When is the next Fortnite update?

Here’s everything you need to know about when the next Fortnite update will be released, all Chapter 5 Season 3 updates, and the release date of the upcoming Fortnite season.

Fortnite Battle Royale has long been one of the most popular games in its genre due to its weekly content additions, seasonal events, and frequent updates.

Epic’s Chapter 5 Season 3 update added Nitro-fueled vehicles and tons of new items and weapons to shake up the meta with its Wrecked season.

Weekly game updates have followed for the maintenance of gameplay stability, the balancing of weapons, and the addition of brand-new content, including weekly quests.

Next Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3 update

The next Fortnite update in Chapter 5 Season 3 is v30.40, scheduled to arrive on August 6, 2024. Epic’s v30.40 update will be the last update in Season 3 before the game-changing Season 4 update is finally released.

Here’s a full list of every major update during Chapter 5 Season 3 and their release dates:

Update	Release Date
Season 3	May 24
v30.10	June 13
v30.20	June 22
v30.30	July 23
v30.40	August 6

Update and downtime dates for upcoming updates were leaked by data miners, such as ShiinaBR who has revealed a list of all the leaked update dates found in the build up to Season 4 and beyond.

Epic releases minor hotfixes between the above-listed content patch updates to add game files to the API for the next major update. Furthermore, ShiinaBR also claims that the last two updates this season might drop a week earlier, depending upon Epic’s summer break.

Next Fortnite season release date

The next Fortnite season will be Chapter 5 Season 4, and it will be released on August 16, 2024. Epic has not yet announced any further details regarding Season 4 and its theme.

Here’s every Fortnite update during Chapter 5 Season 4 and their expected release dates:

Update	Release Date
Season 4	August 16
v31.10	September 4
v31.20	September 17
v31.30	October 1
v31.40	October 15

We’ll keep you updated right here in case any of the above dates change and Epic rolls out an update earlier or later than scheduled.

In the meanwhile check out more info on how long does a Fortnite season last, with the end date of the current one, and how to grab the free Victory Umbrella.