Major changes are afoot in the world of Fortnite, with Epic Games gearing up for a seasonal shift for the launch of a mini-season that marks the last content period for Chapter 7.
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 5, also known as the Chapter 7 mini-season, is set to be jam-packed with content to keep players busy before the start of Chapter 8 in December.
If you want to know exactly when to expect all the new content to drop, Insider Gaming has all the details.
When Does Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 5 Start
Epic Games is yet to publicly announce exactly when the mini-season in Chapter 7 will launch, but previous release times indicate when to expect the update to drop.
Downtime for Chapter 7 Season 5 is expected to begin immediately after the end of Season 4, with several hours of the servers being unavailable.
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The table below shows the expected start times for the downtime ahead of the launch of the Chapter 7 mini-season, which we’ll update with official timing when Epic Games issues further details.
| Region / Time Zone | Fortnite Chapter 7 Mini-Season Start Time |
|---|---|
| Pacific Time (PT) | 1 AM – Nov. 1 |
| Central Time (CT) | 3 AM – Nov. 1 |
| Eastern Time (ET) | 4 AM – Nov. 1 |
| Brasilia Time (BRT) | 5 AM – Nov. 1 |
| British Summer Time (GMT) | 8 AM – Nov. 1 |
| Central European Summer Time (CET) | 9 AM – Nov. 1 |
| China Standard Time (CST) | 4 PM – Nov. 1 |
| Korean Standard Time (KST) | 5 PM – Nov. 1 |
| Japan Standard Time (JST) | 5 PM – Nov. 1 |
| Australian Eastern Time (AET) | 6 PM – Nov. 1 |
| New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) | 8 PM – Nov. 1 |
What to Expect in Fortnite Next Season
Fortnite’s mini-season bringing an end to Chapter 7 is headlined by a huge collab with One Piece, something fans have been desperate for.
The mini-season is pirate-themed, with a variety of crews present across the map, including Jonesy & Hope, A$AP Rocky, Hatsune Miku, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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The full content featured around each crew has not been revealed, but Epic Games will announce more details as the launch edges closer.
The mini-season is set to last for exactly one month before a big end-of-chapter event leading into the start of Chapter 8 on December 1.
What are you looking forward to most in Fortnite next season? Let us know your thoughts on the Insider Gaming Discord server.
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