When is the Next Fortnite Update? Chapter 7 Season 2 Update Schedule

Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 is finally out, with players exploring the brand new map changes on the Golden Coast island. This has left players wondering about what the developers could add with the first major update for Chapter 7 Season 2. If you are looking to catch up with the next Fortnite update in the game, we’ve got the full update schedule for this season right here.

Next Fortnite Update Release Date

According to the Fortnite Roadmap for 2026, the next update for Chapter 7 Season 2 will be 40.10, which is going to be the first major update for the Showdown season that will release on April 2, 2026. The most recent patch was the v40.00 patch, which brought Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 to the game, introducing new map changes, Battle Pass, weapons, and much more.

Since Chapter 7 Season 2 just came out, it isn’t clear what the first major update for the season will feature. The update likely introduces new weapons, such as the Super Shredder Shotgun and the Dark Voyager as a boss.

Full Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 Update Schedule

Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 released with the 40.00 patch on March 19, 2026. After this, the Fortnite Roadmap for 2026 tells us the update schedule for Chapter 7 Season 2. Here are all of the planned updates for Chapter 7 Season 2 and their release dates:

According to leakers, Chapter 7 Season 2 will have at least 5 updates, making it almost as long as Chapter 7 Season 1. The 40.50 patch will be the last major addition to Chapter 7 Season 2. Since there are no more updates in the current season, players will have to complete the Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 Battle Pass before the 41.00 patch.

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