Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 Showdown will begin on March 19, 2026 (Thursday). The Foundation will go head-to-head with the Ice King and the Dark Voyager (Reality Redacted) alongside their lackeys. The Zero Point is being remade, and this could lead to something big in the months to come. Of course, The Seven, or what’s left of them, will try to stop these wicked schemes, but who’s to say what will transpire?
If nothing else, we will get more backstory related to the Dark Voyager (Reality Redacted), as Chapter 7 Season 2’s story is officially called The Dark Voyager Saga. More insights into his plans will be revealed, and how they work in tandem with the Ice King. With that in mind, here’s when the next phase of the storyline begins for all time zones around the world.
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 Showdown countdown time for all major time zones
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 Showdown (The Dark Voyager Saga) will start on March 19, 2026 (Thursday), at 7 AM ET. Here’s when it will go live across all major time zones:
- 4 AM Pacific Time (PT)
- 6 AM Central Time (CST)
- 7 AM Eastern Time (EST)
- 11 AM Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
- 4:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST)
- 7 PM Singapore Time (SGT)
- 8 PM Japan Standard Time (JST)
- 10 PM Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT)
What to expect from Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2: Showdown?
There are a few things we know for certain that we will be seeing in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 Showdown. For starters, the Surfing mechanic will be vaulted. Players will only be dropped to the Island from the Battle Bus. XP will also be readjusted, as Save The World will go free-to-play for everyone, which means more avenues to acquire XP.
Bugs Bunny will be part of the upcoming Battle Pass alongside The Foundation, Ice King, and other characters. We’re also going to see a new weapon called the Rift Rifle (potential placeholder) added to the game. There will be new POIs, NPCs, and lore as well.
That’s about everything you need to know about the Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 Showdown countdown. Keep in mind that the timeline could change due to unforeseen circumstances, but the next phase of the storyline will go live on Thursday regardless of anything.
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Edited by Matthew Wilkins
