Overview
- Epic has taken Fortnite offline for scheduled v40.00 maintenance, with multiple outlets estimating several hours of downtime and a likely U.S. return window around 7–10 a.m. ET.
- The Season 2 Battle Pass has been revealed with skins including The Foundation, the Ice King and new originals, and it now costs 800 V-Bucks after recent pricing changes reported by outlets.
- New gameplay includes the Skyzip mobility device and the Foundation’s Rift Rifle, alongside a Rivalry system that lets players mark in-match foes and align with either The Foundation or the Ice King for rewards.
- The island shifts include new and reworked POIs, with Frigid Fortress replacing Clawsy Lodge and The Seven HQ taking over from Classified Canyon.
- Epic confirmed a Looney Tunes crossover, and reporting indicates Bugs Bunny and related cosmetics are expected to arrive in the item shop rather than in the Season 2 Battle Pass.