Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 1, also known as Pacific Break, has been live since late November 2025. Over the past three months, Epic Games has rolled out several major patches filled with new skins, collaborations, weapons, quests, and gameplay changes. With the season now in its final stretch, players are wondering when the next Fortnite update will arrive and what it will include.
Here is everything we know about the upcoming Fortnite update schedule and the end date for Chapter 7 Season 1.
When Is the Next Fortnite Update?
The next Fortnite update is the v40.00 patch, which is expected to arrive on March 19, 2026. This will not be a regular mid-season patch. Instead, v40.00 will mark the launch of Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2, bringing a full seasonal transition with a new Battle Pass, map changes, and fresh content.
It is worth noting that Epic Games delayed the end of Chapter 7 Season 1 by roughly two weeks from its originally expected end date. The v39.50 update, which went live on February 19, 2026, was the final major patch for Pacific Break.
That update introduced the Fortnite Lantern Fest 2026 event along with a Solo Leveling collaboration featuring skins for Sung Jin-woo and Cha Hae-In. The most recent content update on February 23 added the Grace Ashcroft skin as part of a Resident Evil Requiem crossover.
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 1 Full Update Schedule
Pacific Break followed a structured update cycle with major patches arriving roughly every two weeks. Here is the complete list of confirmed update dates for Chapter 7 Season 1:
- v39.40 on February 5, 2026
- v39.50 on February 19, 2026
During the v39.40 window, the South Park: Born in Chaos Mini Pass was removed from the game. The limited-time mode Crown Jam was also taken out shortly after that patch. Loot pool adjustments and bug fixes accompanied each update, as is standard for Fortnite patches.
What Could Come in the v40.00 Update?
Epic Games has not officially confirmed what Chapter 7 Season 2 will include. However, there is widespread speculation among leakers and the community that the next season could carry a Norse mythology theme. If true, players can expect new themed locations on the island along with a completely fresh Battle Pass lineup.
A Honkai: Star Rail crossover has also been speculated, with characters Blade and Kafka potentially being added to the game. A teaser for this collaboration was reportedly spotted earlier, though Epic has not confirmed anything yet.
As with every new season, players should expect a refreshed loot pool, new weapons, map changes, and a full set of weekly quests and story challenges.
When Does Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 1 End?
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 1: Pacific Break is set to end on March 19, 2026. The season will have lasted around three and a half months in total, which is close to the standard duration for regular Fortnite seasons. This is notably longer than the shorter Simpsons-themed mini season that preceded it.
Epic Games typically begins releasing official teasers for the next season during the final two weeks of the current one. Players should keep an eye on Fortnite’s official social media channels for any hints about what Chapter 7 Season 2 will bring.
Until then, there is still time to finish any remaining Battle Pass tiers, complete weekly challenges, and earn rewards before the seasonal reset.
Hotfixes Between Major Updates
Epic Games regularly pushes smaller hotfix updates between major patches. These hotfixes can add new game files to the API, adjust weapon balance, fix bugs, or rotate limited-time modes. These do not require full game downloads and are applied during brief server-side maintenance windows.
Players who want to stay on top of every change should check official Fortnite channels and community Trello boards for real-time patch notes and status updates.
