Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2 Patch Notes: What’s New in the Update?

Fortnite’s latest season, Chapter 6 Season 2, has arrived, bringing with it a thrilling GTA-inspired theme. Get ready for a lawless experience filled with new map locations, explosive weaponry, and high-stakes heists. This breakdown covers all the key changes and additions in the Lawless patch notes.

Map Changes

While the overall map layout remains familiar, several key locations have been revamped to reflect the season’s theme of organized crime. These new landmarks add a layer of intrigue and danger to the Fortnite landscape:

• Crime City
• Outlaw Oasis
• Shiny Shafts
• Lonewolf Lair

Gold Rush and Black Markets

The entire map is now awash with gold-infused water, triggering a “Gold Rush” for players. Swing your pickaxe, demolish structures, and feel the surge of speed. Mine Gold Veins for Bars, but keep an eye out for Big Dill and his rapidly appreciating Dill Bits crypto. Snatch Dill Bits from vaults and spend them wisely at Black Markets. These shadowy hubs offer Mythic and Legendary loot, along with valuable Boons to enhance your heists. Just remember, discretion is key.

Weaponry and Modifications

Season 2 introduces a range of new weapons and modifications perfect for pulling off daring heists. The Thermite is your go-to for vault busting, with the Plasma Burst Laser and Rocket Drill joining the arsenal in the future. New weapons include the Collateral Damage Assault Rifle and Falcon Eye Sniper. The Outlaw Shotgun and Big Dill’s signature dual-wield Pump & Dump are also on the horizon. For close-quarters combat, the Kneecapper slows enemies while boosting your speed and jump height. And for a touch of mythical power, Sub-Zero’s Kombat Kit grants you ice-wielding abilities.

Defense and Utility

New utility items like the Port-A-Cover and Pulse Scanner provide crucial defensive options and enemy detection, perfect for navigating chaotic heists. The Med-Mist Grenade offers quick healing, while the Gold Splash grants a Gold Rush effect and heals or shields you.  

Boons

Fortnite’s Boon system expands with Season 2, offering persistent advantages that last throughout a match, even after elimination. The new Boons include:

• Vulture: Reveals enemy elimination locations.  
• Gold Rush: Triggers Gold Rush when opening or destroying chests.
• Adrenaline Rush: Grants the Slap effect upon mantling, hurdling, and wall jumping.  
• Gold Ammo: Provides ammo when picking up Bars.  
• Greed: Grants extra Bars from eliminations and containers.

Bosses and Medallions

Shogun X remains a formidable boss, now dropping the Super Shield Medallion, which provides a Shield Bubble when using healing items. A new boss, Fletcher Kane, has also arrived, his influence spreading across the map. Defeating Kane yields the Mythic Fletcher Kane’s Double Down Pistol and the Unstoppable Medallion, boosting sprint speed and enabling bash attacks.  

Vehicles

Fletcher Kane’s presence is felt throughout the map, and his heavily guarded assets are ripe for the taking. Armored Transport Convoys patrol the roads, offering valuable loot but also fierce resistance. For the ultimate heist, target Fletcher’s armored train, a mobile fortress packed with riches. Be prepared for competition, though, as other players will likely try to muscle in on your score.  

Lawless Battle Pass

The Lawless Battle Pass offers a range of criminal-themed Outfits and accessories. Earn XP to unlock free and premium rewards. The premium pass, available for 1,000 V-Bucks or through a Fortnite Crew membership, grants access to exclusive Outfits like The Enforcer, The Fugitive, and more.  

The Battle Pass rewards include:

• Cassidy Quinn  
• Joss
• Fletcher Kane  
• Valentina
• Big Dill
• Keisha Cross
• Mortal Kombat 3 Sub-Zero  

The Outlaw Midas Outfit is a special quest reward available until May 2, 2025. Earn XP in any game mode to unlock this exclusive cosmetic.