Fortnite regularly releases new seasons, each bringing a completely new theme and tons of new content. However, the length of each season has proven to be similar.
Since its launch in 2017, Fortnite has released five chapters and 31 individual seasons. Each new season has shaken up the Battle Royale island in a big way, including map changes, new weapons, new NPCs, and new quests, as well as numerous skin and cosmetic rewards.
However, whether a Fortnite season has just launched or is coming to an end, players are always eagerly awaiting the next one and often wonder how long the current season will last.
So, here’s everything you need to know about Fortnite’s season length.
How long is a Fortnite season?
A Fortnite season lasts about 80 days or about three monthsFor example, Chapter 5 Season 4 started on August 16, 2024 and will end on November 2.
Epic GamesThe new season of Fortnite brings a Marvel theme back to the game.
This means that exactly 78 days after the launch date of Season 4, players will be able to play the Fortnite OG Chapter 2 update. But, depending on the roadmap and planned updates, Epic may end a season later or earlier, which also directly ties into the theme of the season.
For example, Fortnite Chapter 4’s OG season only lasted a month before Chapter 5 was released. On the other hand, most Chapter 2 seasons were longer, with Season 1 lasting 128 days, while Fortnite’s very first season only lasted 50 days.
However, if you want to check when a current season of Fortnite Battle Royale will end, you can do so by going to your Battle Pass menu and looking at the pass end date in the bottom left.
While you’re checking out the end date of a season, be sure to read more about the next Fortnite update.