Fortnite Alien Nanites: where to find Alien Nanites and how they work

Jul 8, 2021

Where to find Alien Nanites Fortnite - Fortnite players will start finding new alien technology on the island this week in the form of nanites. These otherworldly cubes grant their users rather strange powers and their usefulness is not limited to a single scenario. 

 

But you're probably wondering where to find nanos in Fortnite as well, so in this guide, we'll help you understand where to locate them and how to best use them to your advantage.

Where to find Fortnite alien nanites
 

Unfortunately, there seems to be no sure way to find nanites, which is a shame considering you will need to field alien nanites as part of a week 5 legendary mission launching on July 7 at 7 a.m. m. PT / 10 a. m. ET. You can find them as floor loot, as well as inside chests. These days, you're more likely to find them near the hijackers and on the mothership, so it's a good idea to start there if you're eager to put them to use.

As you will see in the next section, you will definitely want to consider carrying them in your inventory even after completing the related challenge, because they are unique and potentially life-saving.
No, that is not a Rubik's cube. It is a new Fortnite nanite.

How to use Fortnite Alien Nanites
 

Once you've found nanos, you can add them to your inventory like most other items in the Apollo world. To deploy nanites, you'll simply want to drop it as a throwing weapon, like fireflies or a grenade. Once deployed, the nanite will explode into a curiously gelatinous cube, giving anyone within its gelatinous confines a brief respite thanks to its protective properties.
 

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But be careful, it will also give you low-gravity motion while inside. Plan accordingly if you decide ...