

Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2: Lawless revolves around financial dominance across the island. Crime boss Fletcher Kane operates multiple safehouses throughout the map, and capturing one grants special rewards. Here's everything about Gold Rush and how to trigger this powerful buff in the latest season.
The gold economy remains central to Fortnite's gameplay, with Gold Bars serving as the primary currency for purchases. This season introduces Gold Rush - a temporary buff that enhances movement speed, pickaxe swing rate, and structural damage when activated.
This powerful advantage resembles previous season's Boons and Medallions, offering strategic benefits that can change the tide of battle. While temporary, the buff provides enough edge to make it worth pursuing through multiple available methods.

The game offers two primary ways to activate Gold Rush:
Shiny Shafts serves as the main gold mining operation controlled by Fletcher Kane. While rich in resources, this high-value location remains heavily guarded by Kane's enforcers, creating risk-reward gameplay for those seeking the buff.
For additional Fortnite content, check out our guide on rumored collaborations coming to the Lawless season. Fortnite remains available across multiple platforms including Meta Quest VR systems.