Summary
Initial claims aboutFortnite’s next season being heist-themed seem to be correct, with the return of a classic character further teasing the upcoming update. Hardcore fans will likely notice Goldie has made a reappearance inFortnite, and if the character’s outfit didn’t give anything away,Fortniteappears to be gearing up for a big new heist-themed season of content. This comes amidFortnite’s current Chapter 6 Season 1 cycle, which will be wrapping up soon.
Over the years,Fortnitehas undergone numerous iterations and changes, with the game looking substantially different in 2025 than it did in 2017. Recent updates have seen massive celebrities like Mariah Carey and Snoop Dogg make their way into the game, withFortniterecently winding down its Godzilla event. Plenty of excitement is still on the horizon, with rumors suggestingFortnitewill be making heists a primary focus for its upcoming season. While this has all been speculation, the return of a classicFortnitecharacter gives more validity to these claims.
Fortnite’s newest update may have flown under some players' radar, though the return of Goldie could have major implications for the game’s future. Goldie was first introduced inFortniteChapter 2 Season 2, which ran from February through June 2020. This subtle new addition seems to indicate thatFortnite’s next season will at least follow a similar theme to that of Chapter 2 Season 2, which revolved around secret agents. This comes after aleak further pointed toFortnite’s next seasonbeing heist themed.
Next Fortnite Season May Be Heist Themed
Chapter 2 Season 2 is often compared toFortnite’s Chapter 4 Season 4 cycle, which was entirely focused on heisting. Goldie can be found at the BURD POI, which is on the west side ofFortnite’s new map. Also included inFortnite’s most recent update is the return of the Explosive Repeater Rifle, a fan-favorite weapon for those looking to do some explosive damage at medium to long range. The Burst Quad Launcher got vaulted, as will likely a few more items beforeFortniteChapter 6 Season 1 wraps up.
Players still have a few weeks left to enjoyFortniteChapter 6 Season 1 as they eagerly await the game’s next update. The game’s current season has immersed players in a world inspired by traditional Japanese architecture and stylings, with things recently coming to a head inFortnite’s recent Godzilla event. For a short time, players could become the legendary kaiju and wreak havoc on others, destroying anything and everything in their way.Fortnite’s newest season is expected to launch on Jun 22, 2025.
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