Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 1: All You Need To Know Before Season 2
There are a bunch of changes in Fortnite: Chapter 2, including graphical and sound improvements, new and newly vaulted weapons, boats, the ability to swim, and even an entirely new map.
Chapter 2 introduces tons of new features to Fortnite: Battle Royale, including a new island map with 13 locations to explore. You’ll also be able to play around in the water in new ways, with support for swimming, fishing, and motorboats.
But one of the coolest changes is something that the game has needed ever since it launched.
The new map is the biggest change
When you drop out of the Battle Bus for the first time, you immediately see that Epic hasn’t uncovered the names of the new map locations. That’s an intentional part of Epic’s new medal system, which exists alongside challenges. It rewards you for completing various in-game activities, like finding and visiting some of the 13 new landmarks dotted around the new island. Some old points of interest — like Retail Row and Salty Springs — have also made the jump, giving players the option of returning to their favorite jump spots.
Boats boats boats
There’s also now motorboats for zooming around in, giving several new ways to navigate the island.
Fewer guns
There’s a streamlined arsenal of weaponry this time around, no doubt to keep things simple at the outset of Season 1. Mainstays like the Pickaxe and Assault Rifle remain.
Better graphics
Fortnite Chapter 2 also comes with a visual upgrade, with cleaner and more vivid graphics throughout. Fortnite streamer DrLupo said that “The graphics genuinely makes it look like a brand new game”.
Level cap is gone
Other new additions include the removal of the level cap, meaning those of you at Level 100 can continue earning XP. We’re not currently sure what the new cap is, but 250 seems like an obvious choice.
Shoot health
One incredible addition is a new health bazooka — the Bandage Bazooka, to be exact — revives your fallen squad members, putting friendly fire in a whole new light. There’s also a new set of emotes for high-fiving or synchronizing dance moves together — meaning you never have to floss alone again.
Ways to hide, and things to blow up
In classic Assassin’s Creed style, you’ll even be able to hide in hay bales (or dumpsters), while “gas tanks and explosive barrels” will make for some exciting environmental dangers.
Addition of achievements
One of the other significant changes in Fortnite Chapter 2 is the addition of achievements. There are a total of 52 achievements to unlock, and some of them are a bit more obvious than others.
For instance, the Double Trouble achievement is unlocked by winning 10 Season 1 Duo matches. However, the “I’m Trash” achievement is unlocked by . . . Well, it says “Just the worst” so we’re not quite sure. Though we suppose we have some matches that almost certainly qualify.
Some of these are super easy like “In the Zone,” which only requires you to land in the starting safe zone. Others are more difficult, like Squad Goals, which requires you to win 100 Season 1 Squad matches or even something like Rise & Grind, which you’ll only get if you hit level 250 this season.
In any case, here’s the full list. You can view the achievements in the Career Tab in-game.
In any case, here’s the full list. You can view the achievements in the Career Tab in-game:
- Hide the Pain — Used a Bandage to heal yourself while in the storm.
- Pier Fishing — Caught a fish off the Sweaty Sands pier.
- Can I speak to a Manager? — Took out your frustrations on 20 Fishstick restaurant decorations.
- All You Can Eat Sashimi… Read more on our blog
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