FortniteChapter 6 Season 2, titledLawless, is set to release on June 19, 2025, at 2 AM ET (7 AM UTC / 11 PM PT on February 20). This aligns with the Season 1 Battle Pass end time, as shown on the in-game Battle Pass page, which suggests that downtime will likely begin at 2 AM ET as Epic Games prepares the update.
Based on previousFortniteupdates, the downtime is expected to last up to five hours, meaning Chapter 6 Season 2 should be fully available by 7 AM ET (12 PM UTC / 4 AM PT).
Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2 update could be available during downtime
Epic Games typically doesn’t allow preloading forFortniteupdates, but players eager for the Lawless season can keep their consoles on or the Epic Games launcher open to auto-download as soon as it’s available. The update usually becomes downloadable while servers are still offline, so even if you install it immediately, you’ll still have to wait until Epic completes maintenance before jumping in.
If Epic Games detects issues while deploying the update, it may delay the release by a few hours to apply a fix. To stay updated on potential delays, follow@FortniteStatus on X, where Epic regularly posts real-time maintenance updates and server status reports.
What content to expect fromFortniteChapter 6 Season 2
New skins
Step forward and state your name. Except you, Sub-Zero. We know who you are…C6S2 | 2.21.25pic.twitter.com/A6B9YjVHyY
Epic has teased new skins forFortnite Chapter 6 Season 2, including Mortal Kombat’s Sub-Zero, Outlaw Midas, and Big Dill, a giant criminal pickle. While Epic hasn’t confirmed how they’ll be available, early teasers like these typically indicate Battle Pass additions.
New map teaser
As for theChapter 6 Season 2map, Epic shared a sneak peek on X, hinting at a new POI called Crime City, featuring burning trash cans, a vandalized hotel, and ‘wanted’ posters for Big Dill and Midas. This remains the only official map teaser so far.
Welcome to Crime City, where the hustle never stops.Big Dill’s new single dropping soon | 2.21.25pic.twitter.com/F0CHHd14GB
