All Fortnite Seasons Start and End Dates (August 2025)
Update:We last updated this article with new Fortnite season details on 8th August, 2025.
Since 2017, Fortnite has given us lots of amazing seasons, each with its own theme and awesome stuff to discover. If you have ever wondered about all the Fortnite seasons and when they happened, you are in the right place. With this complete guide, I will break down all Fortnite seasons’ start and end dates, along with other key details.
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What Are Fortnite Seasons and Chapters?
Fortnite Seasons are like different chapters in your favorite book. These seasons are also grouped into bigger chunks called Chapters. To make it easier to understand, chapters are like different seasons of a TV series, while individual seasons are like episodes within each series.
When a new chapter starts, you will get:
Seasons within each chapter are smaller updates that:
Evolution of Fortnite Seasons and Chapters
Here is how Fortnite is organized:
Fortnite chapters and seasons have changed a lot since the early days. Here’s how they’ve evolved:
Chapter 1 (Seasons 1-X)
The original Fortnite era was all about figuring things out. Each season brought small map changes, new weapons, and basic themes. This chapter lasted almost 2 years and had 11 seasons total (including Pre-Season). Chapter 1 gave us the original map that started it all. The seasonal themes were simple but worked really well, and this is where Epic introduced the Battle Pass system that we still use today.
Chapter 2 (Seasons 1-8)
This was the big game-changer where Epic completely scrapped the old map. They gave us a fresh island with swimming, fishing, and you could even hide in dumpsters. The brand new map came with water mechanics, much longer seasons, more detailed storylines, and way better graphics that made everything look amazing.
Chapter 3 (Seasons 1-4)
Chapter 3 only lasted about 1 year, making it the shortest chapter so far. This chapter brought sliding and parkour mechanics that made moving around way more fun. The Seven storyline was probably the coolest part, and they added the Crown system that made winning Victory Royales feel even more special
Chapter 4 (Seasons 1-4 + OG)
This chapter had a medieval theme running through most seasons, but the biggest highlight was the amazing OG season that brought back Chapter 1 for 29 days. Chapter 4 introduced the Augment system and made building mechanics more advanced and easier to use.
Chapter 5 (Seasons 1-4 + Remix)
Chapter 5 was all about underground themes, crime, and mythology. This chapter introduced weapon modification benches and added multiple game modes like Lego, Racing, and Festival, making Fortnite way more than just Battle Royale.
Chapter 6 (Current)
We’re currently in Chapter 6, which started with Japanese themes and has evolved into superheroes. This chapter introduced major movement changes with parkour and wall-climbing mechanics. Mini seasons like the Star Wars collaboration are shorter but packed with cool content.
All Fortnite Seasons Start and End Dates
Here’s every single Fortnite season that’s ever existed, with all the important dates you need to know:
Note:This article will be updated whenever a new season or chapter goes live.
How Long Do Fortnite Seasons Last?
Most Fortnite seasons stick around for about 80 days on average. That’s around 2.5 months, which gives you plenty of time to finish your Battle Pass and try out all the new stuff. But not all seasons are the same length. It’s enough time to get everything done without getting bored.
What is the Current Fortnite Season?
Right now, you’re playingChapter 6 Season 4 Shock ‘N Awesome. This bug invasion-themed season started onAugust 7th, 2025, and will end onNovember 1st, 2025. That means it’s running for 86 days total. The season is all about fighting off a massive swarm of bugs that took over the island.
You get cool military gear,high-tech weaponsto battle these nasty creatures, and try totake down their queen.The bugs are everywhere and really tough to beat, so you’ll need all the best tools you can get. Plus, you also get a newOXR Ranking system. Jump in and start crushing some bugs before they’re gone!
When is the Next Fortnite Season?
Fortnite Chapter 6 Mini Season 2 will start onAugust 1st, 2025. Epic Games usually announces the exact start time a few days before, but it typically kicks off in the early morning. When seasons change, the game goes down for maintenance for a few hours. This is when Epic adds all the new content, updates the map, and gets everything ready for the new season.
We don’t know the theme for Mini Season 2 yet, but based on some leaks,The Simpsonsmight drop into the island. Epic likes to surprise us, so we’ll have to wait and see what they’ve got planned.
Fortnite seasons are what keep the game fresh and exciting. With 37 seasons so far and more coming, there’s always something new to look forward to. So, if you haven’t, are you interested in trying Fortnite?
Shida Aruya
Shida is a gaming writer at TechWiser who loves getting comfy with a good book. When she is not writing, you’ll catch her growing crops in Stardew Valley and Fields of Mistria, or exploring Fortnite. For Shida, nothing beats a day split between reading books and playing games.
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