As the next Fortnite update inches closer, here’s everything you need to know about the release of the new season.
When is the New Fortnite Season?
The new Fortnite season, Chapter 7 Season 2, will release on March 4, 2026, with the v40.00 update. The game is expected to go into an extended downtime of 4-5 hours after Season 1 ends, allowing Epic Games to add content to the game for the new season launch. Chapter 7 Season 1 is set to receive 3 more updates before the release of next season. Here is a timeline of all the updates leading up to Chapter 7 Season 2:
39.30 – January 22, 2026 39.40 – February 5, 2026 39.50 – February 19, 2026 40.00 – March 4, 2026
The release of this season will bring changes like a new Battle Pass, weapons, and map changes. If we get lucky and Epic Games decides to focus on the upcoming season’s lore, we might even see some storyline crumbs in the new season. Rumours suggest that the developers are planning for a Norse mythology theme for the upcoming season, and it will definitely be interesting to see how Epic Games ties the current season’s story with Season 2. The way the Chapter 7 Season 1’s storyline with the Dark Voyager has been developing, you can also expect a new live event before the release of Chapter 7 Season 2. However, the live event has not been confirmed by the developers yet, so take this with a grain of salt. That’s everything you need to know about the release of the new Fortnite season. Will you be launching into Chapter 7 Season 2 when it releases? Let us know in the comments below! Name Email ID
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