Looking for the Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 1 countdown? The current Fortnite season is coming close to an end, meaning the much-awaited Chapter 6 Season 1 release is right around the corner.
As is tradition, it’s set to overhaul the entire battle royale island, bring a brand new battle pass containing a variety of new skins and Winterfest event.
So without any further ado, here’s everything you need to know about the Chapter 6 Season 1 release date in Fortnite along with an overview of the upcoming content.
When is the Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 1 release date?
Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 1 update has been officially confirmed to go live on Sunday, December 1, 2024. While the exact timing hasn’t been announced yet, we expect it to be released around 10 a.m. ET. As always, Epic Games will take down the game servers for maintenance, meaning players won’t be able to queue or play any matches during this time.
The servers usually remain offline for approximately five to seven hours, so one should plan the rest of the day accordingly. If it turns out to be true, the Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 1 will go live at the following times for your region:
- Pacific Time (PT): December 1, 2024, 7 a.m.
- Central Time (CT): December 1, 2024, 9 a.m.
- Moscow Time (MSK): December 1, 2024, 5 p.m.
- Indian Standard Time (IST): December 1, 2024, 7:30 p.m.
- China Standard Time (CST): December 1, 2024, 10 p.m.
- Japan Standard Time (JST): December 1, 2024, 11 p.m.
- Korea Standard Time (KST): December 1, 2024, 11 p.m.
- Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST): December 2, 2024, 12 a.m.
- New Zealand Standard Time (NZST): December 2, 2024, 2 a.m.
All Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 1 leaks
Map Theme
According to the leaks so far, it seems like the Chapter 6 Season 1 island will be heavily inspired by Japanese mythology which means there’ll be plenty of temples, Samurai bosses and weapons like Katana.
Surprisingly, boss fights will play a big role and there’s speculation that we’ll duel them using Mythic blades. These blades are expected to differ significantly from the cyberpunk-themed Kinetic Katanas.
A massive forest region is also coming which will feature a groundbreaking day-and-night mechanic. During the day, unique animals and NPCs will roam, while the environment changes completely at night.
Return of Medallions and Augments
Leaks also suggest that the Medallions are returning but will be less game-changing than in Chapter 5. Meanwhile, Reality Augments are making a surprise return, although they may not function in the same way as before.
OG mode and Winterfest 2024 event
Finally, Fortnite is bringing back OG Mode starting December 6th. Players can relive the original map, loot and seasons from Chapter 1. Over time, Epic will update this mode to progress through the islands and events of the first chapter.
Soon after that, the highly anticipated Winterfest 2024 event is set to kick off on December 10. The best part is that it will incorporate the beloved Winterfest cabin which was missing during last year’s event.
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