The highly anticipated Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2, codenamed “Lawless,” is almost here, promising a thrilling new chapter in Epic Games’ ever-popular battle royale. Leaks, teasers, and official announcements point to a heist-themed season with revamped gameplay, fresh skins, a redesigned map, and an exciting crime-fueled narrative. From the return of fan-favorite characters like Midas to a collaboration with Mortal Kombat’s Sub-Zero, Chapter 6 Season 2 is shaping up to be one of Fortnite’s most exciting updates yet.
Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2 Lawless: Release Date and Downtime
Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2 “Lawless” launches on February 21, 2025. This update brings the popular heist theme back to the forefront, introducing a brand new patch for both Fortnite and UEFN services.
Downtime begins at 2:00 AM ET, taking Fortnite servers offline and pausing all Epic services. As a major seasonal update, expect downtime to last approximately six hours, with servers likely returning online around 8:00 AM ET. However, the actual downtime duration may vary depending on the patch deployment process.
What to Expect in Fortnite Season 2: Lawless
The Lawless Battle Pass
Headlining the new Fortnite Season 2 “Lawless” Battle Pass is Big Dill, a ruthless rapper and criminal mastermind currently engaged in a high-profile social media feud with artist T-Pain. The Battle Pass introduces several characters connected to Big Dill’s criminal underworld, including an anime-inspired skin, Mortal Kombat’s Sub-Zero, a new Midas skin, Big Dill himself, a Wolf crime lord skin, and three original female Fortnite characters. The Battle Pass will be available for purchase with 1,000 V-Bucks or included with your Fortnite Crew subscription.
New Points of Interest: Mansion and Loot Cave
Chapter 6 Season 2 introduces exciting new locations and Points of Interest (POIs) to the island. Key additions include a sprawling mansion resembling Chapter 5’s Grand Glacier Hotel, complete with vaults ripe for looting, and a hidden cave overflowing with treasures waiting to be discovered. While the full extent of the map changes remains undisclosed, significant alterations are expected near the current Shogun’s Solitude POI, reflecting the heist theme of the season.
Dual-Wielding Weapons
A unique gameplay mechanic arriving in Chapter 6 Season 2 allows players to simultaneously fire an SMG and a shotgun. While some speculate this might be a new weapon type, it’s currently unclear whether this dual-wielding capability extends to all weapons in the game.
In addition to dual-wielding, the new season introduces Mortal Kombat-themed Mythic weapons, including Scorpion’s Blade and Sub-Zero’s Ice Gauntlets, offering devastating new ways to eliminate opponents. Other new weapons include a Rocket-Ram-style weapon, an electrified melee Baton, and a new type of C4 explosive.
Trains, Armored Trucks, and More
Trains make a triumphant return in Chapter 6 Season 2, now featuring enterable compartments containing valuable vaults. These trains also sport mounted turrets, enabling players to engage in mobile combat and defend their hard-earned loot.
Armored Trucks are another new vehicle addition, providing players with a robust transport option. However, these trucks can also be targeted and raided using weapons like the Sticky Grenade, creating opportunities to steal enemy loot in the lawless landscape.
