The v40.50 update launches the Big Score heist finale with mythic weapons, while data miners uncover extensive evidence of a full cyberpunk Chapter 7.
Epic Games has deployed Fortnite v40.50, the final major update of Chapter 6 Season 3, delivering the climactic Big Score heist finale alongside a treasure trove of new content. The update — weighing in at roughly 3.2 GB across platforms — introduces a limited-time heist event complete with vault-cracking mechanics, mythic-tier rewards, and a dramatic narrative conclusion to the season's crime-themed storyline.
The Big Score finale event transforms several key POIs into active heist locations. Players can infiltrate the heavily guarded "Diamond Bank," "Crystal Vault," and "Gold Reserve" points of interest, each protected by new NPC guards and environmental security systems. Successfully cracking a vault requires players to complete a multi-stage mini-game involving keycard collection, laser grid navigation, and timed pressure plate puzzles — all while contending with enemy players drawn to the audible alert triggered by each stage completion.
Mythic rewards include the "Master Key" — a powerful lockpick tool that doubles as a melee weapon with unique attack animations — and the "Plunderer's AR," an assault rifle with an integrated grappling hook that pulls enemies toward the player. Both weapons are available only during the Big Score finale event window. Additionally, completing five vault heists unlocks the "Master Thief" loading screen and a special back bling that tracks total gold bars stolen during the event.
Beyond the event content, data miners have descended upon v40.50 with extraordinary findings. Extensive file references point toward a full cyberpunk theme for Chapter 7, including neon-drenched city POI names like "Neon Nexus," "Circuit Row," and "Data Spire," along with model files for cyberpunk-styled weapons including a "Pulse Rifle," "Cyber Blade" melee weapon, and "ION Cannon" vehicle weapon attachment. Most tantalizingly, the files include references to a potential collaboration with the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners animated series, suggesting character skins for David Martinez, Lucy, and Rebecca may be on the horizon.
"This is the most extensive data mine we've seen since Chapter 2's pre-season files," wrote prominent Fortnite leaker @HYPEX on social media. "Chapter 7 is going to be a complete visual and mechanical overhaul — not just a new map but a new vibe entirely." With Chapter 6 Season 3 expected to conclude in early July, players have approximately three weeks to complete the Big Score battle pass and unlock all season rewards before the cyberpunk future arrives.