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The countdown to Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2 is on!

Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2: Lawless is rapidly approaching. Set to launch on Friday, Feb. 21, this new season provides much of what any Fortnite player can expect: new points of interest (POIs), weapons, and gameplay elements. This article offers a Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2 countdown, highlighting what to expect.

Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2 countdown

Chapter 6 Season 2 begins in

While we don’t know the precise release time, theFortnite servers will likely go offlinearound 2 a.m. ET or 3 a.m. ET on Friday, Feb. 21. The Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2 countdown above approximates when the new season will be up and running.

Unfortunately, this time varies from season to season. The general rule of thumb is that new seasons are usually live between 7 a.m. ET and 10 a.m. ET. The timer above concludes at 9 a.m. ET, but remember that it could arrive earlier or later.

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What can I expect from Fortnite Lawless?

Surprisingly, Epic Games has shown its hand and left little to no mystery regarding Chapter 6 Season 2. Acinematic traileris available for all to witness alongside the entire Battle Pass lineup. As a result, there aren’t many leaks worth covering.

However, we have compiled a complete rundown of the highlights from everything Fortnite has released.

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Sub-Zero, Midas, and Big Dill headline the Battle Pass

TheBattle Pass lineupis diverse, featuring Mortal Kombat’sSub-Zero, a new Midas, and a pickle named Big Dill. Other original characters fill out the remaining spots in this Chapter 6 Season 2 Battle Pass. Each season typically features a collaboration, and the rest are unique characters.

New weapons and items in Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2

Various new weapons appeared in the gameplay trailer, including a new dual-wielded Shotgun, Rocket Drill, Electric Bat, and Thermite. These all appeared prominently in the trailer, while the confirmed Sub-Zero Mythic freezing ability was not displayed.

As usual, Epic Games has found a way to introduce new weapons to the fold while bringing back core weapons such as the Mammoth Pistol.

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Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2 will also feature new locations to explore, including a Mansion and a Gold Mine. These two spots fit right into the season’s heist theme. You can check out all of this and more when the Fortnite Lawless drops in less than 24 hours!

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Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2 Battle Pass (Image via Epic Games)

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Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2 trailer screenshot (Image via Epic Games)

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