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When is Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2? Release date and what to expect

It's kind of a big dill.

Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2 'Lawless' key art.

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Published: Monday, 24 February 2025 at 3:39 pm

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Fortnite goes Grand Theft Auto in its latest season, which brings the gangster vibes with the ominous title "Lawless".

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There are actually a few GTA elements in there, with players able to get involved in heists and spend your loot on new weapons.

Parents need not worry, though. The violence doesn't go beyond the usual comic Fortnite affair.

We know this because, after a period of downtime, the current season has begun!

Let's take a look at what's on offer.

Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2 release date and UK launch time

The Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2 release date was Friday 21st February 2025.

The previous season's battle pass ended at 7am UK time on Friday morning.

The new season, according to the game's official server status page, began at 12 midday GMT from a UK time zone perspective.

What should you expect from Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2?

Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2 is all about the gangster lifestyle, set in a new location called Crime City. A trailer has dropped that showcases a lot of what's to be expected. Check it out below:

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As you can see, it's set to a new rap song called Runamok by Fortnite's pickle Big Dill, and there are plenty of cool skins available (literally cool, with Mortal Kombat's Sub Zero).

And just as you'd expect, looting and heisting are a major part of the game; from bank vaults to armoured vehicles, you'll be raiding in various different scenarios.

The aim is to dethrone the city's kingpin, the baron Fletcher Kane. It won't be a surprise that he's the big boss of the season, and beating him will get you a medallion and a weapon.

Between your criminal activities, you'll be able to chill out in the Outlaw Oasis. Everyone needs to relax, even hardened criminals.

The new Fortnite Battle Pass will be available for 71 days (until the season end on 2nd May) and it costs 1,000 V-Bucks.

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