Fortnite Power Hour Countdown (February 21) – When Does The Event Start?

Power Hours have become one of the most exciting aspects of Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 1, with Epic Games switching up the usual Battle Royale gameplay with unique twists and items, even featuring modifications to the storm. Now, Epic is gearing up for another round of Fortnite Power Hours over the weekend.

If you are looking for what this next Fortnite Love and Legends Power Hour has in store for you, here’s a breakdown of everything announced by Epic.

Fortnite Love and Legends Power Hour (February 21) Countdown Timer

The next Fortnite Power Hour will begin on February 21, 2026, at 3:30 PM ET. Since Power Hours only last for 60 minutes, Epic usually plans them for times when players can easily access them during weekends. If you want to keep track of how much time is left until the next Power Hour, we have attached a nifty countdown timer for you below.

Fortnite Love and Legends Power Hour (February 22) Countdown Timer

There will also be another Power Hour on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at 10 AM ET, allowing players who missed the first Power Hour to attend this unique event. While the gameplay changes will be the exact same on Sunday, it takes place earlier in the morning for Western players, which usually leads to less sweaty lobbies during matches. Here is the countdown timer for the Power Hour taking place on Sunday:

Fortnite Power Hour (February 21 & February 22) Gameplay Changes

The real meat of the Power Hour lies in the small yet significant gameplay changes made by Epic to spice up the usual Battle Royale loop. According to the official Epic Games blog post, this weekend’s Fortnite Power Hours will feature the following changes:

• Every player will start out with a Legendary Arc-Lightning Gun.
• Every player will start with a Self-Revive Device, allowing them to get back into the fight after getting eliminated.
• 2 random Legendary POIs, featuring an increased number of Rare Chests.
• Rectangle-shaped storm

All of these new gameplay changes, especially the Rectangle-shaped storm and the Fortnite Self-Revive Device, will definitely make for some chaotic encounters in the Fortnite Power Hour.

Will you be hopping into the chaotic Power Hours in Fortnite this weekend? Tell us in the comments below!