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When is the new Fortnite season? Release date & more

The best thing about Fortnite is the huge variety in skins, weapons and gear. A new season means new items! Get ready for the next Fortnite season because we’ll tell you the release date, updates and more.

Updated on: 06-03-2026 Author: Merel

Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 - March 19, 2026

The new Fortnite season is Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 and starts on March 19, 2026. According to the teaser, the season revolves around The Seven.

All updates in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2

There’s a lot of new stuff coming to Fortnite in the new season.

Updates to gameplay

There’s no official information on what updates are coming to Fortnite this season. But based on what producer Ted Timmins has said on X, fans expect the following updates:

A refreshed loot pool.
New movement items, including one that an entire squad can use together.
A ‘new-old meta loot spot’ that activates mid-game.

Besides, Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 is expected to last only 80 days and end on June 6. That is a month shorter than the current season.

Fortnite collabs in Chapter 7 Season 2

Similarly, there’s nothing officially known about the collabs in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2. Timmins did make a very specific comment on X, stating that Season 2 will ‘dial up the loony tunes’. This, combined with earlier Looney Tunes leaks, leads many fans to believe that the cartoon characters will take over in the new season.

Fortnite Season 2 Battle Pass

We’ll have to wait a bit longer to see the new season Battle Pass. Because the Looney Tunes characters are likely to drop into Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2, fans think that Bugs Bunny might be part of the Battle Pass.

Bunch Fortnite characters standing on a hill with a purple background with a big robot.

Does Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 1 end with a live event?

There’s no information on whether Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 1 will end with a live event. Because the teaser tells us to prepare for the final wave on March 14, there will likely be some kind of live event to end the season.

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About the author: Merel is a true cozy- and puzzle game lover and has logged countless hours in Stardew Valley and Professor Layton on the Switch. She has a subscription to (almost) every streaming platform imaginable and a severe online shopping addiction.

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