Fortnite OG Season 2: Exact Release Time and What to Expect
Fortnite OG Season 1 is wrapping up, and players are gearing up for Season 2. If you’re wondering exactly when the new season starts and when servers will go live, here’s everything you need to know.
When Does Fortnite OG Season 1 End?
Fortnite OG Season 1 officially ends on Thursday, January 30, 2025. The exact time that servers will go offline hasn’t been confirmed, but based on previous updates, expect downtime to start early in the morning.
When Does Fortnite OG Season 2 Start?
Epic Games follows a standard release schedule, so Fortnite OG Season 2 is expected to go live on Friday, January 31, 2025. Here’s when you can expect the update in different time zones:
- Los Angeles (PST) – 6:00 AM
- Chicago (CST) – 8:00 AM
- New York (EST) – 9:00 AM
- London (GMT) – 2:00 PM
- Berlin (CET) – 3:00 PM
- Riyadh (AST) – 5:00 PM
- New Delhi (IST) – 7:30 PM
- Beijing (CST) – 10:00 PM
- Tokyo (JST) – 11:00 PM
- Sydney (AEDT) – 1:00 AM (February 1)
- Auckland (NZDT) – 3:00 AM (February 1)
These times are based on previous Fortnite season releases and may vary slightly. If Epic Games sticks to its usual schedule, servers should go live at these times.
Will There Be Server Downtime?
Yes. As with every major Fortnite update, expect the servers to go down before the new season launches. The downtime typically lasts a few hours, meaning the game will be unplayable until the update is complete.
Fortnite’s v33.30 update is scheduled for January 31, 2025. According to Epic Games’ Public Status page, the maintenance is planned from 09:00 to 11:30 UTC.
Here’s how that translates to various time zones:
- Pacific Standard Time (PST): 1:00 AM – 3:30 AM
- Eastern Standard Time (EST): 4:00 AM – 6:30 AM
- Greenwich Mean Time (GMT): 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
- Central European Time (CET): 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
- India Standard Time (IST): 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
- Japan Standard Time (JST): 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
- Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT): 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Please note that these times are estimates and can vary depending on the maintenance process. It’s advisable to check the official Epic Games Public Status page for real-time updates.
What’s New in Fortnite OG Season 2?
Season 2 is bringing back some iconic locations and items. Here’s what’s confirmed so far:
- The return of Tilted Towers
- Haunted Hills, Junk Junction, Shifty Shafts, and Snobby Shores are back
- Classic items like the Boogie Bomb, Chug Jug, and Minigun are returning
- Some vaulted items, including Godzilla
Final Thoughts
If you want to jump into Fortnite OG Season 2 as soon as it launches, make sure to update your game as soon as servers go live. Keep an eye on Epic Games’ official Twitter and Fortnite Status page for real-time updates on when servers are back online.
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