Fortnite delays the start of its new season by two weeks for no apparent reason: this is the new start date

Epic Games delays the start of the highly anticipated Season 2 of Fortnite Chapter 7, which will take place in mid-March.
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When is the new Fortnite season?

The next Fortnite season (v40.00) launches on March 19, 2026, after scheduled server downtime. Chapter 7 Season 2 is expected to feature Ice King content, major lore progression involving The Seven, ...
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Fortnite Season 2 Delayed After Game Becomes Increasingly Unstable

Given the difficulty Epic has had in stamping out these stability problems, a delay for Season 2 is probably a good thing. Yes, the delay means that Season 1 will end up running for nearly four months ...

Fortnite: the new season has been delayed by two weeks... Here's what Epic Games has in store for us!

Epic Games has announced the delay of Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2. Originally scheduled to launch on March 4, 2026, the debut ...