- The next Fortnite update will be patch v42.40 for Chapter 7 Season 4, releasing on October 15, 2026.
- The update will start the 'end-of-season' phase for Chapter 7 Season 4.
- Players still have time to purchase and complete the Fortnite Override Battle Pass before the next phase of the storyline kicks off.
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Override has made a huge impact, introducing new mechanics, collabs, and of course, Sprites. With things steadily progressing, we know you’re eager to find out: when is the next Fortnite update? That said, here is everything you need to know about when the next Fortnite update goes live.
Next Fortnite Update Release Date in Chapter 7 Season 4
According to the Fortnite Roadmap for 2026, the next update will be patch v42.40 for Chapter 7 Season 4, which will be released on October 15, 2026. This will be the fourth update for Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Override.
The most recent patch was v42.30, which introduced new Sprites, Fortnite Lobby Hack (Admin Panel) Codes, and officially kicked off Fortnitemares 2026. If you’re interested in knowing more, you can check out our Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 patch notes for in-depth details.
Full Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Update Schedule
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 was released with the v42.00 patch on August 20, 2026. Following this, the Fortnite Roadmap for 2026 tells us the update schedule for the remainder of this phase of the storyline. Here are all of the planned updates for Fortnite and their release dates:
| Update Version | Release Date |
|---|---|
| v42.00 | August 20, 2026 |
| v42.10 | September 3, 2026 |
| v42.20 | September 17, 2026 |
| v42.30 | October 1, 2026 |
| v42.40 | October 15, 2026 |
| v43.00 (Fortnite Mini Season) | October 31, 2026 |
If you’re just joining now, the update v42.30 is live; you should consider buying the Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Battle Pass. You will have ample time to earn enough XP by completing Fortnite Quests to redeem all rewards.
Are you excited about the next update and what it will introduce to Chapter 7 Season 4? Let us know in the comments below!
The next Fortnite update, patch 42.40, will release on October 15, 2026.
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 was released on August 20, 2026, with the 42.00 update.
The last major Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 update was v42.30, which arrived on October 1 and kicked off Fortnitemares 2026 celebrations.
