Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2, officially titled “Showdown,” is all set to release on March 19, 2026. The upcoming update is going to introduce a narrative-focused season, and a rivalry between The Foundation and the Ice King is expected to be the major highlight. Over the last couple of days, Epic Games has released several official teasers confirming the different characters that will be a part of the storyline.Chapter 7 Season 2 will be a pivotal moment for Fortnite’s lore, and it will continue The Seven’s narrative with major story moments. Additionally, the teaser trailers also reference Avengers: Doomsday’s promotional material, suggesting that there could be a Marvel-heavy collaboration focus. The following section provides everything known related to Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2.
Everything we know about Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 is going to arrive on Thursday, March 19, 2026, and it marks the ending of Season 1, which was among the longest seasons in the game’s history. The upcoming season is also known as v40.00, and it is expected to run until June 6, 2026.Similar to every other update, there will be server maintenance, during which you will not be able to access the game. The downtime will begin approximately at 4 AM ET, and it will last for a couple of hours. The new season features a Rivalry theme, and you can expect a central conflict between The Foundation and the Ice King. The Island’s new Point of Interest appears to be a version of The Ice King’s castle, where you could potentially discover frozen characters.
Gameplay features, Battle Pass, and more
Mark Rein, Epic Games’ Co-Founder, revealed that “Skyzips” will be a defining Season 2 feature. He stated that you’re going to love them, and they will potentially be a new traversal mechanic in the game. Coming to the Season 2 Battle Pass, it will include Bugs Bunny, The Foundation, and multiple crossover skins. Looney Tunes collaboration has been confirmed, and Bugs Bunny will likely be a Tier 1 Battle Pass skin.
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 collaborations
Like always, Epic Games will be releasing several major collaborations throughout Fortnite Chapter 7 Season. Listed below are some of the confirmed and leaked collaborations:
- Marvel (Captain America)
- Overwatch (D.Va, Tracer, Genji, Mercy)
- Looney Tunes (Bugs Bunny, Lola Bunny, Daffy Duck)
- Super Mario
- Kingdom Hearts
- Game of Thrones
- Toy Story
This was all known information about the upcoming Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2.
