- The next Fortnite update will be the v39.30 patch for Chapter 7, releasing on January 22, 2026.
- V39.30 could bring the leaked Chainsaw Man collab to the game.
- V39.50 will be the last major update, with v40.00 bringing in Chapter 7 Season 2.
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 1 has been going strong so far, with players exploring the brand new Pacific Break island and all of its newly introduced POIs. Epic Games has introduced new mechanics, skins, and other features to complement this new era for Fortnite. The release of every new Chapter brings subsequent updates, whether it be new map changes, weapons, or even NPCs.
With the long-awaited South Park collab finally in the game, players are looking forward to the next Fortnite update and what it could bring to the game. If you are looking to catch up with the next update in the game, come with us as we explore the update schedule for Fortnite Chapter 7.
Next Fortnite Update Release Date
According to the Fortnite Roadmap for 2026, the next update for Chapter 7 will be 39.30. This will serve as the next major patch after the release of the South Park collaboration. The 39.30 update for Fortnite will release on January 22, 2025. The most recent patch for Fortnite Chapter 7 was the 39.20 update. This patch brought the South Park collab to the game, along with a new Stick of Truth Mythic.
As of now, there is not much we know about the 39.30 update and its contents. There is speculation that the 39.30 update will bring the leaked Chainsaw Man collab to Fortnite. Since the South Park collab isn’t slated to end til February 5, 2026, there is a chance that 39.30 is a smaller patch aimed at balance fixes and some map changes rather than a full update.
Full Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 1 Update Schedule
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 1 was released with the 39.00 patch on November 29, 2025. The update brought the new map, alongside new items and weapons, to Fortnite. Here is the full update release schedule for Chapter 7 Season 1:
| Update Version | Release Date |
|---|---|
| 39.00 | November 29, 2025 |
| 39.10 | December 11, 2025 |
| 39.11 | December 18, 2025 |
| 39.20 | January 9, 2026 |
| 39.30 | January 22, 2026 |
| 39.40 | February 5, 2026 |
| 39.50 | February 19, 2026 |
The 39.50 patch will be the last major addition to Chapter 7 Season 1. After the 39.50 update, the next major update will be the 40.00 patch on March 4, 2026. This patch will bring Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 to the game, which means that players will have to complete their Chapter 7 Season 1 Battle Pass before the 40.00 patch.
As of now, not much is known about the 39.30 update. However, leaks hint at a possible Chainsaw Man crossover in the upcoming patch.
Chapter 7 Season 1 will end on March 4, 2026, with the release of Chapter 7 Season 2 in the 40.00 patch.
The last major Chapter 7 update was update 39.20, which brought the South Park collab to the game.
