Fortnite Season 2 (Chapter 7) starts March 19, 2026

Fortnite Season 2 in Chapter 7 — Showdown — launches on March 19, 2026. The current Battle Pass ends on March 18, so the midweek switchover will likely take servers offline for an extended period, commonly three to five hours but potentially longer. Key art and early breakdowns highlight a mix of returning and new characters: The Rock returns as The Foundation, there’s a remixed Jules skin, an Icy battle pass skin, a Sidekick, and a prominent appearance by Bugs Bunny.

A new Rewards Leaderboard will let players choose teams and complete weekly battle-royale challenges to climb for real-world prizes such as GPUs, consoles, and merch. Map updates include a new POI called Frigid Fortress from the Ice King, and surfing into the battle royale ends on March 18, which suggests players will likely return to jumping from the battle bus unless a new mechanic arrives.

The Season 2 Battle Pass costs 800 V-Bucks. With recent V-Bucks pricing, the smallest bundle is priced at $8.99 / £6.99 to reach that amount.

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