Epic Games has officially unveiled the exciting new Battle Pass skins for Fortnite's upcoming season, dubbed "Wanted." This season promises a thrilling heist-themed adventure, complete with gun-toting villains, gold-laden vans, and explosive bank vaults, setting the stage for intense action and high-stakes robbery scenarios.

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Scheduled to kick off on February 21, this season introduces a remarkable collaboration with the iconic fighting game series, Mortal Kombat. The legendary Sub-Zero will be featured in the Battle Pass, perfectly complementing the season's heist motif through his unique skins.

This partnership coincides with the promotion of the eagerly awaited film, Mortal Kombat 2, which stars Karl Urban as Johnny Cage and Adeline Rudolph as Kitana, adding an extra layer of excitement for fans of both franchises.

The skins will be available for purchase using Fortnite's premium currency, V-Bucks, with each character priced at 1,500 V-Bucks, maintaining the standard pricing from previous seasons.

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Confirmed to return are fan-favorite weapons like the Flare Gun, C4, and the Diplomat turret. While other weapons remain unconfirmed, the community is buzzing with speculation about the potential return of items from the previous heist-themed season, such as the EMP Grenade, classic SMGs, Tommy Gun, and the Grappler. However, these remain rumors for now.

A highly anticipated feature this season is Smart Building, which revolutionizes gameplay by predicting and constructing the structure you need based on your aim direction, enhancing both strategy and action.

The heist theme introduces a revamped gameplay mechanic, shifting from keycards to vault breaches. Players will now use Meltanite, Fortnite's thermite equivalent, to crack open vaults and secure their rewards, adding a new layer of challenge and excitement to the game.