Fortnite Chapter 4, season 4 patch notes: Last Resort heist, map changes, weapons

It's time to get heistin'.

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Fortnite Chapter Four, season four is here, and vampire Kado Thorne has stolen the island’s wealth for himself to build lavish buildings. Now it’s your job to steal it back, as part of the Last Resort heist. Here’s everything you need to know about Fortnite v26.00, including map changes, new weapons, and more.

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Fortnite Chapter Four, season four map changes

A new Fortnite season means map changes—and season four is no different. There are three new POIs this season, all owned by Kado Thorne. They are filled with valuable items, but be warned, because they’re also defended by cameras, laser grids, and guards.

The first new POI is Relentless Retreat, a modern home with palm trees and an outdoor swimming pool.

Relentless Retreat's outdoor swimming pool, complete with sun loungers and palm trees.
Relentless Retreat looks nice and relaxing until you are faced with Throne’s guards. Image via Epic Games

Sanguine Suites is a sprawling hotel, with plenty of rooms for you to enter and explore. Found right at the edge of the map, landing here could give you a chance to loot by yourself if it isn’t directly under the path of the Battle Bus.

Sanguine Suites, a large white hotel surrounded by water, with palm trees and a fountain in the middle.
Sanguine Suites is surrounded by water. Image via Epic Games

Finally, Eclipsed Estate is another modern building, complete with a giant eclipse sigil carved out of stone.

Fortnite's Eclipsed Estate, a dark modern building with a giant eclipse sigil carved out of rock.
I wouldn’t mind living here. Image via Epic Games

Thorne has also taken over Rumble Ruins, the Slap Juice factory, and a tower in MEGA City, which all have guards defending them.

Khaby Lame joins Fortnite

TikTok star Khaby Lame is the latest major name to join the battle royale and gets his own ICON skin in season four.

The Italian is the most-followed user on TikTok with over 161 million followers on the platform and now brings his incredible social-media fanbase to the battle royale. The collab was first teased by Lame in a video where he is seen opening multiple boxes, before finally peering inside a black box with the eclipse sigil on it.

Players can unlock the Khaby Lame skin by purchasing the Chapter Four, season four battle pass.

Khaby Lame's Fortnite ICON skin, wearing a green and yellow hoodie, with black sleeves.
Lead the way, Khaby. Image via Epic Games

New and Unvaulted Fortnite weapons

As always, there are plenty of new weapons to use in Fortnite Chapter 4, season 4, including:

  • Rocket Ram
  • Infiltrator Pump Shotgun
  • Scoped Burst SMG
  • Twin Mag Assault Rifle
  • Business Turret

Three items also return from the game’s vault: Remote Explosives, Suppressed Sniper Rifle, and Suppressed Pistol.

The Business Turret in undeployed and deployed mode, revealing the minigun hidden inside.
Not sure my employer would want me to bring this briefcase to work. Image via Epic Games

Mythic Items are ready to be heisted

If you manage to break into Thorne’s bases, there are some great rewards on offer. The vampire has been hoarding Mythic Items from Fortnite‘s history, and they’re all yours if you can get your hands on them.

  • Midas’ Drum Gun
  • TNTina’s Ka-Boom Bow
  • Ocean’s Bottomless Chug Jug
  • Kit’s Charge Shotgun
  • Kit’s Shockwave Launcher
  • Zyg and Choppy’s Ray Gun
  • The Foundation’s MK-Seven Assault Rifle
  • Gunnar’s Stinger SMG

New Nitro Fang vehicle

If you need to make a quick getaway from a Thorne building, don’t panic! The new Nitro Fang vehicle is quick enough to get you out of any sticky situation and comes with a handbrake so you can drift around any corner.

Fortnite Battle Bus flying through the sky
They come in various disguises, including a pizza delivery service. Image via Epic Games

Reality Augments

Fortnite season four introduces six new Reality Augments, special abilities that can give you a leg up on your opposition.

  • On The Go Bag: ANY container you open will have an item that would be in a Heist Bag.
  • Sniper Striker: Snipers give Siphon upon damaging enemies.
  • Ammo Drop: Not only grants ammo but also makes it so that enemies drop more ammo than usual.
  • First Shotgun: Your Shotguns will deal increased damage on the first shot.
  • Pistol Salvo: Your Pistols will have a reduced fire rate but increased damage.
  • Fast Fisher: Swim faster and instantly loot fishing spots when you swim through them.

That’s everything we know about Fortnite‘s Chapter 4, season four update so far. The only thing left to do now is jump into the action and go find a Victory Royale for yourself!

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