After two weeks of enjoying the content added in Fortnite Chapter 7, Season 3, even more fun is being added by Epic Games with the start of Fortnite OG Season 9.
The latest seasonal shift is rolling back the clock to another iconic original Fortnite season, giving fans who want a nostalgic experience in the Epic Games title exactly that.
If you’re keen to know exactly when Fortnite OG Season 9 kicks off, Insider Gaming has all the details.
When Time Does Fortnite OG Season 9 Release?
Fortnite OG Season 9 is set to begin on Thursday, June 25, but the exact time the action kicks off is, as usual, not being revealed by Epic Games.
Instead, downtime will begin at the usual time of around 1 AM PT on Thursday morning, which is expected to last for around three to four hours.
Mid-season updates don’t usually result in the same lengthy downtime as bigger updates, like the change of an entire season, but, as the first update since the start of Chapter 7, Season 3, there could be a few issues to iron out.
In the table below, we’ve outlined the expected downtime start in major regions across the world.
| Region / Time Zone | Fortnite OG Season 9 Downtime Start |
|---|---|
| Pacific Time (PT) | 1 AM – June 6 |
| Central Time (CT) | 3 AM – June 6 |
| Eastern Time (ET) | 4 AM – June 6 |
| Brasilia Time (BRT) | 5 AM – June 6 |
| British Summer Time (BST) | 9 AM – June 6 |
| Central European Summer Time (CEST) | 10 AM – June 6 |
| China Standard Time (CST) | 4 PM – June 6 |
| Korean Standard Time (KST) | 5 PM – June 6 |
| Japan Standard Time (JST) | 5 PM – June 6 |
| Australian Eastern Time (AET) | 6 PM – June 6 |
| New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) | 8 PM – June 6 |
What to Expect in Fortnite OG Season 9
The major changes coming in the next Fortnite update are, of course, the seasonal shift in Fortnite OG, bringing around the start of Season 9.
The new season is based around the original Season 9 in Fortnite, which saw Polar Peak melting and unveiling a giant Kaiju, The Devourer, and subsequently constructing Mecha Team Leader to defeat it in a major live event, which will almost certainly be revisited at the end of the season.
Outside of Fortnite OG, the main Battle Royale mode is receiving a fresh influx of Sprites to add to your collection, including a football-themed Sprite to coincide with the World Cup.
As ever, the new update will also bring about the introduction of new cosmetics into the Item Shop, including the recently revealed Krypto sidekick.
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