The Sideways Encounter is a difficult challenge in Fortnite Season 8. ... Similar to Abductors in Season 7, Sideways Anomalies appear over several, random Named Locations in Fortnite Season 8. To find it, players will need to enter one of the three purple diamonds that appear on the map.

What does a sideways encounter mean?

Sideways encounters in Fortnite involve fighting off waves of Cube Monsters until you fill the orange challenge bar at the top of your screen. If you do this successfully, then you will complete the Sideways encounter. There is, however, a catch and it comes in the form of a timer. ... Pay attention to the timer.

Can you complete a sideways encounter in duos?

Keep in mind that you'll be vulnerable to enemy players while you're fighting the hordes of Cube Monsters, so try to complete this Quest with your friends in Duos or Squads. Completing the Sideways encounter will cause the Sideways Zone to disappear, leaving behind a high rarity weapon for your troubles.