Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 Showdown Launch Times and What to Expect
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 launches on March 19, bringing a new battle pass featuring Bugs Bunny and the return of Dwayne Johnson, alongside a concurrent return to the Google Play Store.
Epic Games is gearing up for the launch of Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2, titled Showdown. According to in-game lobby timers and reporting by Johnny Yu at Polygon, the update is scheduled to go live on Thursday, March 19, at 7 a.m. EDT. Maintenance typically begins three hours prior at 4 a.m. EDT, giving players just a narrow window to finish out their remaining quests and secure final eliminations for the current battle pass. As always, matchmaking servers will go offline ahead of the patch, so you will want to wrap up your matches early.
This upcoming season brings a heavy dose of star power and unexpected crossovers. Dwayne Johnson is returning to reprise his role as the Foundation, taking a prominent spot in the new battle pass alongside the Ice King and none other than Bugs Bunny. Teasers shared across regional social channels hint at major map adjustments as well. Points of interest like Wonkeeland, Battlewood, Latte Landing, and Painted Palms are currently in question, meaning players should squeeze in any last-minute drop-ins before the island shifts.
Beyond the seasonal content drop, the launch day carries extra significance for the cross-platform ecosystem. Fortnite is officially returning to the Google Play Store on March 19, making mobile access much smoother for Android players jumping into the new chapter. You can read the original scheduling breakdown and check specific regional time zone conversions over at Polygon.
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Original article: Polygon