Season 9 of Fortnite is almost over, which means Season 10 is right around the corner.

We just witnessed what happened in the Season 9 event with the Robot defeating the Monster. The Robot left behind a large orb, which is still on the map and has many people suggesting it will play into the Season 10 reveal (more on that below). This event also left a brief map change with the remains of the monster left behind.

We don't know yet if those remains will stay on the map in Season 10, or if they'll be gone by the time it comes around.

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When is the start date of Fortnite Season 10?

While Epic Games hasn't released an official release date for Season 10 yet, the expected start date is August 1st. A season typically runs 10 weeks, but that would run Season 9 into July 18, right before the $30 million World Cup event. So instead of making huge changes right before the game's biggest event of the year, the release date is delayed a little bit.

Also hinting at an August 1st release date is the Battle Pass countdown on Fortnite, which currently says the last day of Season 9 will be on July 31.

Fortnite Season 10 rumored, leaked map changes

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While we don't know exactly what map changes will happen as a result of Season 10, there are a few leaks and rumors predicting what will occur.

A lot of the speculation revolves around the energy orb left behind from the Robot. The orb allowed the Robot to take down the Monster, so it clearly holds a lot of power. Also, a Fortnite leaker has found code suggesting the orb is going through different phases and could make huge changes to the Season 10 map.

Bob the Orb has already changed a bit.. pic.twitter.com/jq3XrUJl3x — FortTory - Fortnite Leaks & News (@FortTory) July 21, 2019

I have found three particles in the event files:

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I supose these are three stages for the Nexus Orbit. First one being visible now and the other two later, leading up to season 10. pic.twitter.com/hWuSuuUWHq — FortTory - Fortnite Leaks & News (@FortTory) July 20, 2019

There's also this observation from a Reddit user.

The main theory is the orb will somehow wipe out all, or parts of, the Season 9 map, making way for changes to Season 10.

Fortnite Season 10 Battle Pass

The Season 10 Battle Pass should cost the same as the Season 9 one. The Battle Pass cost 950 V-Bucks, which comes out to $9.99 USD. The Battle Pass usually includes a starter pack with cosmetics & skins. You can increase your skill points with weekly challenges, which allow you to unlock outfits, wraps, emotes, pets and more.