Curious to know what happened to the Secret Banners and their locations? Check this article out to know the details, why Banners are missing & how Fortbytes replaced them in Season 9!!
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Where are the Secret Banners in Season 9?
Secret Banners Replaced with Fortbyte
Starting Season 9, Secret Banners have been removed from the Secret Tier circulation. Every other week, instead of banners, the loading screens will now give clues to locations of Hidden Fortbytes.
Check Out the Season 9 FeaturesWhat are Fortbytes?
Fortbytes are a new feature introduced in Season 9. They act similarly to puzzle pieces, requiring players to collect them to reveal a photo that foretells the secret of the island. There are 100 in total to collect in all.
Check Out the Fortbyte Challenge ListNo Need to Complete Challenges to Collect Hidden Fortbytes
Unlike the Secret Banners of previous seasons, collecting Fortbytes does not require players to complete sets of weekly challenges first. Players can just go directly to the location and get the Fortbyte even if they don't have the loading screen.
Check Out the Weekly Challenges ListWhat are Secret Banners?
Exclusive Banners Hidden in Loading Screens
Every other week in the past seasons, a Secret Banner is released with Weekly Challenges. Each one has a required number of weekly challenges required to unlock a Loading Screen with their location.
No Gameplay Advantages
The Secret Banners do not provide any gameplay advantages nor to do they add a tier to a Battle Pass. They just unlock a new Banner style for players to use.