Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 major changes coming, according to leaker

Zachary Roberts Published February 23, 2026

Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 is not dropping for about another month. However, as has been the case since the beginning of the Battle Royale mode, it’s always a good time to look ahead. Leaks and early info help reveal what the future holds, so players are almost never shocked by things.

That’s going to be the case with Season 2. Fortnite leaks have already begun, and a few of them paint an almost all-encompassing picture of what the game will look like in just a few weeks. Here’s what we can expect on March 19.

Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 leaks suggest major changes are coming

Every so often, Epic Games makes pretty big changes to Fortnite. The transition from Chapter 4 to Chapter 5 was hugely consequential for the game. Transitioning into Chapter 6 and then into Chapter 7 didn’t have the same effect, but the game did undergo its biggest changes during those shifts.

Typically, the biggest updates are between chapters, but this time, it’s going to be between Fortnite seasons. According to leaker ShiinaBR, the next season is going to be very different from the current season.

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The leak suggests that almost the entire loot pool is going to be swapped out. There will be pretty much no returning guns, which is almost unheard of in this video game. Usually, only a few guns are vaulted or introduced in a new season.

There are going to be “multiple new” movement items. Movement is a key part of the game, especially as it pertains to non-vehicle movement. Chapter 7 Season 2 might be the season that is remembered for its mobility when it’s all said and done. This includes team movement items.

Related: When does the current Fortnite season end?

The leak indicates that gameplay will be more “complex” again, though it’s unclear now what that means exactly. Future leaks will likely hint at gameplay changes, thereby revealing what could change in this aspect. It is also very possible that the gameplay will evolve during a single match.

Other changes teased include:

• New drop-in mechanic similar to the tsunami
• New melee items
• “Loony Tunes” effects
• A new meta loot spot
• Humorous gameplay items
• New experimental XP feature

Put simply, don’t get too attached to how the game works now, because Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 will be very different.