All Fortnite Seasons: Start & End Dates (Including Every Chapter, Every Theme)

Fortnite has been running since 2017, and at this point, it has had more seasons than The Simpsons or Destiny 2 expansions, FIFA updates, and Call of Duty battle passes combined.

I’m sure nobody will complain, though, and that Epic Games will keep cranking them out. Players love them, and there’s always room for more Marvel, Star Wars, or Dragon Ball collabs.

But I digress! Today’s article is here to share the complete timeline of every Fortnite season, from the OG days to the latest chapter and season that went live. I’m sure you’re curious, so let’s begin!

Chapter 1 (2017 – 2019)

To make it easier to read or skim through, I’ll list each season under each chapter, with all the details like start and end date, how many days the season lasted, and specific notes about particular themes or any other comments I feel are necessary for a bit of a nostalgia kick.

Pre-Season (Sept. 12 – Oct. 25, 2017, 44 days) – The tutorial era. No Battle Pass yet.
Season 1: First Steps (Oct. 25 – Dec. 13, 2017, 50 days) – Fortnite learns to walk.
Season 2: Fort Knights (Dec. 14, 2017 – Feb. 21, 2018, 70 days) – Medieval vibes, knight skins.
Season 3: Meteor Strike (Feb. 22 – Apr. 30, 2018, 58 days) – Space theme, shooting stars.
Season 4: Brace for Impact (May 1 – Jul. 12, 2018, 73 days) – Superheroes crash the island.
Season 5: Worlds Collide (Jul. 12 – Sept. 27, 2018, 78 days) – Realities colliding, rifts everywhere.
Season 6: Darkness Rises (Sept. 27 – Dec. 6, 2018, 71 days) – Halloween, spooky pets.
Season 7: You Better Watch Out (Dec. 6, 2018 – Feb. 28, 2019, 84 days) – Winter wonderland.
Season 8: X Marks the Spot (Feb. 28 – May 9, 2019, 70 days) – Pirates and treasure maps.
Season 9: The Future Is Yours (May 9 – Aug. 1, 2019, 84 days) – Neo-Tilted, futuristic madness.
Season X: Out of Time (Aug. 1 – Oct. 13, 2019, 73 days) – Time travel and the black hole finale.

Want more Fortnite? Read our article sharing the Best Female Skins in the game.

Chapter 2 (2019 – 2021)

Season 1: New World (Oct. 15, 2019 – Feb. 20, 2020, 128 days) – The reboot, a whole new map.
Season 2: Top Secret (Feb. 20 – Jun. 17, 2020, 119 days) – Spies, henchmen, secret bases.
Season 3: Splash Down (Jun. 17 – Aug. 27, 2020, 71 days) – Flooded island, Aquaman collab.
Season 4: Nexus War (Aug. 27 – Dec. 1, 2020, 95 days) – The full Marvel takeover.
Season 5: Zero Point (Dec. 2, 2020 – Mar. 15, 2021, 103 days) – Hunters from every universe.
Season 6: Primal (Mar. 16 – Jun. 7, 2021, 85 days) – Crafting, bows, and dinosaurs.
Season 7: Invasion (Jun. 8 – Sept. 12, 2021, 97 days) – Aliens crash the party.
Season 8: Cubed (Sept. 13 – Dec. 4, 2021, 83 days) – Kevin the Cube spreads corruption.

Also read: Fortnite: Best Anime Skins in the Game.

Chapter 3 (2021 – 2022)

Season 1: Flipped (Dec. 5, 2021 – Mar. 19, 2022, 105 days) – Map literally flipped upside down.
Season 2: Resistance (Mar. 19 – Jun. 4, 2022, 76 days) – War theme, tanks rolling in.
Season 3: Vibin’ (Jun. 5 – Sept. 17, 2022, 105 days) – Chill party vibes, rollercoasters.
Season 4: Paradise (Sept. 18 – Dec. 4, 2022, 76 days) – Chrome infection spreads everywhere.

This was a short one, marking the beginning of the shorter chapters, and players started to talk about OG maps, and nostalgia started to kick in by the end. If that’s still the case, I recommend checking out our article on how to access OG Fortnite maps.

Chapter 4 (2022 – 2023)

Season 1: A New Beginning (Dec. 4, 2022 – Mar. 10, 2023, 97 days) – Medieval castles and The Witcher collab.
Season 2: MEGA (Mar. 10 – Jun. 9, 2023, 90 days) – Neo-Tokyo, cyberpunk vibes.
Season 3: WILDS (Jun. 9 – Aug. 25, 2023, 76 days) – Jungle temples, raptors.
Season 4: Last Resort (Aug. 25 – Nov. 3, 2023, 71 days) – Heists, vaults, and Thorne’s empire.

Chapter 5 (2023 – 2024)

Fortnite OG (Nov. 3 – Dec. 2, 2023, 29 days) – A one-month nostalgia trip.
Season 1: Underground (Dec. 3, 2023 – Mar. 8, 2024, 97 days) – Crime syndicates rule the island.
Season 2: Myths & Mortals (Mar. 8 – May 24, 2024, 75 days) – Greek gods descend.
Season 3: Wrecked (May 24 – Aug. 16, 2024, 84 days) – Post-apocalyptic wasteland, Mad Max style.
Season 4: Absolute Doom (Aug. 16 – Nov. 2, 2024, 78 days) – Doom and Marvel collabs return.
Season 5: Chapter Two Remix (Nov. 2 – Dec. 1, 2024, 29 days) – Music-themed mini-season.

Chapter 6 (2024 – Present)

Season 1: Hunters (Dec. 1, 2024 – Feb. 21, 2025, 82 days) – Samurai and Japan-themed.
Season 2: Lawless (Feb. 21 – May 2, 2025, 70 days) – Crime, heists, Wild West vibes.
Mini-Season: Galactic Battle (May 2 – Jun. 7, 2025, 37 days) – Star Wars crossover.
Season 3: Super (Jun. 7 – Aug. 7, 2025, 62 days) – Superheroes save (or destroy) the island.
Season 4: Shock ‘N Awesome (Aug. 8, 2025 – TBA) – Bug-like aliens, and the military forces fighting it.

Right now, these are the Fortnite seasons, nicely grouped in all chapters, and with all the details you need.

As you can see, the “modern day” Fortnite seasons last around 60 days, but with shorter ones (just around one month) and slightly longer ones creeping in every now and then.

Now the real question: What’s YOUR favorite season? Mine are the earlier ones, like Chapter 1, Season 5 (That’s when I truly got hooked on the game!), Chapter 2, Season 2, and Chapter 3, Season 3. Or maybe you’re more of a LEGO Fortnite player?

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