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Ultimate Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 2 Guide: Battle Pass, Loot Pools, and Map Updates

Fortnite ushered in a new era with the launch of Chapter 4 Season 1. Now with the recent kickoff of Chapter 4 Season 2, there are lots more updates for gamers to master – from revamped battle pass rewards to an overhauled loot pool and mysterious map changes.

This ultimate guide breaks down all the essential intel you need to excel in Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 2 including:

Details on the new Geralt and Myrisa battle pass skins
The best new exotic and mythic weapons to obtain
A full list of unvaulted guns like the Bolt Sniper Rifle
When the Oathbound Quests and DMZ mode arrive
The best landing spots to check out on the updated island
And much more!

Let’s get right into the key info for Fortnite Chapter 4’s second season so you can wreck shop across the island and unlock all the sweet in-game rewards through the battle pass. The race to Victory Royale begins now!

Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 2 Battle Pass Overview

The launch of Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 2 introduces over 100 rewards up for grabs through the new battle pass. This includes two awesome battle pass-exclusive characters:

Geralt of Rivia (Level 5) – The iconic Witcher himself joins Fortnite with epic swordsman-inspired cosmetics.
Marco Reus (Level 26) – Famed soccer pro gets a sporty Fortnite makeover.
Myrisa (Level 100) – Mystical ice queen anchors this season’s battle pass as the coveted level 100 skin.

In addition to premium character skins for beloved pop culture characters, players can unlock plenty of other cool cosmetics including gliders, back bling, harvesting tools and customizable emotes.

Epic tweaked how daily and seasonal quests work for progression after gamer feedback in C4S1. You’ll also find XP boosts from Reality Augments – buffs randomly assigned each match to help level faster early on.

Now let’s explore all the best new weapons and items coming to Fortnite for Chapter 4 Season 2…

New Weapons and Items – Exotics, Mythics & Unvaulted Guns

Fortnite’s loot pool got a major shake-up in Chapter 4 Season 2. Here are the most notable additions you’ll want to get your hands on immediately:

New Mythic Weapons

Gelatinator Stick – Fires sticky exploding gel that causes area of effect damage after short delay. Found from Jelly NPC on swampy outskirts.
Thunder Shotgun – Fires a wide spread of electrified pellets causing bonus shield and health damage. The Tempest NPC packs this devastating mythic shotgun.

Best New Exotics

Marksman Eight Rifle – High powered thermal sniper for long distance heavy damage. Available from Rumble.
**Stark Compound Bow – **Bow with explosive and shockwave arrow ability alternatives. Synapse sells it.
Boom Sniper Rifle – Single shot sniper rifle with mass explosive rounds. Byte offers this exotic boomstick!

Unvaulted Weapons

Fan favorites back on the menu:

Bolt Sniper Rifle
Suppressed SMG
Flint-Knock Pistol

The unvaulted arsenal joins existing staples like EvoChrome Shotgun, Ex-Caliber Rifle, Red-Eye Assault Rifle and more. Tons of variety each match!

With the Cesium Gorge now flooded by a tsunami, the island holds many secrets waiting to be unearthed over the season. Gear up with our tips to dominate the opposition now!

Top Tips for Victory Royale Success

Follow our essential Season 2 strats:

Prioritize looting The Citadel or Anvil Square which remain relatively safe early game areas with lots of chests.
Fish for weapons using harpoon and fishing rod at landmark locations where sharks now gather.
Use Reality Augments buffs like Soaring Sprints for quick rotations when storm circle closes.
Obtain the Ex-Caliber Rifle or Red Eye Assault Rifle for versatile full auto firepower.
Stay vigilant of predators like wolves and boars which roam the island and attack players!
Collect bars from eliminated foes or register at the Island Vault to purchase more exotic guns later on.