Epic Games has officially revealed the complete roadmap for Fortnite in 2026 for its fans. By updating the Fortnite roadmap Trello page, Epic Games has shared the dates for all content updates, season launches, and major milestones planned for 2026. Following this announcement, there is a lot of excitement within the Fortnite community, as players now have a clearer idea of what the upcoming year will look like for the game.
Fortnite is currently running its Chapter 7 and 35th full season. Epic Games has long followed a strategy of making major changes to the game’s core systems whenever a new chapter launches. However, Chapter 7 Season 1, known as Pacific Break, took Fortnite in a completely new direction. This season did not just change the map or loot pool, but also completely redesigned how players land on the island and how Battle Pass pages are unlocked and redeemed.
Some longtime players were not satisfied with these changes, but despite that, Epic Games’ approach has remained focused on preventing Fortnite from becoming stagnant. The company believes that new experiments and bold decisions are what keep a game relevant for years. A strong example of this was seen in November, when the launch of the Simpsons crossover season resulted in a massive surge of both new and returning players.
According to the Fortnite 2026 Update Schedule released by Epic Games, updates will mostly arrive throughout the year with a two-week gap between them. This schedule is especially important for players because it allows them to plan ahead, particularly for the competitive scene and content creators.
Based on the 2026 update calendar, updates will continue at a regular pace from January through May. However, there will be a short break in Fortnite updates in mid-June. No new updates are scheduled between June 19 and July 15, which indicates that Epic Games employees will be on their summer break during this period.
According to community estimates, Chapter 7 Season 2 could begin around March 5 and run until April 29. As with every year, there is also a strong possibility of a themed update during this period. Last year, Star Wars–themed content was introduced around the same time, which is why the April 30, 2026 update is once again considered a strong candidate for a Star Wars crossover.
Fans have been hoping for a long time that Fortnite will eventually introduce lightsabers as pickaxes. Based on community discussions, 2026 could be the year when Epic Games finally brings this long-awaited feature into the game.
At the same time, Fortnite’s November mini-seasons are gradually becoming a tradition. For the past three years, a short and special season has taken place in November, and the community believes this trend will continue in 2026 as well. If that happens, a special mini-season is expected between October 29 and November 28.
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Following this mini-season, Chapter 8 could launch on November 28, 2026. Chapter launches are always game-changing for Fortnite, as they typically bring major changes to the map, mechanics, and overall gameplay experience.
The annual roadmap will conclude with an update on December 10, 2026. This update will be dedicated to Winterfest and is expected to include the festive lodge, free rewards, holiday-themed weapons, and limited-time modes. After that, the Epic Games team will go on its Christmas and New Year break.
Overall, Fortnite’s 2026 roadmap clearly shows that Epic Games still has a lot planned for its players. While some elements can be predicted in advance, Fortnite’s history proves that Epic Games always keeps a few unexpected surprises up its sleeve. The year has only just begun, and there is still plenty of excitement ahead for Fortnite players.
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