Fortnite: what are the best places to loot in the new season?

Some named locations clearly stand out. Classified Canyon is one of the best possible starts thanks to its underground vault. Once opened, you get guaranteed legendary loot, multiple chests, and often a weapon that instantly puts you in a position of strength. It’s a perfect spot for ranked or serious games where you want to secure your early game without gambling too hard.

Ripped Tides and Painted Palms are also very solid options. You’ll find a good chest density, easy-to-farm materials, and sometimes bosses or medallions that can completely change your match. These zones are often used as launch points to rotate aggressively, either toward bosses or toward players coming out of quieter spawns.

The season also hides a lot of secret rooms and mini-challenges, and knowing them can completely change your early game. At Ripped Tides, for example, a strength-based challenge lets you unlock mythic weapons, including an overpowered version of the Iron Pump. If you complete it quickly, you gain a massive advantage within the first few minutes.

At Twilight Falls, an event tied to a golden waterfall can appear at a specific time of day in-game. If you arrive with the right timing, you can pick up several legendary weapons directly from the river, giving you an almost perfect start without taking major risks.

If you’re playing ranked and looking for consistency, off-name spawns along the edge of the map are often the smartest choice. Some large isolated stations or complexes pack tons of chests, slurp, shield trucks, and a lot of metal. On top of that, they usually offer pads or fast rotation options, letting you reach zone ahead of everyone else.