The end of Chapter Six in Fortnite is on the horizon, and, before Chapter Seven kicks off officially, there’s a big Zero Hour Live Event bringing the current chapter to a close—and this guide has all the crucial details.
After another year of huge collabs in Fortnite, ranging from Star Wars to The Simpsons, Scooby-Doo to Power Rangers, and beyond, a new year will kick off with the start of Chapter 7—and the end of Chapter live events are one of the biggest occasions of the year for Fortnite players.
If you want to make sure you don’t miss out on a single moment, this guide has all the details on the start time of the Zero Hour live event and what to expect.
When is The Fortnite Zero Hour Live Event?
Epic Games announced that the Chapter Six finale event in Fortnite, called Zero Hour, will take place at 2 PM ET on November 29.
As is customary for a big live event in Fortnite, it’s advised that you get in early so you don’t miss out, and the doors for the event open 40 minutes prior to the start time. However, it’s worth loading into Fortnite well in advance, as the queues for big events like this can be packed.
The length of the live event is not known, though leakers have uncovered that the file size is almost 1 GB—significantly higher than previous events, suggesting there’s plenty in store.
The table below highlights the start time for the Fortnite Zero Hour live event in major time zones across the world to ensure you don’t miss out.
| Time Zone | Fortnite Zero Hour Start Time |
|---|---|
| Pacific Time (PT) | 11 AM – Nov. 29 |
| Central Time (CT) | 1 PM – Nov. 29 |
| Eastern Time (ET) | 2 PM – Nov. 29 |
| Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) | 7 PM – Nov. 29 |
| Australian Eastern Time (AET) | 6 AM – Nov. 30 |
What to Expect From The Fortnite Zero Hour Live Event
Details on exactly what the live event will include are scarce, though a trailer shows that giants from throughout Chapter Six are returning, and there’s a Kill Bill collab on the horizon.
The trailer for the Zero Hour event featured the likes of Godzilla, King Kong, a giant Homer Simpson, and Megazord uniting in battle, along with supporting members of the Fortnite cast of characters and X-Wings from Star Wars, all referencing collabs and events from throughout Chapter 6.
One guarantee, however, is that the live event will be followed by a period of extended downtime, with players not able to jump into any mode in Fortnite until the major update for Chapter 7 has begun.
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