08 Mar 2024 10:45 AM +00:00 UTC

Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2 patch notes

Fortnite Greek Gods holding and firing guns

The Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2 patch notes contain a wealth of changes to multiple areas of the game ranging from the battle royale to Lego Fortnite.

A brand-new Fortnite season gives Epic Games the perfect opportunity to address any frustrating issues and introduce plenty of new content through the battle pass and a new selection of quests that contain plenty of unique rewards.

Before we take a closer look at the Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2 patch notes., check out our guides showcasing the best burst-fire weapons and the best XP map codes.

Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2 patch notes

New POIs

Chapter 5 Season 2 sees four new points of interest (POIs) arrive onto the battle royale map. Here's a full list of the new locations:

Mount Olympus
Grim Gate
The Underworld
Brawler's Battleground

Weapons and items

The Chapter 5 Season 2 patch notes contain a wealth of information surrounding new weapons joining the ever-expanding arsenal. Whether it's close-quarters or long-distance, there are new weapons for everyone to master:

Gatekeeper Shotgun
Harbinger SMG
Huntress DMR
Warforged Assault Rifle

Each of the four weapons has a Mythic variant which players can earn by defeating the boss each weapon belongs to. Alongside the new guns, there are some weaponry inspired by the Greek Mythology theme:

Thunderbolt of Zeus
Wings of Icarus
Chains of Hades

Returning weapons

In addition to the new weapons arriving, Epic Games is bringing back some old weapons to spice up the meta even further:

Hammer Pump Shotgun
Frenzy Auto Shotgun
Nemesis AR
Thunder Burst SMG
Reaper Sniper Rifle
Ranger Pistol

Weapon mods

As with every new season since Chapter 5 Season 1, Weapon Mods have added a further layer of gameplay to Fortnite. Chapter 5 Season 2 sees the arrival of the Thermal Scope and Speedgrip which have the potential to provide some game-changing advantages.

Lego Fortnite building kits

It's not just the battle royale that's receiving changes in Chapter 5 Season 2. Lego Fortnite is introducing building kits for players to purchase.

The building kits cost 1800 V-Bucks and higher and grant players lifetime access to that particular bundle. Epic Games has also announced plans to introduce free building kits in the not-too-distant future.

There you have it, that's everything there is to know about the Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2 patch notes. For more, check out the best shotguns to use in close-quarters battles.

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Jon Nicholson

FPS Editor

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Jon is our Call of Duty expert and our FPS Editor. He's worked with Gfinity since 2014, covering Activision's shooter franchise. When he's not topping the scoreboards, you'll find him on EA Sports FC or sim racing.

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