Fortnite live events can come and go in a flash, so it's always good to be in the know as to when the next one could be.
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Epic Games doesn't do live events on a small scale, often creating huge spectacles involving some of the biggest names in entertainment.
We've seen everyone from Ariana Grande and Eminem to Snoop Dogg, and even the end of the universe via a big bang.
The latest one wasn't even that well-marketed, so many people missed it.
To make sure that doesn't happen again, here's what's next scheduled for the world's most popular game. Keep on reading for all the latest news surrounding when the latest event is expected to launch.
When is the next Fortnite live event?
There are no signs of a Fortnite live event taking place anytime soon. That said, there was little notice surrounding the one in February, so they can come out of nowhere.
Considering all of the rumours point to Chapter 6 Season 2 being related to heists – officially called Lawless – we wouldn't be surprised if a live event is connected to this in some way. Potentially a high-stakes heist that will work with an in-game timer.
The next new location is known as Crime City, with Midas seemingly returning too, so again there could be something there.
As soon as any information on the next Fortnite live event appears, we'll be sure to update the page with everything there is to know.
When was the last Fortnite live event?
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The most recent Fortnite live event took place on 15th February 2025 as part of Chapter 6 Season 1. For us in the UK, that was at 8:30pm.
This was a somewhat surprising event that happened just before the start of the next season, which is due on 21st February. Epic did very little marketing for the event, with an in-game timer being the only giveaway of its existence.
It saw the mysterious assassin Daigo go up against the powerful demon known as Shogun X in a fight to save his sister, Jade.
The fight took place across the island, with both turning giant and performing various Mortal Kombat-style moves. In the end, Shogun X was defeated and Daigo rescued Jade.
How to join a Fortnite live event
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To experience the next Fortnite live event, it's best to join a game of Battle Royale before the event is due to begin to experience it in its entirety.
In preparation for events, Epic often takes down Fortnite experiences (like creator mode) until the event's conclusion as it begins to work on implementing the update.
We suspect it will play out much the same way for the next live event, though we'd recommend logging on at least a couple of hours early if you are serious about attending it.
That said, the latest one had an in-game timer surrounding masks that lit up one day at a time. Once the final mask lit up, the live event began. So it can change from event to event.
As the most popular game in the world, Fortnite commonly receives huge queues as players attempt to sign on to Epic's servers, so whatever you do, always sign on early to not miss out.
Fortnite is available via the Epic Games Store across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Toby Saunders is a freelance writer specialising in Video Game journalism. He has a wealth of experience in the field and is published on many different websites including PCGamesN, Nintendo Life and Pocket Tactics. He has a degree in Film Studies (he gets to write about Film and TV occasionally, too).
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