Fortnite fans are counting the days as Epic Games gears up for the launch of its new season on March 4, 2026-bringing fresh content, map changes, and a wave of surprises that could reshape the game’s future.
As the next Fortnite update inches closer, here’s everything you need to know about the release of the new season.
When is the New Fortnite Season?
Epic Games has confirmed that the next Fortnite season will launch on March 4, 2026. The current season is set to wrap up a few days earlier, giving players time to finish remaining quests and Battle Pass rewards before the update rolls out. As usual, servers will likely go offline for scheduled maintenance a few hours before the new season begins. Once the downtime ends, players can jump back in to explore fresh content, map updates, and gameplay changes tied to the new theme.
The new Fortnite season, Chapter 7 Season 2, will release on March 4, 2026, with the v40.00 update. The game is expected to go into an extended downtime of 4-5 hours after Season 1 ends, allowing Epic Games to add content to the game for the new season launch. Chapter 7 Season 1 is set to receive 3 more updates before the release of next season. Here is a timeline of all the updates leading up to Chapter 7 Season 2:
- 39.30 – January 22, 2026
- 39.40 – February 5, 2026
- 39.50 – February 19, 2026
- 40.00 – March 4, 2026
The release of this season will bring changes like a new Battle Pass, weapons, and map changes. If we get lucky and Epic Games decides to focus on the upcoming season’s lore, we might even see some storyline crumbs in the new season. Rumours suggest that the developers are planning for a Norse mythology theme for the upcoming season, and it will definitely be interesting to see how Epic Games ties the current season’s story with Season 2.
The way the Chapter 7 Season 1’s storyline with the Dark Voyager has been developing, you can also expect a new live event before the release of Chapter 7 Season 2. However, the live event has not been confirmed by the developers yet, so take this with a grain of salt.
What new features are expected in Chapter 7 Season 2
Chapter 7 Season 2 hasn’t started yet, so everything we know is based on early leaks, trailers, and community speculation rather than final patch notes from Epic. That means details can still change at release.
Theme and Battle Pass
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The season is widely expected to have a Norse / mythology-style theme, with gods, Valkyries, and related outfits hinted at in teaser art and fan breakdowns of trailers and promos.
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Multiple leaks and trailer analyses point to new Battle Pass skins tied to this theme, including an Odin-like character, Valkyrie-style warriors, and a large wolf or Fenrir-inspired outfit as headline cosmetics.
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Story characters like The Order and members of The Seven are rumored to get new corrupted or upgraded styles and potentially appear as Battle Pass tiers or mid-season rewards.
Gameplay changes and weapons
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Trailer and leak commentary suggest at least one new “Seven cannon” or high-tech weapon, supposedly linked to The Visitor and used against Dark Voyager and other villains in the storyline.
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Fans expect mythic-style abilities or weapons themed around Norse powers, such as powerful melee or elemental attacks, though specific stats and items are not confirmed by Epic yet.
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There are also rumors of new bosses on the island tied to these skins, with at least one Battle Pass character expected to act as a map boss dropping unique loot.
Map updates
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Community breakdowns of reveal footage speculate that icy or mountainous areas will expand, with references to the return of locations similar to Polar Peak or other frozen POIs reworked for Chapter 7’s island.
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Environmental changes are expected around whatever fortress or stronghold the Norse characters occupy, likely including new landmarks, interior boss arenas, and loot routes.
Collabs and limited-time content (speculation)
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Various leak roundups for the broader 2026 roadmap mention big crossover packs (anime, movies, and TV heroes), but which ones land exactly in Chapter 7 Season 2 versus later seasons is not fully locked in.
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As usual, expect some collab skins to appear in the item shop and possibly a themed LTM or special mythic item or vehicle tied to at least one partnership during the season.
How to think about “expected” features
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Only content shown or named directly by Epic in official trailers, posts, or in-game teasers is close to guaranteed; everything else (leaker lists, “confirmed” skins, rumored collabs) can still be cut, delayed, or heavily changed before March 4, 2026.
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If you want to avoid spoilers or unreliable info, focus just on the Norse theme, new Battle Pass lineup, some map changes, and at least one new high-tier weapon-those are the elements most consistently hinted at across official marketing and community coverage.
What is the Chapter 7 Season 2 Battle Pass lineup
Epic hasn’t published an official, text-based list of the full Chapter 7 Season 2 Battle Pass lineup yet, so any “full roster” you see right now is still partially speculative and could change at release.
From trailers and promo breakdowns, the Battle Pass is widely expected to center on a Norse/Nordic theme, including:
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A Viking-style god/king skin (often described as Odin-like) as one of the headline outfits.
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A Valkyrie-type female warrior and at least one wolf/Fenrir-inspired skin tied into the season’s mythology vibe.
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A new or revamped version of Dark Voyager suggested to appear as a Battle Pass skin, connected to the season’s storyline around the Zero Point.
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An updated “Seven” member (like a new take on The Order or The Visitor) as a story-driven outfit with additional styles.
There are also rumors that at least one major anime or TV collaboration character might be part of the Battle Pass, but these collab slots and exact names are not confirmed by Epic and should be treated as leaks, not guarantees.
