Fortnite OG Season 9 release date and timings for all regions

It has been a few weeks since the launch of Chapter 7 Season 3 Runners, and now Fortnite OG is also getting a massive update. OG Season 9 is on the horizon and Epic Games is bringing back one of the most popular classic seasons in the history of the battle royale experience.

Fortnite OG Season 9 is essentially set to arrive on Thursday, i.e., June 25, 2026, and it will coincide with the New Sprite Day of the Fortnite Gone Wild event. You can expect OG Season 9 to bring in a bunch of new content to keep the players hooked.Here is a complete regional breakdown of when the new OG season goes live and what players can expect.

Fortnite OG Season 9 release date and downtime

Fortnite OG Season 9 is going to release on Thursday, June 25, 2026. Although Epic Games has not confirmed an exact go-live time for the update, it is likely going to be the same as the mid-season update, which is arriving on the same date. Downtime for the update is expected to begin around 1 AM PT on Thursday, June 25. Since this marks the first mid-season update since Chapter 7 Season 3 kicked off, the downtime could run on the longer side. Once downtime ends, Fortnite OG Season 9 will be live and ready to play.Fortnite OG Season 9 downtime start times for all regionsListed below are the expected timings for the downtime to begin:Americas

Europe

Asia & Pacific

It will likely run for two hours, following which you will be able to access the game and enjoy all the new things in Fortnite OG Season 9.

What to expect from Fortnite OG Season 9?

Fortnite OG Season 9 is expected to bring a new OG Pass, live events, and map changes tied to the classic Season 9 aesthetic. One of the new skins will likely be a remix of Rox, which is among the main highlights from the original Season 9 battle pass.You are advised to follow @FortniteStatus on X for live server updates throughout the maintenance window.