Fortnite is about to flip the script once again. The long-running battle royale sensation is on the verge of launching Chapter 6, Season 2, and the stakes have never been higher. With a crime-themed update packed with train heists, bank robberies, and a touch of chaos, players are in for an adrenaline-fueled ride. And yes, there are anthropomorphic pickles and hotdogs, because Fortnite never misses a chance to embrace the bizarre.
Countdown to the Big Switch
The transition from Chapter 6, Season 1 to the new era will happen overnight.
The servers will go down at 11 PM PT on February 20 (2 AM ET on February 21) as Epic Games prepares for the rollout. The downtime typically lasts several hours, meaning players should be able to jump into the new season by early Friday morning.
Once live, the update will introduce sweeping changes, including a revamped map, fresh weapons, and a brand-new Battle Pass featuring both original and crossover skins.
Crime City Takes Center Stage
This season, Fortnite leans heavily into a lawless, criminal underworld.
- Gold vaults and Rocket Drills: Expect major points of interest (POIs) revolving around elaborate heists.
- Armored Trains: Moving targets that add a dynamic element to battles.
- Dual-Wielding Weapons: A brand-new gameplay feature that lets players equip and fire two guns simultaneously.
- Bank Assaults: Structured heists will create high-stakes encounters, possibly reshaping the competitive meta.
Epic Games has been teasing a Grand Theft Auto-inspired aesthetic, and from early footage, it looks like one of the most ambitious themes Fortnite has tackled yet.
Midas Makes His Return
One of Fortnite’s most beloved characters is back.
Midas, who debuted in Chapter 2, Season 2, returns as a focal point in the new Lawless Battle Pass. His golden touch and criminal mastermind persona are perfect for this season’s theme. While his original season was a covert spy-vs-spy affair, this time it’s all about organized crime.
Midas’s return is sure to excite long-time fans, many of whom have been speculating about his fate since his mysterious disappearance.
A Mortal Kombat Invasion
Fortnite is no stranger to crossovers, but this one might be its most brutal yet.
Sub-Zero, the iconic Mortal Kombat fighter, is joining the game as a Battle Pass skin. But he won’t be alone—other Mortal Kombat characters are expected to follow. Epic Games hasn’t confirmed if signature fatalities or special abilities will be incorporated, but given Fortnite’s history of adding unique gameplay mechanics with crossovers, it’s not out of the question.
With the popularity of Mortal Kombat 1, this collaboration is coming at the perfect time.
Expect the Unexpected
Fortnite thrives on unpredictability, and this season looks no different.
Players should keep an eye out for:
- Map transformations that align with the crime theme.
- Unconventional skins, including food-themed characters like anthropomorphic pickles and hotdogs.
- Unannounced collaborations—Fortnite always has a surprise or two up its sleeve.
With Chapter 6, Season 2, Epic Games is doubling down on action, nostalgia, and sheer unpredictability. If the early leaks are anything to go by, this season could be one of the most thrilling yet.
