Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3, which is officially titled Runners, launches on Saturday, June 6 after the scheduled maintenance and the Shattered live event.
Season 3 is set to reshape the map yet again, bringing in new POIs, weapons, gameplay systems, and more. As usual, you’ll also find a brand-new battle pass, this time featuring a cel-shaded John Wick. On top of that, the return of sprites—first introduced in Chapter 6 Season 1—is expected as well.
Below, you’ll find the start time for Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3 in your region, along with what you can expect from the upcoming season.
Update (June 6): The start of the new Fortnite season has been delayed by about 90 minutes. This article has been updated to reflect those changes.
What time does Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3 launch in your time zone?
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3 is expected to kick off around 2:30 a.m. EDT on Saturday, June 6, based on the estimated maintenance window shown on the Epic Games status page. The Fortnite servers went down at 7:30 p.m. EDT, with maintenance projected to last roughly seven hours. While the game was originally set to come back at 1 a.m. EDT, the aforementioned status page indicates it has been pushed back.
Here’s the expected rollout time for Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3 in different time zones:
- 11:30 p.m. PDT on Friday, June 5 for the west coast of North America
- 2:30 a.m. EDT on Saturday, June 6 for the east coast of North America
- 3:30 a.m. BRT on Saturday, June 6 for Brazil
- 7:30 a.m. BST on Saturday, June 6 for the U.K.
- 8:30 a.m. CEST on Saturday, June 6 for Western Europe
- 3:30 p.m. JST on Saturday, June 6 for Japan
- 4:30 p.m. AEST on Saturday, June 6 for the east coast of Australia
What to anticipate in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3 brings back sprites as a central gameplay element. Sprites are small NPCs that can provide players with abilities depending on the sprite. For this season, it looks like more sprites may be added to the lineup. While there’s no official word on which ones will return, there’s a chance that Earth Sprites and Sprite Shrines could appear in the new season—opening up additional ways to chase after useful loot.
In addition, the battle pass outfits have now been revealed. If you pick up the battle pass during the launch week, you’ll get a bonus Gold Huntress Dylan outfit, along with matching accessories. Since sprites are the main theme this season, they’ll also be featured as a customizable mech skin. Still, the most sought-after skin is typically saved for last: John Wick is set to return to the Fortnite battle pass, now presented in a pen-and-ink style. And you can even earn John Wick’s favorite dog as a companion!