Fortnite 2026 Update Schedule: Upcoming Seasons and Events Roadmap

Fortnite is a dynamic gaming experience that continuously evolves with frequent content updates. Each season is marked by distinct themes, and although players access a wealth of content at the start, Epic Games keeps things fresh by introducing additional weapons, cosmetics, and gameplay mechanics throughout the season. As the conclusion of a season approaches, players can expect significant narrative developments and special events, often necessitating substantial updates. Moreover, every time a Fortnite season or chapter concludes, a major update awaits to usher players into the next phase of their adventure.

Throughout the year, Epic Games rolls out numerous updates. In a move to keep the community informed, they’ve released a roadmap outlining the anticipated updates planned for 2026. Below, players will find the schedule for the next Fortnite update as well as a complete list of updates slated for this year.

When Is the Next Fortnite Update? (v39.30)

What to Expect From Fortnite Update v39.30

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The upcoming Fortnite update, v39.30, is set to release on Thursday, January 22. Scheduled downtime will commence at 4 AM ET and is expected to last just a few hours. Once the update is downloaded and the servers are back online, players will be able to immerse themselves in the new content.

While specific details about the contents of v39.30 are limited, leaks suggest that a trailer for a crossover game mode with Warner Bros.will be unveiled the day before the update, allowing the mode to go live right after the downtime ends.

Furthermore, the South Park collaboration will continue in the game for an additional week post-update, alongside the 5-player squad mode. Both of these features will be removed with the launch of v39.40 on February 5.

Fortnite Scheduled Updates for 2026

Epic Games recently updated the Fortnite Creator Roadmap on Trello, sharing the 2026 update schedule. While the dates are subject to revision, players can anticipate the following updates throughout the year:

Date	Day	Expected Content
January 22	Thursday	Warner Bros.game mode
February 5	Thursday	Lunar New Year content
February 19	Thursday	N/A
March 5	Thursday	Start of Chapter 7 Season 2 (confirmed)
March 29	Sunday	N/A
April 1	Wednesday	N/A
April 16	Thursday	N/A
April 30	Thursday	Launch of Chapter 7 Season 3 May the Fourth content
May 14	Thursday	N/A
June 4	Thursday	N/A
June 18	Thursday	Summer content
July 16	Thursday	N/A
July 30	Thursday	N/A
August 14	Friday	N/A
September 3	Thursday	N/A
September 17	Thursday	N/A
October 1	Thursday	N/A
October 15	Thursday	Fortnitemares content
October 29	Thursday	Themed mini-season
November 12	Thursday	N/A
November 28	Saturday	Start date for Chapter 8
December 10	Thursday	Winterfest content