When will chapter 2 season 8 come out

When will chapter 2 season 8 come out

Fortnite has come an awfully long way over the last few years. Now, years later, we are entering Chapter 2 Season 8 for ourselves. That being said, if you don't like the new theming or just can't wait for Season 9, here's when the new season ends.

Start Date

Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 8 starts today, on September 13th, 2021. Releasing worldwide on almost all major platforms, there's a good chance you're playing it while reading this sentence. That being said, if you can't get in just yet, close down the game and reopen it. It should sort itself out.

After months of build-up, it is finally here for you to play for yourself.

What is Season 8 about?

Season 8 takes the whacky space-theming of the last season and cranks it up to an even more extreme place. With Doctor Sloane missing, you must fight these new cubes that have started showing up in the world.

You don't know what they do but it certainly can't be a good thing. You can work together to take down the cubes and get to the heart of the mystery underneath them. Find out why Doctor Slone double-crossed you and what is going on over the coming months.

When does Fortnite Season 8 end?

Fortnite Season 8 is due to end on December 5th, this year, just in time for the Holiday event. This means this season will likely end in a festive celebration of some kind, or perhaps a potential ceasefire.

Only time will tell where the game goes next but one thing is certain - we're excited to see what the team come up with.

Fortnite's latest season, Chapter 2 Season 7, concluded this evening with the Operation: Sky Fire live event where players snuck aboard the alien mothership. The event finished with the mothership crashing down to the map alongside a number of Cubes, leading to the popular free-to-play video game essentially being down until the launch of the new season. Thanks to a timer at the end of the event, it appears that we finally know exactly when Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 8 will officially kick off.

More specifically, the countdown timer indicates that Fortnite Season 2 Chapter 8 will begin tomorrow, September 13th, at around 2AM PT/5AM ET. According to the official Twitter account relaying Fortnite's status, "Cubes are currently taking over Fortnite as a result of Operation: Sky Fire, shaping up the next Season," and the video game will not be able to be played prior to the new season's launch. Server downtime, specifically, is expected to begin at 11PM PT/2AM ET.

You can check out the official tweets from the Fortnite status tracker for yourself below:

Cubes are currently taking over Fortnite as a result of Operation: Sky Fire, shaping up the next Season...

Server downtime for Chapter 2 Season 8 (v18.00) begins September 13 at 02:00 AM ET (06:00 UTC). Stay tuned for updates! pic.twitter.com/llldgEjy4E

— Fortnite Status (@FortniteStatus) September 12, 2021

During this Cube takeover, you'll be unable to play Fortnite prior to server downtime. Prepare to defend the Island!

— Fortnite Status (@FortniteStatus) September 12, 2021

As for what Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 8 might actually look like, there is practically no telling at this point. Based on the Operation: Sky Fire event and the wording of the official tweets, it seems like there will be a number of Cubes across the island as well as debris from the destroyed alien mothership. This should translate to new and changed points of interest across the map, but likely not an entirely new map. There will also be new content, as always, in the form of skins, weapons, and so on.

As noted above, Fortnite is set to launch Chapter 2 Season 8 early tomorrow morning, September 13th, at around 2AM PT/5AM ET. The popular free-to-play battle royale video game is currently available on most major platforms, but the iOS version, specifically, has hit a snag after Epic Games intentionally set off a chain of events that caused it to be removed from the App Store. The legal fight over that decision is ongoing, but the short version is: nobody is currently playing Chapter 2 - Season 7 on an iPhone right now. That could change in the near future given the recent ruling largely in Apple's favor, however. You can check out all of our previous coverage of Fortnite right here.

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When will chapter 2 season 8 come out

A New War Takes Shape

After the Alien Mothership’s destruction, the Cubes that powered it crash-landed on the Island. They’ve begun spreading corruption, as well as portals to the dark, monster-filled “Sideways.” Fight for the survival of the Island… before it’s too late.

When will chapter 2 season 8 come out

Cross into The Sideways

You’ll encounter a new location ensnared by The Sideways each match, or come across Sideways Anomalies, gateways that will pull you in if you get too close. Once pulled in, defeat waves of Cube Monsters for Sideways Weapons and special crafting ingredients. The rules are different in this mysterious world: gravity is low and building is non-existent.

When will chapter 2 season 8 come out

Power Up Your Weapons

While defeating the Cube Monsters, open up Sideways Chests to acquire weapons from that world, like the Sideways Rifle and Sideways Minigun. You’ll deal bonus damage by revving them to their superpowered state! Use Cube Monster Parts from defeated monsters to upgrade them, then take them with you towards a Victory Royale.

When will chapter 2 season 8 come out

Direct the War Effort

To fight back against the Cubes, the Island’s survivors need your help. Work together with the entire Fortnite community to build Turret Stations, to decide which new weapons to bring to the Island, which favorites to unvault, and more throughout the Season.

When will chapter 2 season 8 come out

Paint Your Very Own Toona Fish

Wanting to show his creativity in an increasingly cubical world, Toona Fish is ready to go beyond black-and-white. With the Chapter 2 Season 8 Battle Pass, you’re able to unlock the free-spirited Toona Fish. Collect Color Bottles and Rainbow Ink throughout the Season and color him your way!

Has Chapter 2 Season 8 come out?

Update (13th September): The new season is now live!

When Fortnite Season 8 start?

Season 8, with the slogan X Marks the Spot, was the eighth season of Fortnite: Battle Royale. It started on February 28, 2019, and ended on May 8, 2019. Season 8 was the first season that could be purchased for free if you completed all the challenges during the Share The Love Event.

What time is the Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 8 event?

“The End” marks the finale of Fortnite Chapter 2. This climatic event takes place on December 4 at 4 PM ET as players take on The Cube Queen in one last stand for the fate of the Island.

Will Chapter 2 Season 8 be the end?

November 18, 2021 - It has all but been officially confirmed that the next Season will be the launch of Fortnite Chapter 3. Various files found in the Fortnite 18.40 update reference "The End" and "Chapter 2 Finale" when it comes to the Season 8 Live Event.