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The Big Bang is the name of the next Fortnite live event. This will be the first live event after The Fracture, which took place on December 3, 2022. Epic Games confirmed its start date and time, and now we know for sure when the Fortnite OG Season will conclude.
The upcoming event will bring a conclusion not only to the OG Season but also to Chapter 4. It will likely be similar to The End event from Season X, but will also feature Eminem.
When does the next Fortnite live event start?
Epic Games revealed the release date of the next Fortnite live event on X (formerly known as Twitter). The Big Bang event will come out on Saturday, December 2, at 2 PM Eastern Time. This was previously leaked, although we weren’t sure if the leak was accurate.
Here is the start date of the event in every major region:
- Pacific Time: December 2, 11 AM
- Mountain Time: 12 PM
- Central Time: 1 PM
- Eastern Time: 2 PM
- British Time: 7 PM
- Central European Time: 8 PM
In some time zones, the Fortnite live event will begin on Sunday, December 3.
- Indian Standard Time: December 3, 12:30 AM
- China Standard Time: 3 AM
- Japan Standard Time: 4 AM
- Australian Eastern Daylight Time: 6 AM
- New Zealand Daylight Time: 7 AM
The next Fortnite live event will begin at the same time across the globe
The Fortnite live event will happen at the same time for everyone. However, with nearly 40 different time zones, the exact time varies from one region to another.
If your time zone or region is not listed above, please use this link to see when the event will begin for you. The link will automatically check your time zone and reveal the release date and time of the next Fortnite event.
Fortnite live event release date – FAQ
What is a Fortnite live event?
A Fortnite live event is a unique experience that happens at least once a year. It’s an in-game event that is connected to the storyline and is usually used to introduce players to new seasons or chapters.
What do I need to do to attend a live event?
You will need to get into Fortnite at least 30 minutes before the event starts. Considering that millions of players attend events, you will have to reserve your spot. After that, you need to join a new game mode that will be active for the event.
I cannot attend a live event, what should I do?
If you cannot attend a live event in Fortnite, you can watch it on Twitch, YouTube, and other streaming platforms. Many content creators will also upload a video of the event that you can watch later.
Will there be a downtime after the event?
While Epic Games hasn’t confirmed it, we expect a downtime of at least eight hours. Fortnite Chapter 5 will begin after the event, which is why a longer downtime is not out of the question.
