Fortnite dataminer, Mang0e has found that the assets for the Launch Pad were added back into the files with the recent 14.60 update. This could mean that it is returning in Season 5, which will be great news to a lot of players.

Are launch pads back in the game?

Launch Pads: Are back! A decent mobility item if you can grab one, one that should increase our still-limited ability to navigate the map for Chapter 2.

Are launch pads coming back in season 6?

Other mobility items have taken their place, but nothing will fully replace the Launch Pad in Fortnite.