- Epic Games has revealed the entire Fortnite Roadmap for 2026.
- The roadmap gives us dates for every update from 39.20 to the possible release of Chapter 8.
- The release dates suggest we could see another mini-season in November 2026.
A big part of Fortnite is the constant updates and seasons that Epic Games releases for the game, bringing new skins, collaborations, map changes, and so much more. As most updates are kept secretive, players are usually left guessing about Epic Games’ plans for Fortnite. However, this year, the developers have released the full Fortnite Roadmap for 2026.
The roadmap gives us insight into the updates Epic Games has planned for not only Chapter 7 Season 1, but throughout 2026. Let’s break down every update in this new roadmap.
Full Fortnite Roadmap: Updates and Release Dates in 2026
The information about the 2026 Fortnite Roadmap, surprisingly, came from the Fortnite Creator Trello board, which is publicly available for anyone to access. In the roadmap section of their page, the developers have slated updates ranging from the upcoming 39.20 patch to when could be the start of Chapter 8.
Here’s a breakdown of the update versions and their release dates, according to the Fortnite Creator Roadmap in 2026:
| Update Version | Release Date |
|---|---|
| 39.20 | January 9, 2026 |
| 39.30 | January 22, 2026 |
| 39.40 | February 5, 2026 |
| 39.50 | February 19, 2026 |
| 40.00 (Chapter 7 Season 2) | March 5, 2026 |
| 40.10 | March 29, 2026 |
| 40.20 | April 1, 2026 |
| 40.30 | April 16, 2026 |
| 41.00 (Chapter 7 Season 3) | April 30, 2026 |
| 41.10 | May 14, 2026 |
| 41.20 | June 4, 2026 |
| 41.30 | June 18, 2026 |
| 41.40 | July 16, 2026 |
| 42.00 (Chapter 7 Season 4) | July 30, 2026 |
| 42.10 | August 14, 2026 |
| 42.20 | September 3, 2026 |
| 42.30 | September 17, 2026 |
| 43.00 (Chapter 7 Mini Season) | October 1, 2026 |
| 43.10 | October 15, 2026 |
| 43.20 | October 29, 2026 |
| 43.30 | November 12, 2026 |
| 44.00 (Chapter 8) | November 28, 2026 |
| 44.10 | December 10, 2026 |
The roadmap fits Fortnite’s fortnightly update schedule. Additionally, the game has featured a mini-season in November with shorter durations for the past three years, like The Simpsons and OG Remix. 2026 could also follow suit. Epic Games could feature a collaborative mini-season, possibly running from October 29, 2026, to November 28, 2026.
While this was previously speculated to be the South Park collab, Epic Games has since announced that the crossover will be dropping with patch 39.20. Finally, the 44.00 update on November 28, 2026, would align with Fortnite’s usual schedule for Chapter resets with Chapter 8. The new Chapter would usher in a new map, all set for 2027 and a possible Chapter 9.
This would allow the 44.10 update to bring in another round of Winterfest rewards and other festivities. However, it is important to remember that Epic Games has only confirmed the release dates for the updates so far, so the release of Chapter 8, along with other updates, is based on Epic Games’ usual yearly pattern.
Since Epic Games is unlikely to reveal any content from these upcoming updates, players can be sure that Fortnite will have yet another year filled with new gameplay opportunities and collaborations in 2026. Are you looking forward to the Chapter 7 updates? Tell us in the comments below!
The next Fortnite update is the 39.20 patch, and it is slated for release on January 9, 2026.
Yes, while Epic Games starts planning for updates beforehand, there is always the possibility of an update or season release facing delays or extensions.
Sanmay Chakrabarti
