After a long wait that has seemed never-ending at times, Fortnite is finally set to jump into Chapter 7, Season 2, with the release date rapidly approaching.
The first season in Chapter 7 was not meant to go on for as long as it had, but Epic Games was forced to delay Fortnite‘s new season for a few weeks. However, that extension is now coming to a close.
If you’re eager to dive into Fortnite Chapter 7, Season 2 and want all the details on the release date and start times, Insider Gaming has you covered.
What is The Fortnite Chapter 7, Season 2 Release Date?
Chapter 7, Season 2 in Fortnite is due to kick off on Thursday, March 19, following an extension to the end of Season 1.
Season 2 was originally set to kick off on March 4, but Epic Games announced a two-week delay to the date. Now though, the end is right around the corner.
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Fortnite has begun to tease the new Season on social media with a short trailer, showcasing the return of the Ice King and several eye-catching characters trapped in ice.
This includes The Foundation and Captain America, while the sting at the end of the trailer stating that both the Ice King and The Foundation will return in Chapter 7, Season 2, feels like a big tease towards a fresh Marvel collab.
Do We Know The Fortnite Chapter 7, Season 2 Start Time?
No official start time for Fortniter Chapter 7, Season 2 has been announced by Epic Games, and a precise time that servers will be back up again won’t be stated.
However, Epic Games usually confirms the times for server maintenance ahead of a major update, and the times are usually the same. Having said that, it won’t fall at the same time as the last season change back in November, which was bigger as it also marked the start of a new Chapter.
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Downtime is expected to begin at 1 AM PT/4 AM ET and will last four at least two to three hours. However, in some situations, downtime can be longer, particularly in the switch to a new season if any issues occur.
Servers should be accessible for Chapter 7, Season 2, around 4 AM PT/7 AM ET, but the best bet is to keep an eye on social media for full details.
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For more Fortnite, read about Save the World becoming free-to-play next month, and check out the details on the V-Bucks price increase.
