extensive backstory, players have become more invested in any developments surrounding him. However, there is a minor complication; the addition of characters like Hades and Kado Thorne has made it challenging to keep track of Midas’ storyline.

The return of Midas in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2 has caused complications, as highlighted in a recent Reddit post by u/THE-IMPOSSIBLEreddit. This is particularly evident with the introduction of his new Shade Midas style for the Ascendant Midas skin.

The style implies a link between Midas and the Underworld, as he remains seemingly deceased. This raises the question: What was the significance of Midas’ escape from the Underworld?

Despite the speculation surrounding Midas’ death, players are still unsure of the exact circumstances surrounding his demise. While the Chapter 2 Season 3 trailer hints at his elimination by a Loot Shark, the discovery of Midas’ golden hand in Kado Thorne’s vault raises doubts. The confusion surrounding this event, as well as Midas’ involvement in other notable happenings, has left the Fortnite community perplexed.

Reddit user u/Odysseymanthebeast proposed a potential explanation involving Kado Thorne’s journey to the Underworld to retrieve Midas’ hand and instigate his escape. Similarly, another user, u/____person____, suggested that Kado Thorne eliminated the Loot Shark and claimed Midas’ golden hand.

The possibility of Kado Thorne being responsible for sending Midas to the Underworld was suggested by Reddit users u/Anxiety-Queen269 and u/Frostwing349.

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On the contrary, certain players took the opportunity to poke fun at Epic Games’ storytelling and criticize their overall approach, as seen with Reddit user u/lildevil2239 jokingly questioning the existence of lore in Fortnite. In addition, Reddit user u/YesSeaworthiness9771 pointed out the difficulty in following the storyline since Chapter 3 Season 4.

In addition, Reddit user u/OfficialDark_Kraken pointed out how Midas’ supposed return during the Fracture live event, the final event of Chapter 3, adds another layer of complexity to understanding the role of the King of Gold in the larger puzzle.

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What Happened to Midas After His Return in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2?

This season has made Midas’ lore even more confusing byu/THE-IMPOSSIBLEreddit inFortNiteBR

Even though Midas’ location on the Chapter 5 Season 2 map is the Marigold yacht, his story is still in its early stages.

The Fortnite Rise of Midas trailer features Midas taking on the Greek Gods, leading to speculation that he may be the champion frequently mentioned by the Scrying Pools. This is further supported by the Scrying Pools’ hints about the Midas Presents: Floor Is Lava LTM, as seen in their dialogue.

On the other hand, it is also possible that Midas is gathering his crew in order to flee the Island on The Marigold and avoid being recaptured by the Greek Gods. He is likely trying to put as much distance as possible between himself and their wrath, in order to avoid being trapped in the Underworld again.

As the story of Chapter 5 Season 2 continues to unfold, it remains to be seen what the future holds for Midas and his journey.