Prominent leakers HYPEX and ShiinaBR have spent weeks dropping hints about what's coming in the FortniteShowdown Battle Pass, and the full picture is starting to lock in ahead of March 19, 2026, when FortniteChapter 7 Season 2 goes live.
Chapter 7 Season 2 Arrives March 19
FortniteChapter 7 Season 2, titled Showdown, launches on March 19, 2026. Players wrapping up their Chapter 7 Season 1 Battle Pass are already looking ahead to what Epic Games has planned next. Cinematic teasers from Epic have shown off key characters like The Ice King and The Dark Voyager, signaling where the story's headed.
Leaked Showdown Battle Pass Skins
Leaks from HYPEX and ShiinaBR, combined with details pulled from Epic's teaser trailers, point to these skins landing in the Showdown Battle Pass:
- The Foundation – Redesigned version spotted in the Showdown teaser
- The Ice King – Fresh design also shown in the Showdown teaser
- The Order – Updated appearance
- Street Jules – New variant for the returning character
- Blue Fish Octopus – New skin revealed in a cinematic teaser
- Bugs Bunny – Looney Tunes collab leak
A Massive Wave of Crossover Collabs
The collab lineup for Chapter 7 Season 2 might be the biggest single-season push Epic has ever attempted. Leakers have flagged a sprawling list of franchises heading to the island, with the Overwatch crossover standing out as a major draw. Characters like Tracer, D.Va, and Genji are expected to show up.
The Looney Tunes collaboration looks set to go beyond just Bugs Bunny in the Battle Pass. Lola Bunny and Daffy Duck are rumored as part of a wider set. Here's the full leaked crossover list for Chapter 7 Season 2:
Chapter 7 Season 2 collabs
Battle Pass Pricing Has Changed
The Showdown Battle Pass costs 800 V-Bucks ($8.99), matching Epic's recent V-Bucks pricing adjustments. What matters here is the removal of the bonus V-Bucks reward. For years, finishing a Fortnite Battle Pass returned 500 V-Bucks on top of what you paid. Starting with the Showdown Pass, players who complete every challenge only get back the 800 V-Bucks they spent, with no extra bonus.
This is a real shift in how the Battle Pass pays off. Previously, dedicated players could fund future passes through completion rewards. That loop ends with Chapter 7 Season 2.
Why This Season Stands Out
The Showdown framing, which pits The Foundation against The Ice King, signals that Chapter 7 Season 2 will lean hard into Fortnite's ongoing story. Pairing that narrative weight with one of the largest collab rosters the game has seen makes this a season worth paying attention to, whether you're tracking lore or collecting skins.
With Mario, Kingdom Hearts, Game of Thrones, and Overwatch all potentially dropping in the same season, the island is about to get more crowded with recognizable faces than it's ever been.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When does Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 start?
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 launches on March 19, 2026.
What is the Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 Battle Pass called?
The Battle Pass for Chapter 7 Season 2 is called the Showdown Pass.
How much does the Fortnite Showdown Battle Pass cost?
The Showdown Battle Pass costs 800 V-Bucks, roughly $8.99.
Will players earn bonus V-Bucks for completing the Showdown Pass?
No. Previous seasons gave you 500 bonus V-Bucks on completion, but the Showdown Pass only returns the 800 V-Bucks you spent, with no extra bonus.
