The Fortnite v41.00 patch notes mark the Chapter 7 Season 3: Runners season launch — live June 6 at 4 AM ET after the Shattered live event closed out Season 2. Runners is built around movement and the return of Sprites, now a collectible extraction mechanic. New weapons, two movement items, and three new POIs reshape the loot pool and the map. Track the live Fortnite season countdown to Season 4.
TL;DR — Season launch: Sprites return as bankable extraction pickups; 5 new weapons added; 2 movement items (Seven Sliders, Shock Rocks); 3 new POIs (Cluster Coast, The Zero Point, Heatwave Harbor). Meta impact: full meta reset for Runners — movement-first play and Sprite-weapon synergies define the season.
New Weapons Added
- Chaos Reloader Assault Rifle — heavy AR that fires explosive cubes; pairs with elemental Sprites (a Fire Sprite makes it explode on impact) active
- Triple Barrel Shotgun — three-barrel burst shotgun, high close-range damage with a long, punishing reload active
- Extending Focus Shotgun — barrel lengthens and spread tightens across a 3-round volley for longer-range shots active
- Surgical Burst Rifle — burst-fire rifle with low recoil and minimal damage falloff active
- Lancehead Pistol — John Wick's 21-round sidearm; throw the magazine at nearby enemies when reloading for bonus damage active
Movement & Sprites
- Sprites return — small creatures that grant a Sprite Power when equipped; find one in a match, reach an Extraction Site, defend the pickup, and bank it to your Collection for use in future matches active
- Seven Sliders — movement item that lets you slide faster across the island active
- Shock Rocks — ADS with your equipped weapon mid-slide to briefly slow time for a clean shot active
Map
- Cluster Coast — new named POI active
- The Zero Point — new named POI tied to the Runners storyline active
- Heatwave Harbor — new named POI active
Battle Pass
- 950 V-Bucks or included with Fortnite Crew
- Headliner: cel-shaded John Wick: Pen & Ink Outfit
- Lineup of eight skins including returning favorites Vanguard Slone and Wolfe
- Unclaimed tiers and V-Bucks do not carry into Season 4 — complete the pass before August 19