Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3 countdown: Exact start time and date
The next Fortnite season is quickly approaching, preparing to bring plenty of changes and fresh content to the island. Chapter Six, Season Three is set to be a big one, so if you're eager to see everything it includes, you need to know exactly when you can start playing. This is the first ever Star Wars-focused season, so it's a pretty big event you don't want to miss out on. To ensure you're ready to jump in as soon as possible, here's a countdown for the exact start time and date of Fortnite Chapter Six, Season Three. Table of contents When does Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3 start? What's the theme of Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3? What's in Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3? How long is Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3? When does Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3 start? Screenshot by Destructoid The maintenance for Fortnite Chapter Six, Season Three is slated to begin at 2am CT, so we've set our countdown to this precise time. This is when the battle pass ends for Chapter Six, Season Two. Maintenance will last for a few hours, so you'll have to wait a bit longer to jump in. It's tough to know exactly how long it will last, but past updates generally have had around four hours of downtime. This means the new season will likely begin sometime around 6am CT. The downtime can be much shorter or longer than this, though, so we'll update this article as any new timing details are shared. For now, our countdown is set to 2am CT. We've also listed it across a few major time zones if you're unsure what time this translates to in your area. [hurrytimer id="1060373"] PT: 12am on May 2 CT: 2am on May 2 ET: 3am on May 2 BST: 8am on May 2 CEST: 9am on May 2 JST: 4pm on May 2 AEST: 5pm on May 2 What's the theme of Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3? The theme of Fortnite Chapter Six Season Three is Star Wars: Galactic Battle. In previous years, Fortnite has released a bit of Star Wars content to celebrate May the Fourth. This year, the celebration is on a much grander scale with an entire season dedicated to this holiday. What's in Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3? Chapter Six, Season Three has plenty of new content, including a Star Wars battle pass, many new locations and map changes, lots of skins, fresh weapons, and much more. There's essentially new content for every category you can think of, so there's plenty to explore. The battle pass for this season features three iconic Star Wars characters which are Poe Dameron, General Grievous, and Emperor Palpatine. It also has two original Fortnite Remix characters, which are Cuddle Team Leader Chewbacca and Jedi/Sith Evie. Image via Epic Games Other skins, like Darth Jar Jar, a new Mandalorian, and Captain Phasma, have also been teased, although they're not part of the battle pass. They may be shop skins or part of the LEGO Pass, but either way, there are sure to be many other Star Wars skins releasing throughout the season. The island is starting off with four Star Wars POIs you can visit. This includes Vader Samurai’s Solitude, Resistance Base, Outpost Enclave, and First Order Base. There will also likely be some Star Wars bosses and NPCs wandering around these areas. This season will also have plenty of Star Wars loot you can find around the island. This includes ships you can fly with friends, lightsabers, blasters, and likely much more we haven't even seen yet. How long is Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3? The Star Wars season will last about a month, with a massive update releasing each week. A precise end date hasn't been revealed yet, but the last scheduled update for this season is on June 7, so it will likely end around a week after, on June 13. There are five major updates releasing throughout the season. Each one has a unique theme and is expected to add plenty of new weapons, locations, characters, and more to the island. Imperial Takeover - May 2 The Pull of the Force - May 8 Mandalorian Rising - May 22 Star Destroyer Bombardment - May 29 Death Star Sabotage - June 7 Screenshot by Destructoid While you wait for the new season to arrive, be sure to check out the Death Star Easter egg. You also may want to finish up some XP-rewarding quests before they're gone, like jamming alone using all instruments at once, searching a jewelry case, and spending bars on an Outlaw Flusher. The post Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3 countdown: Exact start time and date appeared first on Destructoid.
The next Fortnite season is quickly approaching, preparing to bring plenty of changes and fresh content to the island. Chapter Six, Season Three is set to be a big one, so if you're eager to see everything it includes, you need to know exactly when you can start playing.
This is the first ever Star Wars-focused season, so it's a pretty big event you don't want to miss out on. To ensure you're ready to jump in as soon as possible, here's a countdown for the exact start time and date of Fortnite Chapter Six, Season Three.
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When does Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3 start?
The maintenance for Fortnite Chapter Six, Season Three is slated to begin at 2am CT, so we've set our countdown to this precise time. This is when the battle pass ends for Chapter Six, Season Two.
Maintenance will last for a few hours, so you'll have to wait a bit longer to jump in. It's tough to know exactly how long it will last, but past updates generally have had around four hours of downtime. This means the new season will likely begin sometime around 6am CT. The downtime can be much shorter or longer than this, though, so we'll update this article as any new timing details are shared.
For now, our countdown is set to 2am CT. We've also listed it across a few major time zones if you're unsure what time this translates to in your area. [hurrytimer id="1060373"]
- PT: 12am on May 2
- CT: 2am on May 2
- ET: 3am on May 2
- BST: 8am on May 2
- CEST: 9am on May 2
- JST: 4pm on May 2
- AEST: 5pm on May 2
What's the theme of Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3?
The theme of Fortnite Chapter Six Season Three is Star Wars: Galactic Battle. In previous years, Fortnite has released a bit of Star Wars content to celebrate May the Fourth. This year, the celebration is on a much grander scale with an entire season dedicated to this holiday.
What's in Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3?
Chapter Six, Season Three has plenty of new content, including a Star Wars battle pass, many new locations and map changes, lots of skins, fresh weapons, and much more. There's essentially new content for every category you can think of, so there's plenty to explore.
The battle pass for this season features three iconic Star Wars characters which are Poe Dameron, General Grievous, and Emperor Palpatine. It also has two original Fortnite Remix characters, which are Cuddle Team Leader Chewbacca and Jedi/Sith Evie.
Other skins, like Darth Jar Jar, a new Mandalorian, and Captain Phasma, have also been teased, although they're not part of the battle pass. They may be shop skins or part of the LEGO Pass, but either way, there are sure to be many other Star Wars skins releasing throughout the season.
The island is starting off with four Star Wars POIs you can visit. This includes Vader Samurai’s Solitude, Resistance Base, Outpost Enclave, and First Order Base. There will also likely be some Star Wars bosses and NPCs wandering around these areas.
This season will also have plenty of Star Wars loot you can find around the island. This includes ships you can fly with friends, lightsabers, blasters, and likely much more we haven't even seen yet.
How long is Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3?
The Star Wars season will last about a month, with a massive update releasing each week. A precise end date hasn't been revealed yet, but the last scheduled update for this season is on June 7, so it will likely end around a week after, on June 13.
There are five major updates releasing throughout the season. Each one has a unique theme and is expected to add plenty of new weapons, locations, characters, and more to the island.
- Imperial Takeover - May 2
- The Pull of the Force - May 8
- Mandalorian Rising - May 22
- Star Destroyer Bombardment - May 29
- Death Star Sabotage - June 7
While you wait for the new season to arrive, be sure to check out the Death Star Easter egg. You also may want to finish up some XP-rewarding quests before they're gone, like jamming alone using all instruments at once, searching a jewelry case, and spending bars on an Outlaw Flusher.
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