Fortnite Season 7: Release date, time and everything we know so far about major update

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FORTNITE’S latest season is almost upon us, meaning we’re about to wave goodbye to the primal sections of the island.

We’ve got all the details straight from Fortnite-maker Epic Games, so buckle up for another wild ride in the smash hit game.

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The new Fortnite season is almost upon us

Fortnite Season 7 – what is it?

Epic regularly switches things up with the release of a new season every few months.

The latest update is Chapter 2, Season 7 – which follows on from Season 6 launched in March.

Season 7 will likely bring about big changes to the map layout, as well as new weapons.

Players can also expect new character crossovers with popular TV and film franchises.

Players will wave goodbye to the Primal sections of the island introduced in Season 6

Fortnite Season 7 release date and time

Epic has taken the unusual step of announcing the Season 7 release date well in advance this time around.

The North Carolina-based company has set a launch date of Tuesday, June 8 for the update.

We still don’t know what time it’ll be out, however.

For the last update, Season 6, Battle Pass unlocked at 8am UK time (3am ET) on launch day following a few hours of server downtime.

Epic may well follow a similar pattern for the rollout of Season 7.

Fortnite Season 7 news and rumours

It looks like Fortnite’s next season will be themed around aliens, with Epic dropping several hints to that effect in the run up to June 8.

The main image on the official Fortnite webpage features the ominous tagline “they’re coming”.

In the background is a blurry image featuring strange alien-like writing and what appears to be a spaceship tractor beam.

The beam has already been spotted in game, with fans reporting seeing other players getting beamed up into the heavens in the middle of games.

Epic releases a new Fortnite season every few months

Billboards advertising the new season in cities around the world also feature the tagline “they’re coming”.

Further evidence that we’re getting an ET-style theme comes in the form of promotional packages sent to influencers in recent weeks.

Fortnite YouTuber InTheLittleWood was sent a mysterious package – presumably by Epic – containing a portable DVD player and a disc.

When played, the disc showed video of a field and crop circles. Crop circles have also begun appearing on the in-game map.

 

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