How to open the New Sanctuary vault in Fortnite
The Fortnite New Sanctuary vault was previously a source of great loot, but it's currently locked up tight
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Working out how to open the New Sanctuary vault in Fortnite is a conundrum that has left many players stuck, as this location deep within the triangular base was a great place to stock up on rare loot during the previous season. However, now that Fortnite Season 2 of Chapter 7 has rolled around something has changed, which means the method that previously unlocked this door is no longer available. To find out what the current situation is, here's everything you need to know about opening the Fortnite New Sanctuary vault.
Where is the Fortnite New Sanctuary vault
The Fortnite New Sanctuary vault location is found, rather unsurprisingly, in the New Sanctuary POI to the southeast of the island. Head to the huge triangular base belonging to The Seven that dominates this area, open one of the blast doors around the edge to get inside, then work your way down to the bottom level using the various ascenders and stairs. When you get down there, head towards the north point of the triangle and you should find a huge blue vault door.
Can you open the New Sanctuary vault in Fortnite?
During the previous season, there was a big red button nearby that you could hit to open the New Sanctuary vault in Fortnite, but that has been removed in Season 2. If you approach the vault door you can hear the sound of Epic Chests behind it, implying that the loot we enjoyed at this location previously is still there, however it is currently inaccessible as there is no known way to get the vault open at this stage.
The last reward item on the Act I Showdown reward track for Team Foundation is a Seven Compound Vault Key, and it is widely speculated that it is this, once unlocked, that will allow players to open the New Sanctuary vault in Fortnite. While unconfirmed, this does seem like the most likely outcome, so we'll have to wait and see what happens once enough progress has been made to unlock it. Remember – the Showdown Milestone rewards unlock rewards for everyone, so you don't need to be part of Team Foundation to benefit.
Make sure you take a look at the Fortnite new weapons that have been added or unvaulted for the current season.
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