Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3 release date, live event details, trailer, and more

The end of Chapter 7 Season 2 is almost here, and Epic Games has officially begun rolling out details for what comes next. Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3, officially titled Runners, is shaping up to be one of the most exciting seasonal launches in recent memory.
It is set to begin following a blockbuster live event, and Epic Games has recently unveiled the Battle Pass, a new gameplay trailer, and some significant teases about what the new island will look like. Here is everything you need to know about Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3.

Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3 release date

Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3 is going to kick off on Saturday, June 6, 2026, but the exact time depends on your location in the world. Fortnite will go offline for maintenance on Friday night after the season-ending live event, and then Season 3 will launch several hours later. Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3 will likely start at 4 AM PT / 7 AM ET, based on the start times of past seasons.

Fortnite Shattered live event

Fortnite Shattered live event will take place at 7 PM ET, with the doors opening at 6:20 PM ET. The game will go into downtime right after the conclusion of the Shattered end-of-season event.
The event is expected to last anywhere from 15 to 30 minutes based on past live events, putting the downtime at around 7:30 PM ET. Your in-game experience during the event will differ depending on whether you sided with Team Foundation or Team Ice King throughout Season 2.

Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3 gameplay trailer

Epic Games has provided players with a glimpse of the gameplay they can expect in Chapter 7 Season 3. The new season, titled Runners, features several small creatures that seemingly provide players with extra power.

What to expect from Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3?

Inside the teaser artwork, Dark Voyager Sprite was spotted, confirming the fan-favourite Sprite mechanic is coming back to the island. Additionally, the warm tropical tone of the artwork hints at significant map changes coming when the new season starts.
The new season brings a brand-new Battle Pass, weapons, bosses, and more. A Battle Pass teaser revealed by Epic Games showcases plenty of details, including a new Pen and Ink John Wick skin, a TheBurntPeanut collab, and the return of Sprites and Dr Slone. New content is expected to drop regularly every two weeks throughout the season.
This was all you needed to know about Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3.

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