Fortnite continues to roll back the years with regular updates to Fortnite OG, and Season 8 of the popular game mode is right around the corner.
Fortnite OG began as a limited-time event celebrating the first-ever season of Fortnite, before returning as a separate game mode entirely, deploying flashback versions of popular seasons in the past.
Season 8 is next on the agenda for Fortnite OG, and Insider Gaming has all the important launch details you need.
When is Fortnite OG Season 8?
Fortnite Season 8 launches on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, following Epic Games’ deployment of version 40.10 of the game.
As usual for major updates like this, April 1 will begin with server downtime while the new version is deployed, followed by a return to service with a slew of new content across various modes.
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While there will be plenty added to Fortnite across all modes, the standout additions will come in Fortnite OG, with a new Battle Pass, map overhauls, new weapons, and, of course, the return of the beloved Avengers LTM.
The launch of Fortnite OG Season 8 kicks off the next rewind season for the Epic Games title, and is expected to last for around two months.
What Time Does Fortnite OG Season 8 Release?
Fortnite downtime is on a fairly rigid structure, with servers set to go offline for the launch of OG Season 8 at 1 AM PT/4 AM ET on April 1.
Naturally, that means a later time for those elsewhere in the world, including in Europe and Australia, and the exact time that the game will be available again is not set in stone.
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Due to the maintenance period, Epic Games doesn’t share specific times for the servers to return, and instead leaves it flexible in case of any delays. However, mid-season patches like this one usually result in downtime of around two to three hours.
As such, servers should be accessible for Fortnite OG Season 7 around 4 AM PT/7 AM ET, allowing for a three-hour window for the patch to be deployed, but the best bet is to keep an eye on social media for full details.
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