Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2 has officially arrived, bringing one of the most significant updates to the game in this Chapter. While players had hints of new content leading up to the launch, there are still plenty of surprises. The update introduces fresh mechanics, a brand-new Battle Pass, and a whole arsenal of weapons. Curious about what’s changed in Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2? Here’s a complete breakdown of all the new features.
Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2 Patch Notes
New Locations
This season brings several new Points of Interest (POIs), each offering unique environments and challenges. Here’s a look at the most notable additions:
- Crime City – This highly anticipated urban location gives Fortnite a gritty, lawless vibe. Unlike Seaport, this area is much more rugged, making it a hotspot for action-packed landings.
- Outlaw Oasis – A luxurious resort where the city’s most notorious criminals unwind. This area ties in with the overall theme of the season.
- Lonewolf Lair – A grand mansion likely tied to one of the new Battle Pass characters. Its design is reminiscent of Lavish Lair from Chapter 5.
- Shiny Shafts – A newly introduced gold mine, bringing back an old-school mining aesthetic seen in previous Chapters.
Each of these locations offers fresh loot opportunities and dynamic battlegrounds for players to explore.
Gold Mechanics Expanded
Gold plays a much bigger role this season, aligning with the overarching theme of heists and crime. Gold is now more abundant across the map, giving players more opportunities to collect and spend it. The currency can be used to purchase services from NPCs and unlock new gameplay advantages.
Additionally, interacting with gold in the environment now grants the Gold Rush effect—a temporary buff that increases movement speed and enhances pickaxe efficiency. Gold can be collected from Gold Veins or Gold Water scattered across the map.
New In-Game Currency: Dill Bits
In addition to gold, Dill Bits have been introduced as a secondary currency. Unlike gold, Dill Bits do not carry over between matches, meaning players must spend them before each game ends.
Where to Spend Gold and Dill Bits
This season also introduces Black Markets, special in-game shops where players can exchange these currencies for Mythic and Legendary items, as well as powerful Boons to enhance gameplay.
Armored Vehicles and Upgraded Train
The train system has been heavily reinforced this season, featuring stronger defenses and better rewards for players who manage to take control of it. Similarly, armored vehicles now roam the map, guarded by henchmen NPCs, adding a new layer of challenge and strategy to engagements.
New Bosses and Mythic Items
Chapter 6 Season 2 brings new bosses, each dropping unique loot and Medallions with game-changing effects:
- Fletcher Kane – Defeating him rewards players with the Double Down Pistol and the Unstoppable Medallion, which grants a Nitro-like speed boost.
- Shogun X – While still present in the game, Shogun now drops the Super Shield Medallion, which automatically deploys a Shield Bubble Jr when healing.
These powerful items add fresh tactical options for players willing to take on these tough encounters.
New Weapons and Items
This season introduces several new weapons and equipment designed to shake up combat strategies:
- Thermite – A powerful new explosive.
- Plasma Burst Rifle – A futuristic energy weapon.
- Rocket Drill (Coming in a future update) – A destructive projectile weapon.
- Collateral Damage Assault Rifle – A brand-new AR.
- Alcon Eye Sniper – A precision long-range rifle.
- Outlaw Shotgun (Coming soon) – A new close-range powerhouse.
- Pump and Dump – A dual-wield hybrid of a Pump Shotgun and SMG.
- Kneecapper – A melee bat offering mobility and high-impact strikes.
- Port-A-Cover – A deployable cover system.
- Pulse Scanner – A recon device for scanning enemies.
- Med Mist Grenade – A throwable healing item.
- Gold Splash – A Chug Splash variant that also applies the Gold Rush effect.
- Sub-Zero’s Combat Kit – A special equipment bundle.
These additions diversify combat styles and bring fresh strategies into play.
New Battle Pass and Collaborations
Alongside these gameplay updates, a brand-new Battle Pass has arrived, packed with exciting rewards. Players can unlock unique outfits, emotes, and in-game cosmetics as they progress through the tiers.
Additionally, Fortnite collaborations continue, with Cowboy Bebop being one of the first major crossovers set to hit the Item Shop this season. Expect even more partnerships to roll out in the coming weeks.
Final Thoughts
Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2 brings one of the biggest updates yet, packed with fresh content, new mechanics, and a revamped gold economy. With an action-packed Battle Pass, reinforced vehicles, and challenging new bosses, this season promises to keep players engaged. Whether you’re hunting down medallions, battling through Crime City, or collecting gold for exclusive rewards, there’s plenty to explore and experience.
