All Fortnite Seasons in Order: Dates & Timeline (2026)

What is the current Fortnite season?

The current season is Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4: Override. Its rule-bending update added Override Consoles, Cheat Codes, Lobby Hacks, crossover gear, and a new generation of Sprites. Players continuing their collection can use our Fortnite Sprite Mastery guide.

Epic’s live Battle Pass page lists November 1, 2026 ET as the end date. That date is scheduled rather than guaranteed; Epic can extend or shorten a season.

All Fortnite seasons in order

This list counts the 42 seasons in Fortnite’s main Battle Royale timeline, including the short OG, Remix, Galactic Battle, and Simpsons bridge seasons. It excludes the 2017 pre-season and the separate permanent Fortnite OG rotations.

* Common retrospective name rather than a clearly stated official subtitle. † Scheduled. “Days” uses the difference between each start and transition date; it does not count both boundary dates.

How long does a Fortnite season last?

Across all 42 entries above, the average is about 78 days. Remove the four short bridge seasons—Fortnite OG, Chapter 2 Remix, Galactic Battle, and The Simpsons—and the average regular season is about 83 days.

Chapter 2 Season 1 remains the longest at 128 days. The Simpsons mini-season is the shortest entry at 28 days. Downtime, live events, extensions, and time-zone cutoffs explain why some websites differ by a day. For opinions rather than dates, see our ranking of the best Fortnite seasons.

Fortnite chapters, seasons, and mini-seasons explained

A chapter is a large era built around a major island or technology reset. A season is a shorter update cycle with its own Battle Pass, loot pool, map changes, and story. Mini-seasons bridge larger releases with a focused theme, such as Fortnite OG, Galactic Battle, or The Simpsons.

Battle Passes are one of the easiest ways to remember each era. Our Fortnite Battle Pass ranking covers the standouts. The permanent Fortnite OG mode now follows its own rotation, so its seasons are not added to the main Battle Royale count above.

Fortnite season FAQ

What Fortnite season is it right now?

Fortnite is currently in Chapter 7 Season 4: Override, which launched August 20, 2026.

When does Fortnite Override end?

The Battle Pass is scheduled to end November 1, 2026 Eastern Time. Epic may change that date.

How many Fortnite seasons have there been?

There have been 42 main Battle Royale seasons through Override when the four bridge/mini-seasons are included and the 2017 pre-season and separate OG-mode rotations are excluded.

When did Fortnite Season 1 start?

Epic’s v1.8 seasonal progression content launched October 26, 2017. Its patch notes were published October 25, which is why both dates appear in historical lists.

What comes after Override?

Epic has not officially named the next Battle Royale season. November 1 is the current Battle Pass end date, not confirmation of a specific next-season title.

Sources and update policy

This timeline prioritizes Epic Games’ Override announcement, live Battle Pass page, season-end guidance, and official season launch posts. We recheck the current row when Epic changes the live Battle Pass or publishes a new season.

Conclusion

Fortnite has moved through 42 main Battle Royale seasons in less than nine years, from a simple Chapter 1 progression system to Override’s cross-game rule changes. Bookmark this timeline for the next transition: we will update the current season, dates, and total after Epic confirms what follows Chapter 7 Season 4.