Dive into Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2, where the battle royale island transforms with a striking Greek mythology theme, unveiling seven new locations like Mount Olympus and Grim Gate, each packed with strategic verticality and eerie atmospheres. Alongside these map shifts, the weapon loot pool has been refreshed with a mix of mythic arms and classic favorites, challenging players to adapt their combat styles in this dynamic new landscape filled with formidable bosses and fresh tactical opportunities.
It’s no surprise that you’ll see the likes of Zeus, Cerberus, and Artemis roaming around the island (and you can unlock them as skins via the battle pass). There are quite a few other things going around the island, including an updated loot pool with mythics that drop specifically from these NPCs.
Below we explain the map and loot pool changes for Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2. And for more Fortnite guides, check out our list of all Weapons Bunker locations.
Fortnite map changes for the Chapter 5 Season 2 update
Chapter 5 Season 2 of Fortnite brings significant map changes inspired by Greek mythology, introducing four new points of interest: Mount Olympus, Grim Gate, The Underworld, and Brawler’s Battleground. These locations feature mythological themes and bosses such as Zeus, Hades, Cerberus, and Ares, enhancing the gameplay experience with new challenges and lore. The island has also been expanded slightly, with the Underworld area adding a darker, more ominous atmosphere, while some existing areas have been refreshed to fit the season’s theme. These changes offer players fresh exploration opportunities and strategic encounters aligned with the Myths & Mortals theme.
The map has been updated with tons of locations from Greek mythology, including The Underworld, Mount Olympus, and the Brawler’s Battleground (home to Fortnite’s rendition of Ares). You can see the full map below:
Fortnite weapon loot pool for the Chapter 5 Season 2 update
The Fortnite weapon loot pool for Chapter 5 Season 2 has undergone significant changes to align with the new Greek mythology theme. Epic Games has vaulted 13 items from the previous season, including boss medallions and collaboration items like the Cardboard Box and EMP Stealth Camo, as well as mobility items such as Crash Pad Jr. and Grapple Blade. Notably, the Ballistic Shield was also vaulted due to negative feedback. In their place, 11 new weapons have been introduced, including the returning Drum Gun, and new mythic weapons tied to the season’s bosses, such as the Gatekeeper Shotgun, Harbinger SMG, Huntress DMR, and Warforged Assault Rifle. These additions refresh the meta and offer players new strategic options in both Battle Royale and Zero Build modes.
These weapons have been unvaulted for the new season:
- Midas’ Drum Gun
- Drum Gun
- Hand Cannon
- Impulse Grenade
- Chug Splash
These are also new items added for Chapter 5 Season 2:
- Ares’ Warforged Assault Rifle
- Warforged Assault Rifle
- Drum Gun (epic and legendary)
- Zeus’ Huntress DMR
- Huntress DMR
- Cerberus’ Gatekeeper Shotgun
- Gatekeeper Shotgun
- Hades’ Harbinger SMG
- Harbinger SMG
- Thunderbolt of Zeus
- Wings of Icarus
- Shield Bubble Jr.
Some of the weapons in the above list will only drop from taking on the respective boss. For example, you’ll get the mythic Ares’ Warforged Assault Rifle for eliminating Ares. These bosses do appear to drop medallions, too, just like last season.
What has been vaulted in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2?
In Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2, Epic Games has vaulted a significant number of items from the previous season’s loot pool to refresh the gameplay meta. This includes 13 items such as the Ballistic Shield, Cardboard Box, Hyper SMG, Striker AR, Enforcer AR, Bananas Snowball Launcher, Anvil Rocket Launcher, Grapple Blade, all Boss Mythics, Pizza Party, Lock On Pistol, EMP Stealth Camo, and Crash Pad Jr. Notably, mobility items like the Grapple Blade and Crash Pad Jr. were removed, and the Ballistic Shield was vaulted due to negative player feedback. Additionally, all boss medallions and Metal Gear Solid collaboration items were also vaulted. These changes pave the way for new mythic weapons and fresh gameplay dynamics in the season.
- Striker AR
- Enforcer AR
- Hyper SMG
- Thunder Burst SMG
- Ballistic Shield
- Lock On Pistol
- Grapple Blade
- Anvil Rocket Launcher
- EMP Stealth Camo
- Cardboard Box
- Crash Pad Jr.
- Banana
How will the new map locations and bosses change my Fortnite strategy this season
The new map locations and bosses in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2 will significantly alter your strategy by introducing fresh terrain and high-stakes encounters. With seven new locations like Mount Olympus, which adds verticality for tactical positioning, and Neon City, offering dense urban combat, players must adapt their drop spots and movement routes to exploit these environments effectively. The presence of powerful bosses such as Zeus, Cerberus, and Ares scattered across the map demands careful planning-defeating them yields mythic weapons and abilities that can turn the tide of battle, making boss fights high-priority targets. Additionally, the revamped map rotations and new hotspots will require you to rethink engagement timing and anticipate ambushes, pushing you to be more flexible and strategic in your approach to both exploration and combat.
How will the Star Wars POIs influence my drop strategy this season
The Star Wars Points of Interest (POIs) in Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3 will reshape your drop strategy by encouraging you to land on the map’s outer edges, where these new themed locations like the First Order Base and Resistance Base are situated. These POIs are expected to be hot drops due to their high-tier loot, including mythic weapons, Force ability terminals, and unique vehicles like TIE Fighters, making early aggressive play rewarding but risky. Because these spots are on the perimeter, players who prefer a tactical approach might drop there first to secure powerful gear and then rotate inward, using the edge of the circle to pick off opponents moving toward the center. The reduced overall mobility this season also increases the importance of vehicle use and positioning, so securing a Star Wars POI early can give you a strategic advantage in both loot and map control. This shift makes mastering these new locations crucial for optimizing your early-game survival and mid-to-late game rotations.
