Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 Showdown Guide: Battle Pass, Map Changes, Bugs Bunny

Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2, titled “Showdown,” is a rivalry‑themed season that kicks off on March 19, 2026, and pushes a clash between The Foundation and the Ice King to the center of the battle royale.​
The season brings a refreshed loot pool, new and reworked POIs, a Seven‑vs‑Ice faction storyline, and a Battle Pass headlined by Bugs Bunny and other major characters.

If you just want the quick take: you’re choosing a side in this war, grinding a story‑heavy Battle Pass, and exploring a map that leans into icy strongholds, portal‑linked biomes, and new mobility tools like Skyzips.

Quick rundown: What you can expect this season

1. Chapter 7 Season 2 “Showdown” starts March 19, 2026, after early‑morning downtime and runs as the next main Fortnite season.

2. The core story is The Foundation vs the Ice King, with the island’s POIs and events built around their rivalry.​

3. The Showdown Battle Pass features The Foundation, the Ice King, and a full lineup of new rivals, plus Bugs Bunny from Looney Tunes.

4. The loot pool is heavily shaken up, with new weapons and traversal options like Skyzips, while older staples rotate out.

5. Save the World goes free‑to‑play on April 16, 2026, giving you a permanent PvE option alongside battle royale.

When does Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 start and what’s the theme?

Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 begins on March 19, 2026, with downtime starting around 4 AM ET before the season fully unlocks on all platforms.
The theme is “Showdown” – a one‑on‑one rivalry season where The Foundation and the Ice King pull the island, and you, into their conflict.

In trailers and official recaps, you see the island opening up through portals, icy forces clashing with The Seven, and characters literally taking sides in this feud.
That tone carries into the Battle Pass skins, questlines, and even the way the new POIs are laid out.

Where do the other Looney Tunes characters fit?

Epic and partner coverage confirm that Bugs Bunny is in the Chapter 7 Season 2 Battle Pass, while Daffy Duck and Lola Bunny are planned as separate Item Shop skins rather than Battle Pass unlocks.
There have been mentions of other Looney Tunes characters being teased, but outside Bugs, Daffy, and Lola, anything else should still be treated as unconfirmed for now.

How does the map change in Showdown?

Pre‑season breakdowns and official teases point to a mix of new and heavily reworked POIs centered on the Foundation vs Ice King rivalry. One key addition is an Ice King‑themed fortress built as a large frozen castle POI, acting as a central landmark and likely a hot‑drop location early in the season.

The island also features portal‑linked regions connected to different realities, with at least one aquatic/Atlantis‑style area and hints of more tropical‑leaning terrain.
Epic hasn’t published a full labeled map at the time of writing, so exact POI names and smaller changes are still subject to change as players jump in and explore.

From a practical standpoint, you should expect:

• One major new icy fortress POI anchored around the Ice King.

• Portal‑based areas that mix new terrain with callbacks to older seasons.

• New traversal routes in key hotspots thanks to Skyzips and other mobility tools.

New weapons, loot pool, and Skyzips

Chapter 7 Season 2 is marketed as a big shake‑up to the loot pool rather than a light refresh.
Press previews talk about new rifles, sidearms, and faction‑themed mythic‑level weapons that replace the previous season’s strongest items.​

The headline mechanical change so far is Skyzips, a new traversal system confirmed by Epic’s Mark Rein that lets you zip across the island along high‑altitude lines.​
These are designed to make rotation faster and open up fresh engagements between POIs, especially around the Ice King’s territory and other vertical landmarks.

You should also see:

• A curated set of returning ARs and shotguns alongside the new guns.​

• A new Seven‑style explosive weapon that hits hard and rewards accurate players. (Details are based on early patch previews and may still shift slightly.)​

If you’re coming back after a break, it’s worth spending your first few matches in less contested zones to test TTK, recoil, and damage falloff on the new guns before you full‑send off‑spawn.

Is the Chapter 7 Season 2 Battle Pass worth it?

For most active players, the Showdown Battle Pass is easy to recommend.

You’re getting a mix of core story skins (The Foundation, Ice King), fan‑favorite returns (Jules), original rivals, and the headline collab with Bugs Bunny for the standard 800 V‑Buck cost.

It’s especially good value if:

• You care about Fortnite’s ongoing lore and The Seven’s story arcs.

• You like owning crossover skins such as Bugs Bunny as part of your permanent locker.

• You generally complete a season’s worth of quests and can easily hit level 100.

If you’re more casual and mostly chase specific collabs, you might wait and see how Daffy and Lola look in the Item Shop instead of buying the full pass immediately.

What’s happening with Save the World and other modes?

Epic has confirmed that Fortnite’s original PvE mode, Save the World, goes free‑to‑play on April 16, 2026.
The paid version is no longer being sold, and current owners are getting a bundle of bonuses like Superchargers, vouchers, and in‑game gold as a thank‑you.

Once the switch happens, you’ll be able to jump into Save the World at no extra cost on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch 2, giving you a long‑term co‑op grind next to the main battle royale and creator‑made modes.
V‑Bucks earnings through daily quests and other STW activities remain available for existing players, which keeps the mode relevant if you like funding cosmetics through in‑game play.​

This season will also bring more LEGO and Star Wars content over time, but exact dates and item lists can shift, so treat anything beyond announced events as subject to change until Epic posts in‑client news or patch notes.