The Battle Bus is decommissioned as of writing in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 1, but it’s all set to return soon.
While the Battle Bus has been an iconic element of the battle royale title, Chapter 7 Season 1 witnessed it being destroyed. However, the Battle Bus is returning soon, and this guide will provide you with all the relevant details.
When will the Battle Bus return in Fortnite
The Battle Bus has been absent since the Zero Hour season finale event that took place earlier on Nov. 29. This was followed by the start of Chapter 7 Season 1, but the bus has been replaced by a surfboard. That said, we will go back to the normal start of a round when the Battle Bus returns on Dec. 4.
The countdown above will expire when the Battle Bus returns to Fortnite. It’s based on the following timings.
- 6am PT
- 8am CT
- 9am ET
- 2pm GMT
- 3pm CET
Once the Battle Bus returns, we will get the second phase of the Battle Bus quests. The first phase is active as of writing. While most of the tasks are simple, finding the custom bus parts and the wheels can be tricky. These items are spread all over the map in specific locations.
We will all have a 50% chance to spawn on the tsunami at the start of a round after the Battle Bus returns. There’s no way you can choose how you spawn, since it will be completely random.
Dec. 4 will be a big day for Fortnite fans in general, as we should also witness the resumption of modes like Reload and Blitz. This will be followed by OG Fortnite, which goes live on Dec. 11. I am also expecting the Winterfest to begin on the same day, so there’s plenty of content coming our way in a week or so.
Published: Dec 1, 2025 07:44 am