A new season in Fortnite is due to kick off, offering a fresh revamp of plenty of areas of the game, including a new Battle Pass and POIs, and there isn’t too long to wait until the big kick-off.
After several months in Fortnite Chapter 7, Season 3, which was themed around a showdown between the Ice King and the Foundation, and end of season live event will bring that battle to a close, before a new season kicks off.
If you want to know exactly how long there is to wait until the new season, Insider Gaming has you covered.
What Time Does Fortnite Chapter 7, Season 3 Start?
Fortnite Chapter 7, Season 3 is due to kick off on Saturday, June 6, 2026, but the exact time depends on your location in the world.
After a huge live event on Friday ahead of the drop, downtime for the new season is set to begin at 4 AM ET. However, as usual, no exact time for the servers returning and the launch of the new season has been stated.
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Epic Games likes to keep its cards close to its chest for major updates and rarely announces a time when servers will be available, as it may need extending if any issues emerge.
However, previous experience drops an indication of how long the servers will be down for, with the standard expectation that downtime will last around three to four hours.
The table below outlines when the Fortnite servers will go down ahead of the new season.
| Region / Time Zone | Chapter 7 Season 3 Downtime Start |
|---|---|
| Pacific Time (PT) | 1 AM – June 6 |
| Central Time (CT) | 3 AM – June 6 |
| Eastern Time (ET) | 4 AM – June 6 |
| Brasilia Time (BRT) | 5 AM – June 6 |
| British Summer Time (BST) | 9 AM – June 6 |
| Central European Summer Time (CEST) | 10 AM – June 6 |
| China Standard Time (CST) | 4 PM – June 6 |
| Korean Standard Time (KST) | 5 PM – June 6 |
| Japan Standard Time (JST) | 5 PM – June 6 |
| Australian Eastern Time (AET) | 6 PM – June 6 |
| New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) | 8 PM – June 6 |
What to Expect in Fortnite Chapter 7, Season 3
The new season in Fortnite brings the standard rotation that players have come to expect, including a brand new Battle Pass, weapons, bosses, and more.
A Battle Pass teaser revealed by Epic Games showcases plenty of details, including a new Pen & Ink John Wick skin, a BurntPeanut collab, and the return of Sprites and Dr Slone.
Gameplay mechanics, new weapons, and more are expected to be revealed in the days ahead of the drop, and a huge number of reveals are expected to be showcased in the upcoming end-of-season live event.
As usual, the new season will also continue to bring new content regularly with updates every two weeks, while the season itself is due to last several months.
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