Update: We last updated this article with new Fortnite season details on December 6th, 2025.
Since 2017, Fortnite has given us lots of amazing seasons, each with its own theme and awesome stuff to discover. If you have ever wondered about all the Fortnite seasons and when they happened, you are in the right place. With this complete guide, I will break down all Fortnite seasons’ start and end dates, along with other key details.
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What Are Fortnite Seasons and Chapters?
Fortnite Seasons are like different chapters in your favorite book. These seasons are also grouped into bigger chunks called Chapters. To make it easier to understand, chapters are like different seasons of a TV series, while individual seasons are like episodes within each series.
When a new chapter starts, you will get:
- A completely new map.
- Major gameplay mechanic overhauls.
- Fresh storylines that can last for years.
- New graphics and visual updates.
Seasons within each chapter are smaller updates that:
- Keep the same basic map, but add new POIs.
- Introduce seasonal themes and content.
- Brings new weapons and items.
- Add Battle Passes and cosmetics.
Evolution of Fortnite Seasons and Chapters
Here is how Fortnite is organized:
| Chapter | Seasons |
|---|---|
| Chapter 1 | Seasons 1–X |
| Chapter 2 | Seasons 1–8 |
| Chapter 3 | Seasons 1–4 |
| Chapter 4 | Seasons 1–4 + OG |
| Chapter 5 | Seasons 1–4 + Remix |
| Chapter 6 | Seasons 1–4 + Mini Season 2 |
| Chapter 7 | Season 1 (Ongoing) |
Fortnite chapters and seasons have changed a lot since the early days. Here’s how they’ve evolved:
Chapter 1 (Seasons 1-X)
The original Fortnite era was all about figuring things out. Each season brought small map changes, new weapons, and basic themes. This chapter lasted almost 2 years and had 11 seasons total (including Pre-Season). Chapter 1 gave us the original map that started it all. The seasonal themes were simple but worked really well, and this is where Epic introduced the Battle Pass system that we still use today.
Chapter 2 (Seasons 1-8)
This was the big game-changer where Epic completely scrapped the old map. They gave us a fresh island with swimming, fishing, and you could even hide in dumpsters. The brand new map came with water mechanics, much longer seasons, more detailed storylines, and way better graphics that made everything look amazing.
Chapter 3 (Seasons 1-4)
Chapter 3 only lasted about 1 year, making it the shortest chapter so far. This chapter brought sliding and parkour mechanics that made moving around way more fun. The Seven storyline was probably the coolest part, and they added the Crown system that made winning Victory Royales feel even more special
Chapter 4 (Seasons 1-4 + OG)
This chapter had a medieval theme running through most seasons, but the biggest highlight was the amazing OG season that brought back Chapter 1 for 29 days. Chapter 4 introduced the Augment system and made building mechanics more advanced and easier to use.
Chapter 5 (Seasons 1-4 + Remix)
Chapter 5 was all about underground themes, crime, and mythology. This chapter introduced weapon modification benches and added multiple game modes like Lego, Racing, and Festival, making Fortnite way more than just Battle Royale.
Chapter 6 (Seasons 1-4 + Mini Season 2)
Chapter 6 was all about Japanese themes and has evolved into superheroes, and ended with The Simpsons. This chapter introduced major movement changes with parkour and wall-climbing mechanics. Mini seasons like the Star Wars and the Simpsons collaborations are shorter but packed with cool content. The chapter ended with a massive and epic Zero Hour live event, where all the heroes that were released in all the seasons came to defeat the Dark Presence.
Chapter 7 (Ongoing)
Chapter 7 brings a fresh start to Fortnite with a West Coast theme inspired by Los Angeles and Hollywood. This season lets players defeat bosses like Human Bill, Hush, and Beach Brutus to take their powers and temporarily become them. Storm rifts can trigger random anomalies that change the match on the fly, adding new effects and loot. Gold Bars reset every match now, so players must spend them before the round ends, and they can also drop Bars for teammates.
All Fortnite Seasons Start and End Dates
Here’s every single Fortnite season that’s ever existed, with all the important dates you need to know:
| Season | Season Name | Start Date | End Date | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pre-Season | Season 0 | Sept 12, 2017 | Oct 25, 2017 | 44 |
 Chapter 1, Season 1 | First Steps | Oct 26, 2017 | Dec 13, 2017 | 50 |
 Chapter 1, Season 2 | Fort Knights | Dec 14, 2017 | Feb 21, 2018 | 70 |
 Chapter 1, Season 3 | Meteor Strike | Feb 22, 2018 | Apr 30, 2018 | 68 |
 Chapter 1, Season 4 | Brace For Impact | May 1, 2018 | Jul 11, 2018 | 73 |
 Chapter 1, Season 5 | Worlds Collide | Jul 12, 2018 | Sept 26, 2018 | 78 |
 Chapter 1, Season 6 | Darkness Rises | Sept 27, 2018 | Dec 5, 2018 | 71 |
 Chapter 1, Season 7 | You Better Watch Out | Dec 6, 2018 | Feb 27, 2019 | 84 |
 Chapter 1, Season 8 | X Marks the Spot | Feb 28, 2019 | May 8, 2019 | 70 |
 Chapter 1, Season 9 | The Future Is Yours | May 9, 2019 | Jul 31, 2019 | 84 |
 Chapter 1, Season X | Out of Time | Aug 1, 2019 | Oct 13, 2019 | 73 |
 Chapter 2, Season 1 | New World | Oct 15, 2019 | Feb 19, 2020 | 128 |
 Chapter 2, Season 2 | Top Secret | Feb 20, 2020 | Jun 16, 2020 | 119 |
 Chapter 2, Season 3 | Splash | Jun 17, 2020 | Aug 26, 2020 | 71 |
 Chapter 2, Season 4 | Nexus War | Aug 27, 2020 | Dec 1, 2020 | 95 |
 Chapter 2, Season 5 | Zero Point | Dec 2, 2020 | Mar 15, 2021 | 103 |
 Chapter 2, Season 6 | Primal | Mar 16, 2021 | Jun 17, 2021 | 85 |
 Chapter 2, Season 7 | Invasion | Jun 18, 2021 | Sept 21, 2021 | 97 |
 Chapter 2, Season 8 | Cubed | Sept 13, 2021 | Dec 4, 2021 | 83 |
 Chapter 3, Season 1 | Flipped | Dec 5, 2021 | Mar 19, 2022 | 105 |
 Chapter 3, Season 2 | Resistance | Mar 20, 2022 | Jun 4, 2022 | 76 |
 Chapter 3, Season 3 | Vibin’ | Jun 5, 2022 | Sept 17, 2022 | 105 |
 Chapter 3, Season 4 | Paradise | Sept 18, 2022 | Dec 3, 2022 | 76 |
 Chapter 4, Season 1 | A New Beginning | Dec 4, 2022 | Mar 9, 2023 | 97 |
 Chapter 4, Season 2 | MEGA | Mar 10, 2023 | Jun 8, 2023 | 90 |
 Chapter 4, Season 3 | Wilds | Jun 9, 2023 | Aug 24, 2023 | 76 |
 Chapter 4, Season 4 | Last Resort | Aug 25, 2023 | Nov 2, 2023 | 71 |
 Chapter 4, Season OG | Season OG | Nov 3, 2023 | Dec 2, 2023 | 29 |
 Chapter 5, Season 1 | Underground | Dec 3, 2023 | Mar 8, 2024 | 97 |
 Chapter 5, Season 2 | Myths & Mortals | Mar 9, 2024 | May 24, 2024 | 75 |
 Chapter 5, Season 3 | Wrecked | May 25, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 | 84 |
 Chapter 5, Season 4 | Absolute Doom | Aug 16, 2024 | Nov 2, 2024 | 78 |
 Chapter 2 Remix | Chapter 2 Remix | Nov 3, 2024 | Nov 30, 2024 | 29 |
 Chapter 6, Season 1 | Hunters | Dec 1, 2024 | Feb 20, 2025 | 82 |
 Chapter 6, Season 2 | Lawless | Feb 21, 2025 | May 1, 2025 | 70 |
 Chapter 6, Mini Season 1 | Galactic Battle | May 1, 2025 | Jun 7, 2025 | 36 |
 Chapter 6, Season 3 | Super | Jun 7, 2025 | Aug 7, 2025 | 62 |
 Chapter 6, Season 4 | Shock ‘N Awesome | Aug 7, 2025 | Nov 1, 2025 | 86 |
 Chapter 6, Mini Season 2 | The Simpsons | Nov 1, 2025 | Nov 29, 2025 | 28 |
 Chapter 7 Season 1 | Pacific Break | Nov 29, 2025 | March 4, 2026 | 95 |
Note: This article will be updated whenever a new season or chapter goes live.
How Long Do Fortnite Seasons Last?
Most Fortnite seasons stick around for about 80 days on average. That’s around 2.5 months, which gives you plenty of time to finish your Battle Pass and try out all the new stuff. But not all seasons are the same length. It’s enough time to get everything done without getting bored.
What is the Current Fortnite Season?
Right now, you’re playing Chapter 7 Season 1: Pacific Break. This season started on November 29th, 2025, and will run for 95 days until March 4th, 2026. It features a West Coast theme inspired by Los Angeles and Hollywood. This season introduces a fresh map, new features, and big gameplay changes, such as:
Story-wise, the island is dealing with the fallout from past battles. After the Seven vanished and the Asteria Island collapsed, fragments of the Zero Point scattered across different realities. One shard landed on Oninoshima, waking up ancient magic and letting demons invade. Hope and Jones fought to protect the shard but were eventually pushed into Springfield, where Homer Simpson accidentally absorbed its power and turned into a giant titan, causing chaos across his world.
When is the Next Fortnite Season?
For now, we still don’t have any information on when Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 will start. Epic Games usually announces the exact start time a few days before, but it typically kicks off in the early morning. When seasons change, the game goes down for maintenance for a few hours. This is when Epic adds all the new content, updates the map, and gets everything ready for the new season.
Fortnite seasons are what keep the game fresh, with 39 already completed and more on the way. Between these seasons, Epic also rolls out smaller updates that bring patch notes, balance tweaks, and new items before the bigger chapter changes. If you want to keep track of those updates, check out our full guide on when the next Fortnite update is coming. So, if you haven’t, are you interested in trying Fortnite?
