Fortnite Lawless is officially dropping on February 21st. A major live event will lead into it. While early speculation pointed toward a heist theme, the upcoming season will focus on crime in general. A new POI, Crime City, has been revealed. It features a rundown hotel and posters showcasing two new Battle Pass skins. One of these skins is Midas. His presence in the game remains unexplained, but his youthful appearance suggests a possible teenage version of the character. Another new character, Big Dill, has been introduced. His importance to the season is highlighted by Fortnite’s promotional tagline, “Deal With It.” The official Fortnite account even teased a single dropping soon. Some believe that Big Dill might be voiced by a secret celebrity artist.
The Mysterious Portal and Live Event Details
Players have been drawn to a mysterious POI in the mountains since Chapter 6 began. Unlike other portals used to summon bosses, this one remained deactivated. Recently, Dao, who meditates with six demon masks, started activating it. As the event approaches, the portal looks more ominous. Dao’s voice lines change daily, hinting at an unfolding storyline. He references a presence in the Spirit Realm and asks Jones about resisting the Zero Point Charge’s power. The live event is rumored to take place on February 15th. It will mark the beginning of teasers for Chapter 6, Season 2.
Epic’s Changes and Collaborations
With the new season approaching, Fortnite adjusted XP distribution. XP in OG mode dropped from 600 per minute to five. This encourages players to explore other modes like Reload. Meanwhile, OG mode received updates, including weapon vaulting and the return of classics like the Kinetic Blade, Heavy Sniper Rifle, and TAC SMG. Frequent unvaulting waves are expected every week or two.
A Fast & Furious crossover will bring Dom Toretto and Han to the game. This expands the franchise’s previous vehicle integration. Another pop culture reference appears with the Malevolent Kitchen back bling, inspired by a mistranslation in Jujutsu Kaisen. A special detail was added to Mahito’s pickaxe. It morphs when paired with the corresponding skin, staying true to its anime origins.
Upcoming Skins, Collabs, and Fortnite Lawless Competitive Scene
Fortnite is converting existing outfit footwear into wearable Kicks. This allows players to customize their skins for free. Technical issues impacted gameplay, including a recent PlayStation Network outage. The issue caused Fortnite to lose nearly a million players in one day.
During the Super Bowl, Fortnite mocked the Kansas City Chiefs with tweets about their performance. Meanwhile, the game’s official Twitter handle changed from @FortniteGame to @Fortnite. A surprise item shop glitch displayed an awkward skin placement, which was quickly patched. However, the fix resulted in an entirely different skin display, leading to further confusion.
A second wave of Metal Gear Solid collaboration content is rumored. It might feature Big Boss or Raiden to align with the Snake Eater remake’s release. Iron Man is also returning with multiple customizable options. However, his back bling is being sold separately despite the higher cost of his skin bundle.
An insider claimed that Sabrina Carpenter might be added to the game. James Bond is also rumored to be joining Fortnite. The specifics of his appearance remain unknown, but his inclusion will likely spark debate. Future seasons could also include a “Wrestlers and Gears” theme. It is unclear whether this will be a full season or a mini pass.
FNCS Global Championship and Competitive Integrity
For competitive players, the FNCS Global Championship will take place in September in France. The prize pool is set at $2 million. Fortnite has started cracking down on players boosting their ranks using bot lobbies. This enforcement currently applies to Ranked mode but may expand in the future.
OG mode’s storm mechanics have changed. The new mechanics now mirror the current Battle Royale system rather than the 2017 version. Some players appreciate the update, while others miss the nostalgic feel.
