- The next Fortnite update will be the v39.40 patch for Chapter 7, releasing on February 5, 2026.
- V39.40 could bring hints towards a Chapter 7 Season 1 live event.
- V39.50 will be the last major update in Season 1, with v40.00 bringing in Chapter 7 Season 2.
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 1 has been going strong so far, with players exploring the brand new Pacific Break island and all of its newly introduced POIs. Epic Games has introduced new mechanics, skins, and other features to complement this new era for Fortnite. The release of every new Chapter brings subsequent updates, whether it be new map changes, weapons, or even NPCs.
With the new Fortnite Valentine’s Day event coming up, players are looking forward to the next Fortnite update and what it could bring to the game. If you are looking to catch up with the next update in the game, come with us as we explore the update schedule for Fortnite Chapter 7.
Next Fortnite Update Release Date
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According to the Fortnite Roadmap for 2026 , the next update for Chapter 7 will be 39.50 . This will serve as the next major patch after the release of the Valentine’s Day event. The 39.50 update for Fortnite will release on February 19, 2026 . The most recent patch for Fortnite Chapter 7 was the Fortnite 39.40 update . This patch brought the Chappell Roan collaboration, along with a long list of weapon balance changes.
As of now, there is not much we know about the 39.50 update and its contents. There is speculation that the 39.50 update will introduce map changes to the Chapter 7 map and possibly set the stage for a Fortnite live event at the end of Chapter 7 Season 1.
Full Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 1 Update Schedule
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 1 was released with the 39.00 patch on November 29, 2025 . The update brought the new map, alongside new items and weapons, to Fortnite. Here is the full update release schedule for Chapter 7 Season 1:
The 39.50 patch will be the last major addition to Chapter 7 Season 1. After the 39.50 update, the next major update will be the 40.00 patch on March 4, 2026 . This patch will bring Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 to the game, which means that players will have to complete their Chapter 7 Season 1 Battle Pass before the 40.00 patch.
As of now, not much is known about the 39.50 update. However, reports suggest hints towards a new live event being added to the game.
Chapter 7 Season 1 will end on March 4, 2026, with the release of Chapter 7 Season 2 in the 40.00 patch.
The last major Chapter 7 update was update 39.40, which brought the Valentine’s Event to the game.
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