A brand new update for Fortnite has arrived across PlayStation, Xbox, PC, Nintendo Switch, and Android devices, marking the beginning of Chapter 4 Season 2. The new season is titled 'Fortnite MEGA', and boasts a new futuristic neo-Tokyo vibe with plenty of new content.
Following some rather lengthy server downtime, Fortnite has officially kicked off a brand new season with some big changes. Alongside some map changes, new features, and bug fixes, there's a brand new battle pass, new weapons, and plenty more for players to jump into.
If you'd like to find out more about the launch of Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 2, you can check out the official patch notes for the v24.00 update below:
Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 2 Patch Notes
Become MEGA in Fortnite Battle Royale Chapter 4 Season 2. Ride the grind rails of “MEGA City” and swerve on its streets on a sports bike. Go beyond the neon towers to the rest of the new biome: cause Havoc at “Steamy Springs,” drive a Nitro Drifter to the "Drift Ridge" car track, sharpen your Kinetic Blade skills at “Kenjutsu Crossing,” and more!
MEGA FAST
New city, new streets, new vehicles:
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Victory Crown Rogue
- Be a flash of light. This two-person sports bike features high acceleration, sharp turning, and a boost-ready engine. Also known as the “Rogue Bike.”
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Nitro Drifter
- Want a car instead? Get in this four-seater and use its handbrake to drift ‘round the bend.
Vehicle note: The Dirt Bike vehicle, Motorboat vehicle, Chonkers Off-Road Tires vehicle mod, and Cow Catcher vehicle mod are vaulted in Battle Royale in v24.00.
MEGA READY
Go melee or ranged with Chapter 4 Season 2’s new weapons:
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Kinetic Blade
- Acquire one of these katanas and perform the artful Knockback Slash. Not holding back? Show no mercy and perform the devastating Dash Attack. The Dash Attack has three charges that enter a cooldown upon use.
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Havoc Suppressed Assault Rifle
- Silenced, highly accurate, and fully automatic, take up this weapon to give a new meaning to “mega”: it’s not always bold and brash, it’s sometimes cool and confident. (Get the Mythic version from defeating the boss “Highcard”...)
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Havoc Pump Shotgun
- Like bold and brash better? Make a scene with this high-damage Shotgun. (Find the Mythic version from Vaults requiring Keycards…)
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Overclocked Pulse Rifle
- Obtain this new Mythic Pulse Rifle from… a POI rifting in?
MEGA CLASSIC
MEGA City may be futuristic, but it’s still open to these unvaulted weapons:
- Heavy Sniper Rifle
- Cobra DMR
- Dragon's Breath Sniper
- Combat Shotgun
- All Heisted Exotics
MEGA ONE-DERFUL
In addition to new and unvaulted weapons, wield these Chapter 4 Season 1 carryovers:
- Maven Auto Shotgun
- Red-Eye Assault Rifle
- Twin Mag SMG
- Tactical Pistol
- Chug Cannon
MEGA EFFECTIVE
In Chapter 4 Season 2, Slurp Juice is now Legendary-rarity, restoring A LOT of Health and Shield fast. It also restores Health and Shield at the same time. Drink it before combat to help you come out on top! Find Slurp Juice from Keycard-requiring Vaults, a POI rifting in, or “Combat Caches.”
MEGA ASSISTED
Roll new Reality Augments in Chapter 4 Season 2! Here are the seven new Reality Augments releasing with v24.00:
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Dumpster Diving
- Loot will spawn nearby when you leave a hiding place. Can occur once per hiding place.
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Treasure Hunting
- Nearby Chests are marked the first time you enter a POI.
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Slap Surplus
- Find a Slap Juice in every Chest you open. If the Chest already had a Slap Juice, it'll have an extra one!
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Munitions Slide
- Gain medium ammo while sliding.
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Medium Ammo Amp
- Your weapons using medium ammo will have an increased magazine size.
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Dignified Finish
- Eliminations refresh a cooldown for the Kinetic Blade’s Dash Attack.
MEGA ROLLIN'
Roll returning Reality Augments too! Become mega-er with these Chapter 4 Season 1 carryovers:
- Light Fingers
- Sniper Surplus
- Aerialist
- Chug Gunner
- Jelly Angler
- Bloodhound
- Shadow Striker
- More Parkour
- Keymaster
MEGA MASTERFUL
The streets aren’t the only way to get about MEGA City. Jump on its grind rails then skate around the buildings and your enemies. Even use your weapons as you ride!
MEGA MELLOW
Need a break from urban battle? Step foot on the fresh, teal-tinted grass of MEGA City’s surroundings. This city isn’t the only new location in Chapter 4 Season 2 — it’s just one part of a brand new biome!
MEGA CYBER
MEGA City isn’t the only futuristic city around. In the Cyber City Callout, we challenged island creators to create dynamic islands set in a cybernetic future. Little did these creators know, MEGA City was the inspiration! If you can’t get enough urban ambience, check out the Cyber City Discover row and jump into a curated selection of metropolises. The Cyber City Discover row will be live until March 26, 2023, at 9 AM ET.
MEGA CHIC
Look mega good with Chapter 4 Season 2’s Battle Pass Outfits. With the Chapter 4 Season 2 Battle Pass purchase, you’ll auto-unlock the fine-tailored Renzo the Destroyer. Progress through the Battle Pass to unlock other Outfits, including the streetwear savant Thunder, the elegantly casual Highwire, and more.
MEGA IMPORTANT: COMPETITIVE NOTES!
Competitors! We’re kicking off Chapter 4 Season 2 with an exciting shake up. Check out our Chapter 4 Season 2 Competitive Details blog post for more information on competitive offerings this Season, including FNCS Major 2, Zero Build Cups, Victory Cash Cups, PlayStation Cups, and more!
Additionally, please note that the following are not included in competitive playlists:
- Heavy Sniper Rifle
- Heaisted Exotics
- Chug Cannon
- Sniper Surplus Reality Augment
- Chug Cunner Reality Augment
Also, the Rogue Bike and Nitro Drifter are currently not included in competitive playlists. These vehicles may be added to competitive playlists depending on our monitoring.
LEGACY OPERATING SYSTEM SUPPORT CHANGES
As previously announced, starting with Battle Royale Chapter 4 Season 2, players will be required to use Windows 10 or higher in order to continue playing Fortnite natively on PC in an officially supported manner. Windows 7 and 8 are now officially unsupported in Fortnite.
For players unable to upgrade, NVIDIA GeForce NOW is an available alternative so you can continue playing Fortnite via streaming on your current Windows 7 or Windows 8 PC.