Despite not having any official patch notes, the community is hard at work to unlock any and all changes to the game. Take a look at some of the top changes you’ll find in Season 2!
General
First and foremost, take a second to check out the Season 2 trailer and get a feel for what you should expect for the next few months
The Island has been taken over by covert operatives - members of Ghost and Shadow. Will you join the fight? pic.twitter.com/dmUiUyxWM2
— Fortnite (@FortniteGame) February 20, 2020
Additionally, if you’re considering purchasing the battle pass, we’ve got news for you. First off, use code FortniteTracker in the item shop to support us (shameless plug). Secondly (and more importantly), here’s the leaked battle pass trailer, which includes the fan favorite banana skin and customizable themes
Here is your Chapter 2 Season 2 cinematic trailer. #Fortnite pic.twitter.com/TddsrfmCGQ
— Fortnite News (@FortniteBR) February 20, 2020
As is tradition, this season’s battle pass will include 1500 vbucks by completion - way more than enough to purchase next season’s battle pass
Weapons and loot
The loot pool has been changed drastically for Season 2, with a bunch of unvaulted weapons and even some brand-new items (There could well be more yet to be discovered).
Suppressed SMG
Suppressed Pistol
Remote Explosives
Boom Bow
Minigun
Drum Gun
Dynamite
Heavy Sniper Rifle
Suppressed Sniper Rifle
Suppressed Assault Rifle (Rare/Blue)
Grapplers (Reduced range + Unlimited shots)
New Decoy Grenades
Damage Traps VAULTED
New Landmarks
There are a few refreshed landmarks on the map, including an “oil rig” just outside of Slurpy Swamp
The new Oil Rig Landmark, that was highly hinted within the teaser’s! #Fortnite pic.twitter.com/nPQWrWfI3W
— Mikey (@FNBRHQ) February 20, 2020
As the subtext suggests, the oil rig was indeed highly hinted in the teasers. There are a few other revamped spots, we’ll have to hop into the map and report back at a later time
Customizable Skins
A vanity update to in-game cosmetics is officially here! According to HYPEX, skins will have a whole new level of customization - much farther reaching than just editable backbling and occasional style
You’ll be able to fully customize your own skin! #Fortnite
— Mikey (@FNBRHQ) February 20, 2020
(Via @HYPEX & @xkleinmikex) pic.twitter.com/v6zGzXjtnd
It seems as though you’ll be able to apply and remove tattoos and clothing on select characters - most likely acquired via the battle pass or new item shop rotation. Another season without a massive buff to cosmetics would feel stale; I am more than happy to hear Epic making moves to evolve and adapt
Everything else
There is so much to cover when a new season comes out, one person simply cannot find it all within an hour. That’s why, I implore you to drop in and find out what’s changed. Let us know on Twitter and we might just shout you out!
Also, I’d like to personally give a huge shoutout to Fortnite leakers & commentators such as HYPEX & Mikey at FNBRHQ. They stay up and grind out long nights in order to give us fast and accurate information. Go follow them, and check out the developing story that is Season 2!
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