Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 is finally here, and Epic Games has revealed the patch notes early. The Fortnite Showdown update introduces a massive new loot pool, fresh map changes, and several gameplay features that completely shake up the battle royale. Here is every new weapon, POI, and feature added in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2.
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 Weapons Revealed (Full Loot Pool)
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 adds a brand new loot pool featuring weapons like the Vector 7 DMR, Chaos Reloader Shotgun, and Bouncing Boomstick, alongside returning items such as the Combat Assault Rifle and Mythic Goldfish. The update also introduces new map locations like Frigid Fortress and gameplay features including the Rivalry system and the ability to drive the Battle Bus.
Additionally, Fortnite Showdown will feature over 12 unvaulted weapons from previous seasons, although some of these will be slowly phased in as Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 progresses. For your convenience, here is the full list of all weapons included in the Fortnite Showdown season:
All Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 Weapons
New Weapons Added
- Vector 7 DMR
A high-damage scoped rifle with a slower fire rate, designed for precision at range. - Chaos Reloader Shotgun
A single-fire shotgun with devastating close-range damage. One shell per reload means every shot counts. Automatically reloads when not equipped. - Bouncing Boomstick
Dynamite that explodes for big damage every time it bounces. - Overdrive Grenade
Toss one to impulse yourself or nearby players, granting a temporary boost of movement speed, reload speed, and fire rate to anyone it hits. - Skyline Deployer
Shoot out a zipline you’ll automatically ride to your target location. Any player can use or destroy the zipline once it’s up.
Mythic and Exotic Weapons (Showdown)
Unlocked in the Showdown
- Ice King’s Gauntlets
Dropped by the Ice King at Frigid Fortress. Fire ice projectiles as your primary attack, or unleash a massive ice storm that deals damage over time in a large area. - The Foundation’s Rift Rifle (Exotic Vector 7 DMR)
Spawns a rift at your bullet’s impact location. - Seven Cluster Cannon
Fires a cluster of explosive shots after a charged delay. - Seven Power Gloves
Advanced mobility gauntlets with two abilities. Both abilities use up charges that regenerate over time.- Primary: Dash Punch in any direction to leap forward and deal damage on impact.
- Secondary: Uppercut to launch yourself into the air, dealing even more damage and knocking back opponents.
Unvaulted and Returning Weapons
- Combat Assault Rifle
- Nemesis AR
- Chapter 1 Pistol
- Thunder Burst SMG
- Iron Pump Shotgun
- Twin Hammer Shotguns
- Twin Mag SMG
- Mythic Goldfish
- FlowBerry Mist Grenade
- Port-A-Bunker (Zero Build only)
- Shield Bubble Jr. (Zero Build only)
- From Lawless to Lawful:
- There are Foundation-inspired versions of Chapter 6 Season 2 Exotics.
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 Map Changes (New POIs)
At a glance, the Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 map is largely the same as Season 1. However, there are some pretty significant changes that were made to it. The biggest new POI is Frigid Fortress, which houses the Ice King. At least at the start of Fortnite Showdown, there are four new main POIs:
New Sanctuary
Frigid Fortress
Dark Dominion
Squibbly Shores
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 Gameplay Features (Drive the Battle Bus, Rivalries)
The big feature of Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 is the new rivalry system. The first time you log in, you will be forced to choose a side: Team Foundation or Team Ice King. As the season progresses, you will earn points for your team. Whichever side has the most points by the end of the season will unlock a rare skin for everyone’s battle pass.
The two skins are Frost-Ready Foundation or Exalted Frost Ice King. So yes, in theory, one of these skins will be lost forever and will never be obtainable. So choose your team wisely! Here is a full list of Chapter 7 Season 2 gameplay features:
- Drive the Battle Bus – every match a player at random will be chosen to drive the battle bus. If they manage to fly through rings, everyone in the match will earn XP and a Supply drop.
- Rivalry Mechanic – While in a match you can visit a Rivalry screen and challenge another player on the map to a duel.
- Winning a duel will then earn you Rival Credits which you can use to buy rare Rivalry Gear such as exotic weapons.
- Rivalry Rank – the more rivalry duels you win, the more your rank goes up. The higher your rank, the better loot you’ll unlock at Rivalry Gear machines.
When Does Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 End?
According to dataminer ShiinaBR, Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 will end on Friday, June 5, 2026. That means the Fortnite Showdown season will be on the shorter side, clocking in at around two months.
Given that Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 1 lasted close to 3.5 months after being delayed, most players will likely find this welcome news. Regardless, if you want to unlock everything in the battle pass, you better get started as soon as possible!
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