Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 3 Release Date (and Time)

Fortnite fans, get your calendars ready because the highly anticipated Chapter 4 Season 3 is just around the corner! With a confirmed release date of June 9, 2023, this new season is set to bring exciting updates and adventures. But before the big day arrives, there’s more to look forward to, as the official story and/or Battle Pass trailer will be showcased during the Summer Games Fest on June 8, 2023. Let’s dive into the details and what you can expect from the upcoming season.

Breaking away from the norm, Epic Games has decided to showcase the official story and Battle Pass trailer during the Summer Games Fest. While the exact release time for the trailer is currently unknown, the Summer Games Fest live stream will commence at 3 pm Eastern Time on June 8. This change may come as a surprise, but it’s definitely a welcome one for Fortnite enthusiasts eager to catch a glimpse of what’s in store for Chapter 4 Season 3.

Cracked, but not broken. Overgrown, but not forbidden. Lost, but not forgotten.
What lies underneath the surface? 🌱#FortniteWILDS pic.twitter.com/6llfDwAHkz
— Fortnite (@FortniteGame) June 6, 2023

While Epic Games is yet to confirm the official release time for Chapter 4 Season 3, we can draw some insights from past seasons and major updates. Generally, most updates tend to occur in the early hours of the morning for players residing in the Eastern Time zone. Based on this pattern, it’s likely that the downtime for the new season will commence in the early hours of June 9, 2023.

Pacific Standard Time: Thursday, 11 pm
Mountain Time: Friday, 12 am
Central Time: Friday, 1 am
Eastern Time: Friday, 2 am
Brazil, Rio: Friday, 3 am
UTC: Friday, 6 am
London,
United Kingdom: Friday, 7 am
Central European Time: Friday, 8 am
India: Friday, 11:30 am
China: Friday, 2 pm
Japan: Friday, 3 pm
Sydney, Australia: Friday, 4 pm
Auckland,
New Zealand: Friday, 5 pm

As always, the servers will go offline shortly before the downtime begins. If you’re close to reaching Seasonal Level 200 or have unfinished challenges, now is the time to grind and complete the Battle Pass before the current season ends. Remember that cosmetics exclusive to each season will be vaulted and become unobtainable once the new season kicks off. So, make sure to unlock everything you desire before it’s too late.

While we can speculate on the release time, it’s essential to remember that the final decision lies with Epic Games. Unforeseen events or technical difficulties on the day of the update could potentially lead to a slight delay. However, given that Chapter 4 Season 3 starts on the weekend, players will have plenty of time to immerse themselves in the game and explore the wilds of Fortnite.