You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here Contents hide A newly discovered Fortnite glitch in the newly released Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2 update has been discovered. As players rush to unlock Sub-Zero and rampage through Vault Heists, theyve also uncovered a way to drop the one item players cant get rid of: their pickaxe.Amidst the buffed grenades and the brand-new map changes, players have found an easy way to drop their pickaxe in Fortnite. Heres how:Fortnite Pickaxe Glitch how to drop your pickaxeIf you want to drop your pickaxe in Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2, youll have to first make sure your settings are correct. In the settings menu, make sure you turn on the Hold to Swap function before you make your way into a game. Save Up to $1,200 on the Samsung Galaxy S25! Pre-order now and save big with trade-in and Samsung credit. Limited time only! *Includes trade-in value + $300 Samsung credit. After that simply follow these steps to drop your pickaxe in any game. Well, at least until they patch it.Safely land in a location with an empty inventoryLocate a weapon or equipable item (the glitch works with most items but there may be some that dont work)Switch to your pickaxe and hold to swap on an itemIts really that easy! If you do this successfully, you will drop your pickaxe on the ground, and itll show as a default pickaxe skin. (Check a look right here.) Additionally, if you drop your trusty mining tool and another player picks it up, itll be completely gone for the remainder of the match. Must-Listen: Publishing Manor Lords w/ Joe Robinson VideoGamer Podcast Listen Now While some players have found some ways of getting their pickaxes back mid-game, its a lot easier to get rid of the tool than to get it back again. However, playing Fortnite without access to your last resort weapon and handy building-smashing tool is one hell of a challenge. Nevertheless, it is extremely fun.For more Fortnite coverage, read about the leaked Mortal Kombat Fatality coming to the game or check out the free Captain America: Brave New World cosmetics for the game. The film sucks, but at least you can get some nifty treats for it.FortnitePlatform(s):Android, iOS, macOS, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/XGenre(s):Action, Massively Multiplayer, Shooter9VideoGamerRelated TopicsSubscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share