Players jump from the Battle Bus at the start of a Fortnite Battle Royale match.
The Battle Bus carries players across the island before each person chooses when to leap. After jumping, players deploy a glider and steer toward a landing location to search for weapons, healing items, ammunition, and building materials. The bus route changes from match to match, so players must adapt their drop strategy.
The vehicle became one of Fortnite’s most recognizable symbols because it combines the familiar battle-royale opening with Fortnite’s colorful visual style. It is not a supply vehicle or a combat vehicle that players drive during the opening; it is the airborne launch platform for the match. Fortnite also includes many other buses and vehicles in its wider game world, which can cause occasional confusion.