- The next Fortnite update will be the v40.00 patch for Chapter 7, releasing on March 19, 2026.
- V40.00 will feature the release of Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2.
- Chapter 7 Season 2 will feature a rivalry theme centred on the Foundation vs the Ice King.
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 Fortnite Dark Voyager Story Moment teasing the upcoming season, 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 40.00, which is going to bring a new Season 2. This will serve as the next major Fortnite patch that will release on March 19, 2026. This comes after Epic delayed the end of Chapter 7 Season 1 by 2 weeks.
The most recent patch for Fortnite Chapter 7 was the Fortnite 39.51 update. This patch brought the Wild Week 1 with OG weapons unvaulted and the new Rick and Morty Skins to the Item Shop.
After weeks of rumours and speculation, Epic has revealed that Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2, officially titled “Showdown,” will feature a rivalry theme centred on the Foundation vs. the Ice King. The new season will not only bring in new POIs and gameplay changes, but also possible changes to the Battle Pass UI to reflect the rivalry theme.
Full Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 Update Schedule
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 will release 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:
Update Version Release Date 40.00 (Chapter 7 Season 2) March 19, 2026 40.10 April 1, 2026 40.20 April 16, 2026 40.30 April 30, 2026 40.40 May 14, 2026 40.50 June 4, 2026
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 1 Battle Pass before the 40.00 patch.
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The next Fortnite update, patch 40.00, will feature the release of Chapter 7 Season 2, bringing a massive overhaul of content.
Chapter 7 Season 1 will end on March 19, 2026, with the release of Chapter 7 Season 2 in the 40.00 patch.
The last major Chapter 7 update was update 39.51, which brought back OG Weapons to the game.
