When is the next Fortnite update? Release date and timings

Fortnite's next major update is scheduled to arrive on March 5, 2026, and will introduce fresh content to the battle royale experience as Chapter 7 Season 1 enters its final weeks.

Just like most of the other major updates for the game, it will go live at 4:00 AM ET / 1:00 AM PT. Epic Games usually announces a maintenance period before each update, and during that period, you will not be able to access Battle Royale, Zero Build, and other game modes. The section below looks at the release date and timing for the next Fortnite update.

When is the next Fortnite update? Release date and timings

The Fortnite March 5, 2026, update is scheduled to go live at 4:00 AM ET (Eastern Time) / 1:00 AM PT (Pacific Time) across all regions.

Essentially, the upcoming update comes two weeks after the v39.50 update, and it continues Epic Games’ streak of adding new content heading into Chapter 7 Season 2, which is going to launch on March 16, 2026. As part of the new patch, you can expect the developers to introduce balance adjustments, new cosmetics, and potentially a new event, given that the Love and Legends celebration has drawn to an end. Listed below are the exact release timings for Fortnite’s next major update: North America:

Europe:

Asia:

Oceania:

Fortnite update maintenance window

As already specified above, Epic Games takes down the servers for a maintenance break before every major update for the game.

During the server downtime, the different game modes become unavailable, and you have no option but to wait for the maintenance to actually end. Keep in mind that the maintenance usually takes one to two hours for smaller content updates like the upcoming one. The exact duration is typically announced by Epic Games both in-game and on the official social media platforms like @FortniteStatus. Make sure that you update your Fortnite client before the update to experience all the new content that the developers will be introducing.