It’s been a long time coming, but Chapter Seven, season one of Fortnite is finally about to end, with the release of season two drawing near. If you’re eager to start exploring an updated island with plenty of exciting changes, you’ll want to know exactly when this update will be out.
Fresh seasonal updates are by far the most exciting ones, as they bring new locations, loot, quests, characters, skins, cosmetics, and so much more to the island. You won’t want to miss out on a single second of the action, so here’s the exact time and date when Fortnite Chapter Seven, season two starts.
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Fortnite Chapter 7, season 2 release date
Fortnite Chapter Seven, season two, is officially slated to begin on Thursday, March 19. The season one battle pass ends on March 18, and the game will then head into downtime before coming back with a bunch of new content for season two.
Although an exact launch time hasn’t been officially revealed, the teaser videos posted on the Fortnite YouTube page all have a countdown at the end, and if it’s accurate for the actual start time, Chapter Seven, season two should go live at 6am CT. This is also roughly the same time most past seasons have gone live, barring any unexpected issues during downtime, so it’s a fairly reliable time. If this doesn’t end up being the right time, the season is still expected to release fairly close to it.
Downtime will begin quite a bit before this, likely around 3am CT based on past update schedules. When downtime is active, you won’t be able to play at all, as the game will be undergoing maintenance and updates to usher in the new season.
- PT:Â 4am on March 19
- CT:Â 6am on March 19
- ET:Â 7am on March 19
- BST:Â 12pm on March 19
- CEST:Â 1pm on March 19
- JST:Â 9pm on March 19
- AEST:Â 10pm on March 19
Fortnite Chapter 7, season 2 features
The name of Chapter Seven, season two is Showdown, and all of the promotional teasers and buildup for it have centered around a confrontation between The Foundation, the leader of The Seven, and The Ice King. This season is all about rivals and clashes between opposing characters.
As all seasons do, this one will feature a new battle pass packed with Outfits, Back Blings, Pickaxes, Gliders, Contrails, and other such items to unlock. The item shop is also sure to get some new waves of items, including fresh collaborations, original skins, additional Sidekicks, and more.
How long is Fortnite Chapter 7, season 2?
At the time of writing, Chapter Seven, season two is slated to run for 79 days, ending on June 6. The length of seasons is often changed as they progress, though, so there’s a chance this one may be shortened or extended later on. The easiest way to keep up with how much longer is left in a season is by checking the active battle pass, as it always ends one day before the season does.
While you wait for season two to arrive, there are lots of quests worth wrapping up around the island. To ensure you get as much XP as possible and learn what’s going on in the main storyline before season one ends, be sure to check off key missions like checking in with The Order or The Visitor about the base, helping Hope forge an alliance with The Elites, hunting down signs of The Seven, and listening to The Visitor’s ship log and hear his reunion with The Order.
