When Does Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2 Start: Date & What to Expect

Kyuma | Published: March 06, 2024

When is the Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2 start date? Get the details on the current season end date, new season launch, battle pass, & theme.

Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 1 is coming to an end on March 8, 2024. This means Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2 will likely launch on the same day after a brief period of downtime. Here’s what one can expect from the new Fortnite season including potential start time, theme, battle pass details, and more.

Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 1 End Date

According to the in-game Battle Pass, Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 1 concludes on March 8, 2024, at around 2 AM ET. This is when Fortnite usually goes offline for maintenance leading into the new season.

Of course, Epic Games can shift timings, but early March 2024 seems to be the target. Fortnite Status on Twitter will confirm concrete details on the Chapter 5 Season 1 end date as it approaches.

Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2 Expected Start Date

Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2 will probably kick off on March 8, 2024 itself after Season 1 ends. Some downtime between seasons for maintenance is common. But the new season tends to launch within several hours.

The exact Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2 start time is hard to predict until closer to the date. But the season should be live at some point during March 8, if not earlier in the morning.

What to Expect in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2

While concrete details are limited at present, Chapter 5 Season 2 will likely include:

A new Battle Pass with skins, emotes, gear etc.
Map updates introducing fresh zones and points of interest
New weapons and items to master
Crossover content from popular entertainment franchises

What is the Theme of the Upcoming Chapter?

Fortnite Chained Hand — Image Credits: Epic Games

Leaks suggest that the upcoming chapter could have a Greek mythology theme. New gameplay elements related to this may appear as well, like mythic bosses based on Greek gods.

The recent opening of Pandora’s Box aligns with the Greek setting. And the Odyssey quests involving Cerberus also hint at it. So themed skins and a mythological battle pass seem probable.

The Countdown to Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2

With Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 1 concluding around early March 2024, the countdown is on for players to finish their Battle Pass before the next era of Fortnite.

While specifics remain under wraps for now, Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2 will surely introduce exciting new content when it arrives. So Fortnite fans eagerly await what Epic has in store moving past Chapter 5 Season 1.