Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 2 patch notes: Season theme, weapon unvaults & more
The Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 2 patch update is finally here, with tons of skins and gameplay changes – make sure to check out the patch notes before jumping off from the Battle Bus.
The next era inFortniteis here with the Season 2 update revealing where the Chapter 3 story will go since the island turned on its head. There’s been some leaks and hints in the lead-up to give players an idea but with the update finally being released, we have a much better idea of what to expect in this season. Epic Games went all out at the turn of Chapter 3 and, while there wasn’t a live event for the season update, there’s plenty to look forward to duringthis season. Here’s everything we know about the Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 2 update.
Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 2 theme
The Fortnite Season 2 theme isResistance,and based on the pre-season trailer, it is going to be an epic battle between the IO and the Seven.
Additionally, it has also been confirmed that Doctor Strange will be teaming up with the Seven as they take on Dr. Slone and the IO. While Epic Games did ensure a certain level of secrecy for the theme of Season 2, it is safe to say that the Resistance is going to be very exciting for everyone.
What’s new in Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 2
All Battle, No Building
XP Beyond Battle Royale
Epic Games has confirmed that Battle Royale is not going to be the only mode where you’re able to earn XP. Fortnite Creators can now add and incorporate various accolades on custom maps available in the Creative mode. This will allow you to play different types of games in Fortnite while still earning XP to unlock that one Battle Pass skin that you have been craving for a while.
All Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4 story quests & weekly challenges
Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4 release date, skins, weapons & map changes
Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4 patch notes: battle pass, weapons & POIs
New in-game mechanics
Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 2 has been graced by the introduction of various in-game mechanics that the community had been asking for a long time. These mechanics and features include:
PARKOUR GAMEPLAY! 🔥🔥pic.twitter.com/sNFzDJAVjc
— HYPEX (@HYPEX)June 16, 2025
Doctor Strange joins the fight against IO
Weapon Vaults and Unvaults in Season 2
Like every other season update, Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 2 has also witnessed a bunch of weapons being vaulted and unvaulted. Here’s a list of all the unvaulted weapons:
Here’s a list of all the vaulted items and weapons in Season 2:
Various data miners have also suggested that a few more items could be stepping out of the vault soon. However, we cannot confirm whether these items will be available at any point in the current season or not. Here’s the list of all the items that might be unvaulted soon:
Bug Fixes in Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 2
As always, a new update means Epic Games have a host of fixes for some of the most frustrating bugs that have been affecting the game, which will hopefully remove some pesky issues and improve the quality of life for fans of the game. The following fixes have been taken from the officialFortnite Trelloboard.
So there you have it – that’s all you need to know about the Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 2 update. Needless to say, things are heating up on the island and it will be exciting to see how long the Seven’s Resistance lasts against the IO.
