The nextFortniteseason is quickly approaching, preparing to bring plenty of changes and fresh content to the island. Chapter Six, season three is set to be a big one, so if you’re eager to see everything it includes, you need to know exactly when you’re able to start playing.
This is the first everStarWars-focused season, so it’s a pretty big event you don’t want to miss out on. To ensure you’re ready to jump in as soon as possible, here’s acountdown for the exact start time and date ofFortniteChapter Six, season three.
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When does Fortnite Chapter 6 season 3 start?
The maintenance forFortniteChapter Six, season three is slated to begin at2am CT, so we’ve set our countdown to this precise time. This is when the battle pass ends for Chapter Six, season two.
Maintenance will last for a few hours, so you’ll have to wait a bit longer to jump in. It’s tough to know exactly how long it will last, but past updates generally have had around four hours of downtime. This means the new season will likely begin sometime around6am CT.The downtime can be much shorter or longer than this, though, so we’ll update this article as any new timing details are shared.
For now, our countdown is set to 2am CT. We’ve also listed it across a few major time zones if you’re unsure what time this translates to in your area.
What’s the theme of Fortnite Chapter 6 season 3?
The theme ofFortniteChapter Six season three isStar Wars: Galactic Battle.In previous years, Fortnite has released a bit ofStar Warscontent to celebrate May the Fourth. This year, the celebration is on a much grander scale with an entire season dedicated to this holiday.
What’s in Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3?
Chapter Six, season three has plenty of new content, including aStar Warsbattle pass, manynew locations and map changes, lots of skins, fresh weapons, and much more. There’s essentially new content for every category you’re able to think of, so there’s plenty to explore.
The battle pass for this season features three iconicStar Warscharacters which are Poe Dameron, General Grievous, and Emperor Palpatine. It also has two originalFortniteRemix characters, which are Cuddle Team Leader Chewbacca and Jedi/Sith Evie.
Other skins, like Darth Jar Jar, a new Mandalorian, and Captain Phasma, have also been teased, although they’re not part of the battle pass. They may be shop skins or part of the LEGO Pass, but either way, there are sure to be many otherStar Warsskins releasing throughout the season.
The island is starting off with fourStar WarsPOIs you may visit. This includes Vader Samurai’s Solitude, Resistance Base, Outpost Enclave, and First Order Base. There will also likely be someStar Warsbosses and NPCs wandering around these areas.
This season will also have plenty ofStar Warsloot you may find around the island. This includes ships you can fly with friends, lightsabers, blasters, and likely much more we haven’t even seen yet.
How long is Fortnite Chapter 6 season 3?
TheStar Warsseason will lastabout a month,with a massive update releasing each week. A precise end date hasn’t been revealed yet, but the last scheduled update for this season is on June 7, so it will likely end around a week after, onJune 13.
There are five major updates releasing throughout the season. Each one has a unique theme and is expected to add plenty of new weapons, locations, characters, and more to the island.
While you wait for the new season to arrive, be sure to check out theDeath Star Easter egg. You also may want to finish up some XP-rewarding quests before they’re gone, likejamming alone using all instruments at once,searching a jewelry case, andspending bars on an Outlaw Flusher.
