- The new Fortnite season, Chapter 7 Season 2, will release on March 19, 2026.
- Fortnite will go into an extended downtime before the launch of the new season.
- Players can expect a live event before Chapter 7 Season 2 launches.
Everyone loves the release of a new Fortnite season, with Epic Games adding a vast array of skins and gameplay features in each new season. With Chapter 7 Season 1 introducing a brand new map to explore, players are speculating about when the new Fortnite season could release and what it could bring to the game.
As the next Fortnite update inches closer, here’s everything you need to know about the release of the new season.
When is the New Fortnite Season?
The new Fortnite season, Chapter 7 Season 2, will release on March 19, 2026, with the v40.00 update. While the season was originally set to release on March 5, 2026, Epic has since postponed it for unknown reasons. The game is expected to go into an extended downtime of 4-5 hours after Season 1 ends, allowing Epic Games to add content to the game for the new season launch. Chapter 7 Season 1 is set to receive 3 more updates before the release of next season.
Here is a timeline of all the updates leading up to Chapter 7 Season 2:
- 39.30 – January 22, 2026
- 39.40 – February 5, 2026
- 39.50 – February 19, 2026
- 40.00 – March 19, 2026
The release of this season will bring changes like a new Battle Pass, weapons, and map changes. If we get lucky and Epic Games decides to focus on the upcoming season’s lore, we might even see some storyline crumbs in the new season. Rumours suggest that the developers are planning for a Norse mythology theme for the upcoming season, and it will definitely be interesting to see how Epic Games ties the current season’s story with Season 2.
The way the Chapter 7 Season 1’s storyline with the Dark Voyager has been developing, you can also expect a new Fortnite live event before the release of Chapter 7 Season 2. However, the live event has not been confirmed by the developers yet, so take this with a grain of salt.
That’s everything you need to know about the release of the new Fortnite season. Will you be launching into Chapter 7 Season 2 when it releases? Let us know in the comments below!
The next season, Chapter 7 Season 2, will release on March 19, 2026, at 5 PM ET.
As of now, there has been no confirmation about a live event before or after the release of Chapter 7 Season 2.
Rumours suggest that Epic Games is planning on a Norse mythology theme for the new Fortnite season.
