A Speculation Roundup on Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 2

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Epic Games Fortnite has been stuck in the first season of its second chapter. Fortunately, it's almost time for the update. Aside from new Fortnite skins on the Fortnite items shop, what else can we expect? Here are some ideas and refreshers from all the teasers released for the launch of the newest season of Fortnite Battle Royale.

Bring the Bling

Gold has been a recurring theme for all the leaks. Random gold objects are appearing on the island in the center of the map. Then there's the leaked Fortnite skin called 'Oro' who is a skeleton made of gold. Even the leaked images have golden objects on a black background.

The random letters appearing on the various leaks are further strengthening this theory. Taking one of each letter spells out 'MIDAS' which can refer to the mythical king with the golden touch. Maybe it's him who's turning all these objects to gold? We’ll have to wait and see. Another interpretation of MIDAS can be 'Missile Defense Alarm System'. Both are possible connections.

At any rate, we can expect lots of gold in the next season. It's unknown what role it will play, but it's going to be significant.

Agent Meowsclesrepurrting for Duty

First seen in a Fortnite Season 7 loading screen, he comes back as a spectrograph image of the audio file 'AgentMeowscles'. There's also that time he was found in the source code by data miners. Then as the leaks and teasers for C2S2 build up, he appears again.

His image is accompanied by several flexing emojis and random phrases in various languages. A majority of those phrases translate into 'nine lives', though some of them say 'seven lives' instead. What happened to those two lives? We might find out upon launch.

Connecting Constellations

Some of the leaked images have these constellation-like images on the background. One user has connected them across the teaser images (the rocket, yarn ball, and Agent Meowscles ones). Another has matched one of the constellations to the coordinates from those real-world call teasers. However, it seems people aren't really focusing on them.

Examining Explosives

Many of the teasers have objects that explode. Among the objects shown are dynamite, a propane tank, a rocket, and this yarn ball with 'rat grenades' tangled in it. They bring to mind all the rockets and explosions that changed Chapter 1's map. Whatever this means, we can expect an explosive launch for Season 2.

…And More!

What could the word 'agent' mean for the lore of the game? Is Agent Meowscles an important lead, or just 'cat-fishing' us? Will we see the return of Fortnite items such as dynamite? Are the 'film heroes and villains' from Season 4 real? What is the connection between Chaos Agent and the oil rig? Are we all just overthinking this?

We'll figure everything out once the update drops. Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 2's Fortnite release date is a few hours away, so you don't have to wait for too long. Chapter 2 Season 1 may have dragged a bit, but now we can finally move on.

Enjoy the Fortnite game!

Sniping Tips and Guide for Fortnite Players

Sniper rifles have the best damage output—even if it is somewhat limited by its difficulty of use. In the hands of a master, it's a weapon of lethal accuracy. It's your ticket to get a good Fortnite account level, so here are some essential tips so you can master sniping in the game.

#1: Bullet Drop

Unlike the other weapons of Fortnite, sniper rifles are affected by bullet drop. To put it simply, bullets don't instantly hit where you aim no matter how far you are. Past a certain distance, gravity will take effect and bullets will start hitting lower than where you aim.

To compensate for this, you should start aiming higher than your intended target if you want to hit at long range. How high you should aim depends on how far away the target is. The farther away they are, the higher you should aim. It'll take a bit of practice to get accurate results with these mechanics, so don't worry when you miss often. Practice makes perfect!

#2: Positioning

A wise man once said, "It's over… I have the high ground." This applies to snipers as well. Towers, as well as anything that will let you see over a wide area, are the best friends of snipers. It’s also fine to snipe on a plain, just make sure you have cover and are not being surrounded or flanked when you're there. Still, it’s way better to find a defensible high place, so be sure to make that a priority.

Fortnite's fort-building feature can help you get the high ground quickly, though it's a bit of a double-edged sword. Towers draw the attention of other players, so be aware of your construct and don't be afraid to abandon altogether it when necessary.

#3: Go for the Head

As much as possible, aim for the head. You're going to miss it many times before you can hit headshots often enough. Practice, more patience, and taking risks will eventually pay off. Just wait until they all come together. Besides, you'll never know if you could’ve have made a shot if you didn't take it altogether. Nobody likes uncertainty, so it's best to make the shot certain for better or for worse.

#4: How to Deal with Approaching Enemies

So you've been found and the other player(s) are approaching your sniping spot. They know you're there so they move erratically to prevent headshots. You take potshots but can't knock them down. What you need to do is to switch to another weapon to finish them off in a relatively easier fashion.

Make sure you're proficient enough in that other weapon that you can actually finish off the approaching threat. Practice will help you know when to switch weapons, so prepare yourself from the inevitable series of failures until you get much-needed experience. If there’s an opportunity, there’s also no shame in running away as an added option. Who cares about pride, anyway? It’s better to live to fight another day.

#5: Counter-Sniping

If you do end up in a one-on-one shootout with another sniper, there are a few things to remember. First is to find defensible cover. In team matches, you can have allies protect you from ambushes from the enemy team while you focus on their sniper. Alone, you can trap your sniping point and listen for any approaching enemy. Duck in and out of cover to bait them into giving away their position. Prepare your shot when you know they're reloading, and take the shot the moment they try to aim again.

Don't be discouraged if sniping isn't working out for you. It'll take time to get used to the gun's different mechanics and all these tips you've just read. Take it easy and enjoy the game. Soon you'll be getting those levels to add to the sweet Fortnite items you have.

Continue enjoying Fortnite!