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Fortnite's 'Showdown' Season: New Skins, Price Hikes, and Rewards!

3/19/2026

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Summary

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Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2, 'Showdown,' launched March 19, 2026 after maintenance began at 2:00 AM.
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson returns as The Foundation, with Bugs Bunny added as a new skin.
V-Bucks prices rise by 8% to 20%, while the Battle Pass drops from 1,000 to 800 V-Bucks.
A new Rewards Leaderboard lets players compete for real-world prizes.
Season adds mechanics and map updates, including Ice King's Frigid Fortress.

History

Historical Context

Launched in September 2017, Fortnite Battle Royale quickly gained popularity, attracting over 125 million players by June 2018. Developed by Epic Games, it introduced a free-to-play model with in-game purchases, generating $1.2 billion in revenue in 2018. This success reshaped the gaming industry, emphasizing continuous engagement through seasonal content and monetization strategies, influencing how developers interact with players.

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Story summary

Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2, 'Showdown,' launched March 19, 2026 after maintenance began at 2:00 AM.
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson returns as The Foundation, with Bugs Bunny added as a new skin.
V-Bucks prices rise by 8% to 20%, while the Battle Pass drops from 1,000 to 800 V-Bucks.
A new Rewards Leaderboard lets players compete for real-world prizes.
Season adds mechanics and map updates, including Ice King's Frigid Fortress.

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