When is the Next Fortnite Update? Chapter 7 Update Schedule

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 Winterfest 2025 in full swing right now, 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

The next update for Fortnite Chapter 7 will be 39.20. This will serve as the next major patch after Winterfest ends. The 39.20 update for Fortnite will release on January 6, 2025. The most recent patch for Fortnite Chapter 7 was the 39.11 update. This patch brought the Winterfest event to the game, alongside new collaborations like Harry Potter and Santa Sabrina

As of now, there is not much we know about the 39.20 update and its contents. However, Epic Games has revealed that Fortnite OG will see the return of the classic sky lighting from Chapter 1 with this update. This appears to be only the tip of the iceberg regarding what the 39.20 update will entail.

Full Fortnite Chapter 7 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:

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.