Fortnite Gulag leak hints at a Warzone-inspired arena, where mini-games determine who drops into the action next.
The season also brought some massive changes, such as adding special DBNO movements, Drivable Reboot Vans, Self Revive abilities, surfing onto the island, and so much more that you can catch on our Fortnite patch notes coverage right here.
But that’s not all – leakers revealed shortly after the update went live that a new Gulag feature would be added to the game soon, and it seems to be directly inspired by Call of Duty Warzone’s Gulag, where eliminated players get a second chance in a 1v1 deathmatch in prison against an opponent. If they’re successful, they redeploy. However, Epic has added its own twist to the feature, as per the leak suggests, and the prison’s first look has been revealed.
Fortnite Chapter 7 Will Soon Add Warzone’s Gulag With Five Minigames
Leaked details suggest that Fortnite Chapter 7 will introduce a Gulag feature inspired by Call of Duty: Warzone, giving eliminated players a chance to fight their way back into the match. The new system reportedly includes five distinct minigames instead of traditional one-on-one combat, offering different challenges each round. Gameplay clips show customized arenas and varying objectives that aim to keep rematch encounters fresh and unpredictable. This addition could significantly change how Fortnite’s respawn mechanics work, adding a layer of competition for second chances.
According to the latest leaks by Twitter and Twitter, a Fortnite version of Gulag will soon be added to Chapter 7 gameplay. Instead of Gulag, which is obviously Call of Duty’s IP, the island will be called “Restarter Island” and will feature a series of five minigames for eliminated players to fight for a second chance.
As per the leaks, the five minigames will be played at random for the two players going against one another to be redeployed again onto the Battle Royale island, without their teammate having to reboot them if they’re fully eliminated.
Here are the expected minigames:
- 1v1 Gunfight where both players spawn in rooms with 3 weapons (Outlaw Shotgun, Nemesis AR, and Hyper SMG)
- Rock, Paper, Scissors where best of 3 wins
- Shockwave Deathmatch, where you use shockwaves to throw your opponent off the platform, the last one standing wins
- Death Race using baseball bats
- Simple Sprint Race
The images of the upcoming arena have also been leaked, where it looks like it’s situated in an underwater bunker beneath the island. It also has a spectator area where players in the queue will be able to spectate the fights, similar to how Warzone’s Gulag works.
When is Restarter Island releasing in Fortnite Chapter 7
Fortnite Chapter 7 launched on November 29 or 30, 2025, following the end of the Simpsons collaboration mini-season. Restarter Island, the Gulag-inspired feature, was leaked as an upcoming addition later in the chapter rather than at launch. No specific release date for Restarter Island has been confirmed in available leaks or updates as of January 2026.
Chapter 7 Timeline
Chapter 7 Season 1 runs through early March 2026, providing a window for mid-season updates. Initial leaks from late November 2025 positioned Restarter Island as a future implementation, potentially tied to a patch like 39.10.
Feature Status
The minigame-based respawn system remains unconfirmed officially by Epic Games. Players should monitor patch notes for Season 1 updates, as features like this often roll out 4-8 weeks post-chapter start.
What are the five minigames on Restarter Island
Restarter Island, Fortnite’s leaked Warzone-style Gulag feature, reportedly features five rotating minigames for eliminated players to earn a redeploy. Leaks do not universally confirm an exact list of five, but dataminers highlight a selection drawn from quick, competitive formats.
Reported Minigames
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1v1 Gunfight: A direct duel with preset weapons on a compact arena.
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Shockwave Deathmatch: Frenetic close-quarters combat using Shockwave Grenades.
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Rock-Paper-Scissors: Pure luck-based tiebreaker resolved instantly.
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Additional quick modes: Leaks mention variants like button-mashing races or simple objective captures to fill out the rotation.
Details stem from November 2025 leaks and remain unconfirmed by Epic Games as of January 2026. The system randomly selects one per Gulag match for variety.
