The wait is finally over. After a two-week delay and one of the longest seasons in the game’s history, Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2: Showdown has officially arrived. Epic Games is dialling up the heat (or rather, the cold) by pitting two of the multiverse’s heaviest hitters against each other: The Foundation and The Ice King.
If you’ve been away from the island for a minute, here is everything you need to know about the massive v40.00 update.
The Big Theme: Rivalry
This season introduces a brand-new “Rivalry” mechanic. Players are encouraged to choose a side—Team Foundation or Team Ice King.
Rivalry Screen: A new lobby tab tracks the global progress of each faction.
In-Game Duels: You can challenge specific players as your “Rival” during a match to earn bonus XP and exclusive faction rewards.
The Stakes: Rumour has it that the winning side will determine the final style of the Tier 100 Battle Pass skin.
Map Changes: A Chill in the Air
The Chapter 7 map has been partially frozen over as the Ice King reclaims his territory.
Frigid Fortress: Replacing Clawsy Lodge, this is a reimagined, grander version of the classic Polar Peak.
Dark Dominion: Lethal Labs has been overtaken by mysterious energy, serving as a dark mirror to its former self.
The Seven’s HQ: Classified Canyon has been transformed into a high-tech base for The Seven as they prepare for the Foundation’s return.
New Gameplay & Traversal
Epic Games Co-Founder Mark Rein teased the keyword “Skyzips,” and they are exactly what the community hoped for.
Skyzips: A new traversal item that allows you to deploy a portable balloon in the sky with a zipline attached. It’s perfect for height advantage or escaping a sticky situation.
Drive the Battle Bus: Yes, you read that right. In certain matches, a player can actually pilot the Battle Bus, flying through rings to spawn supply drops for their teammates.
Foundation’s Gauntlets: A new melee mythic that allows for high-impact dashes and uppercuts.
The Rift Rifle: Straight out of the Chapter 2 cinematics, this weapon creates a temporary rift upon impact, allowing for chaotic repositioning.
The “Showdown” Battle Pass
The Battle Pass costs 800 V-Bucks (a slight price drop from the usual 950), though eagle-eyed fans have noted that it now only returns exactly 800 V-Bucks upon completion, removing the “profit” from previous seasons.
Key Skins Include:
The Foundation (Reforged): Featuring a new look for Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
Exalted Ice King: A tiered skin with customizable frost effects.
Bugs Bunny: The headline collaboration of the season.
Elite Jules: A remixed version of the fan-favourite engineer.
Pro Tip: If you pick up the pass before March 26, you’ll unlock the Stealth Tech Foundation bonus style for free.
What do you think of the new Skyzips mechanic? Is it a game-changer or just another way to get sniped out of the air? Let us know in the comments!
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