Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2, titled Showdown, brings a refreshed island packed with new named locations, secret landmarks, and a frosty new threat from the Ice King. Whether you're dropping in for the first time or looking to master every corner of the map, knowing where to land and what to expect gives you a real edge in the battle royale.
What's New on the Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 Map?
The Showdown season builds directly on the foundation laid by Chapter 7 Season 1: Pacific Break, keeping the island's general layout intact while swapping out four named locations and introducing a wave of fresh landmarks. The rivalry between The Foundation and the Ice King drives the narrative, and that conflict is reflected physically across the map.
Four named locations are brand new this season:
Frigid Fortress (replaces the northern snowy area, now serving as the Ice King's stronghold)
There are 14 main named locations on the island this season. These are the largest loot-rich zones marked directly on your map, making them the primary destinations for most players dropping in.
POI Name
Status
Notes
Battlewood Boulevard
Returning
Reliable mid-game loot
Dark Dominion
New (was Lethal Labs)
Revamped layout
Fore Fields
Returning
Open terrain, good for snipers
Frigid Fortress
New
Ice King's base, high-risk/reward
Humble Hills
Returning
Steady loot, lower traffic
Latte Landing
Returning
Popular casual drop spot
New Sanctuary
New (was Classified Canyon)
Moderate changes
Painted Palms
Returning
Tropical zone, decent loot
Ripped Tides
Returning
Coastal area with water routes
Sandy Strip
Returning
Beach zone, spread-out loot
Squibbly Shores
New (was Bumpy Bay)
Lighthouse landmark nearby
Sub Studios
Returning
Dense indoor loot
Tiptop Terrace
Returning
Elevated position advantage
Wonkeeland
Returning
Quirky zone, unique loot
Where Are the New Landmarks This Season?
Beyond the named POIs, Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 adds a solid collection of landmarks, which are smaller unnamed zones that appear in the upper-right corner of your screen when you enter them. These spots often hold decent loot with far less player traffic than main POIs.
Here are all confirmed landmarks for this season:
Toybox Docks
Ol' Stumpy
Sticks (new)
Anti-Grav Shard (new)
Squibbly's Point Lighthouse (new)
Perfect Plunge
Llama Landing
Collider Corridor Gamma
Battlewood Sign
Nature's Vine Restaurant
The Orchard House
Uncle Pete's Pizza Pit
Cosmic Durr
Collider Corridor Alpha
Looper's Leap
Swift Shard (new)
Artsy RVs
Collider Corridor Beta
Slice O' Shore
Hiker's Haven
Fun Factory
Carmine Lodge
Collider Corridor X
Mezzo-Piano Tunnel
Storm Station
Frozen Shard (new)
Sunset Falls
Ice King Vault (new)
Pellian Swamp
Pellian Colony
Fore Shores
The Shape
Collider Corridor Theta
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The new shard-based landmarks (Anti-Grav Shard, Swift Shard, Frozen Shard) are directly tied to the Zero Point storyline this season. Visiting them is required for several Foundation quests.
What Are the Best Drop Spots in Chapter 7 Season 2?
Choosing where to land is one of the most important decisions you make each match. Here's a quick breakdown of the top drop options based on loot density and risk level:
High Risk, High Reward:
Frigid Fortress packs the most loot and story content but draws the most players. If you're confident in early-game fights, this is your spot.
Dark Dominion (formerly Lethal Labs) has been reworked and tends to attract players curious about the changes.
Balanced Options:
Sub Studios and Latte Landing offer reliable loot without the chaos of the newest zones.
New Sanctuary sits in a comfortable mid-map position, making rotations toward the late-game storm circles easier.
Low Traffic, Steady Loot:
Humble Hills, Painted Palms, and Sandy Strip are quieter drops that let you gear up before moving into contested territory.
Start Exploring the Showdown Island
With 14 named POIs and over 30 landmarks to uncover, Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 gives you more reasons than ever to experiment with your drop spots. The four new locations each bring distinct environments and loot opportunities, and the Ice King's influence across the northern zone adds a compelling reason to push into high-risk territory.
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