Fortnite next season release date & what expect from new major update
Fortnite Chapter 6 is finally here, continuing with Fortnite The Simpsons, which switches up the map once again. There are new weapons to try out, a Springfield-themed Battle Pass, as well as updates centered around the long-running TV show.
After the conclusion of a live event, Fortnite The Simpsons kicked off on November 1, 2025. Its frequent updates like these make Fortnite one of the best battle royale games around. Last season concluded on November 1, before the new mini-season went live worldwide.
Here’s everything you need to know about the process of Fortnite The Simpsons ending, when the next season starts, & what to expect from Fortnite in the future. Also, the latest on what’s been revealed about future updates, including possible The Simpsons events and tie-ins.
What’s new in Fortnite?
Epic Games just released Fortnite: The Simpsons, a month-long season centered entirely on The Simpsons. Springfield Island brings in a completely new map, and there are Sidekicks to earn as part of the latest Battle Pass. You can check out my reactions to last weekend’s launch as part of our Fortnite The Simpsons event live blog.
Fortnite The Simpsons will end on November 29 at the times below:
- East Coast (US): 2:30 PM ET
- West Coast (US): 11:30 AM PT
- United Kingdom: 6:30 PM GMT
- Central Europe: 7:30 PM CET
- Australia (Sydney): 5:30 AM AEDT (November 30)
- Japan (Tokyo): 3:30 AM JST (November 30)
When is the next season of Fortnite?
The following season of Fortnite will launch following downtime on November 29, 2025. Hopefully, downtime is only 5 hours (based on the average times in Chapter 6 so far), but it’s worth noting that things have slipped slightly in the past. Assuming a downtime of 5 hours, the new season will launch at the times below:
- East Coast (US): 7:30 PM ET
- West Coast (US): 4:30 PM PT
- United Kingdom: 11:30 PM GMT
- Central Europe: 12:30AM CET (November 30)
- Australia (Sydney): 10:30 AM AEDT (November 30)
- Japan (Tokyo): 8:30 AM JST (November 30)
What to expect from the next Fortnite season
The following season of Fortnite is yet to be announced. Given that it’s the final major update of the year, I’d expect it to be the launch of Fortnite Chapter 7. If this holds, we’ll see a completely new map, a new Battle Pass, an overhaul of core combat features, and more. We’ll have to wait and see what Epic Games has planned.
Fortnite’s latest map changes
Fortnite launched an entirely new map alongside The Simpsons season. It’s called Springfield Island and is a bit smaller than the last map. Eighty players can drop into a Battle Royale match, so matches finish faster than in the previous season. You can see the new map in the image embedded above, with major POIs like Burn’s Manor, Evergreen Terrace, and more.