Resistance
Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 2
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War and Zero Build
Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 2, titled "Resistance," launched on March 20, 2022. The Imagined Order (IO), led by Doctor Slone, drilled through the island to wage an all-out war against The Seven for control of the Zero Point. In a shocking twist that fundamentally changed the franchise forever, the season launched with all building mechanics completely disabled. To compensate for the lack of defensive structures, Epic Games drastically overhauled the core movement system, permanently introducing Tactical Sprinting, Mantling (climbing over ledges), and a regenerating Overshield. The "No Build" experiment was wildly successful, bringing back a massive influx of lapsed players. In response, Epic made it a permanent, separate mode called "Zero Build" shortly after classic Battle Royale was restored. The season progressed as an active, shifting warzone. The map was divided by territory lines, and players funded armored vehicles and weapons to help The Seven push the IO out of various POIs. The narrative culminated in the spectacular "Collision" live event, where players worked together to pilot a rebuilt Mecha Team Leader, destroying the IO's massive Doomsday Collider and ending the war.
The island evolved
Map & POI Changes
Landmarks, locations and changes that shaped this season.
The map was divided by red and blue territory lines that dynamically shifted as The Seven reclaimed POIs from the IO. Massive IO Airships (Blimps) hovered over enemy-controlled zones and could be raided for loot. Command Cavern became a heavily fortified IO base. The Fortress, a massive mobile drill, was introduced. Later, the IO constructed The Collider, a massive, pulsing doomsday device near Loot Lake.
How it played
Gameplay & Mechanics
The building mechanic was completely removed for the first nine days of the season. To compensate, new permanent parkour mechanics were added: Tactical Sprinting, Mantling, and shoulder-bashing doors. An "Overshield" was also introduced, providing a rechargeable 50-health shield on top of base health/shields. Funding Stations returned, allowing players to deploy Armored Battle Buses.
The season's arsenal
Weapons & Items
Season notes and items
The loot pool focused on militaristic warfare. Major additions included the Striker Burst Rifle (red-dot sight), Combat SMG, Drum Shotgun, Anvil Rocket Launcher (for anti-vehicle combat), and the Repair Torch. The IO deployed heavily armored Titan Tanks and Siege Cannons that players could commandeer or use to launch themselves across the map. Choppas (helicopters) and Jetpacks were unvaulted.
Season rewards
Battle Pass
The 100-tier Battle Pass featured Tsuki 2.0 (Tier 1), Gunnar (an IO Brute boss), The Imagined (a member of The Seven), Kiara K.O., The Origin (former Cube King and tactician of The Seven), Erisa (anime-style), and Marvel's Doctor Strange (Tier 100). The secret skin was Marvel's Prowler. The Omni Sword was introduced as a highly customizable pickaxe utilizing collected Omni Chips.
Across worlds
Major Collaborations
Marvel (Doctor Strange, Prowler, Moon Knight, Scarlet Witch) and Wu-Tang Clan.
Watch the season
Trailers & Videos
Official Season Trailer
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The final act
Live Event / Finale
Collision Event. On June 4, 2022, players boarded the rebuilt Mecha Strike Commander on the Ice Moon and piloted it back to the island. Operating the mech's weapon systems as a 4-player squad, players destroyed the IO forces, defeated Doctor Slone in her tank, and shattered The Collider device, saving the Zero Point.
Research record
Sources & verification
References used to maintain this season record. External information can change after publication.
Reviewed by JayaLakshmi for FUNAGLET · Updated Sep 25, 2026