Fortnite: Timeline Of All Seasons

With over 25 seasons under its belt, the story of Fortnite seems to be far from over with all its history revolving around the Zero Point. We'll try to take you through this long and eventful history.

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Fortnite: You have many memories to recall. | © Epic Games

Fortnite has become one of the most popular video games in recent years, with millions of players logging on every day to battle it out. One of the things that makes Fortnite so unique is its seasonal structure, with new content and challenges added regularly.

In this ultimate guide, we'll take a look back at all the seasons of Fortnite and what they brought to the game. From season one's humble beginnings to season X's explosive finale, we'll cover it all. So grab your pickaxe and get ready for a trip down memory lane!

Timeline Of All Fortnite Chapters And Seasons

Fortnite Chapter 1 Timeline

  • Season 1: October 26, 2017 to December 13 2017
  • Season 2: December 14, 2017 to February 21, 2018
  • Season 3: February 22, 2018 to April 30, 2018
  • Season 4: May 1, 2018 to July 12 2018
  • Season 5: July 12, 2018 to September 27, 2018
  • Season 6: September 27, 2018 to December 5, 2018
  • Season 7: December 6, 2018 to February 27, 2019
  • Season 8: February 28, 2019 to May 8, 2019
  • Season 9: May 9, 2019 to July 31, 2019
  • Season X: August 1, 2019 to October 13, 2019

Fortnite Chapter 2 Timeline: A New Map

  • Season 1: October 15, 2019 to February 19, 2020
  • Season 2: February 20, 2020 to June 16, 2020
  • Season 3: June 17, 2020 to August 26, 2020
  • Season 4: August 27, 2020 to December 1, 2020
  • Season 5: December 2, 2020 to March 15, 2021
  • Season 6: March 16, 2021 to June 7, 2021
  • Season 7: June 8, 2021 to September 12, 2021
  • Season 8: September 13, 2021 to December 4, 2021

Fortnite Chapter 3 Timeline: A New Beginning

  • Season 1: December 5, 2021 to March 19, 2022
  • Season 2: March 20, 2022 to June 4, 2022
  • Season 3: June 5, 2022 to September 17, 2022
  • Season 4: September 18, 2022 to December 3, 2022

Fortnite Chapter 4 Timeline: A New Revival

  • Season 1: December 4, 2022 to March 10, 2023
  • Season 2: March 10, 2023 to June 4, 2023
  • Season 3: June 9, 2023 to August 25, 2023
  • Season 4: August 26, 2023 to November 2, 2023
  • Season 5 (OG): November 3, 2023 to December 2, 2023

Fortnite Chapter 5: A Train Of Sensations

  • Season 1: December 3, 2023 to March 8, 2024
  • Season 2: Coming soon...

We're already into Chapter 5, and Fortnite is quietly continuing its phenomenal adventure in the world of gaming.

Exploring the Evolution of Fortnite Seasons

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Fortnite will celebrate its sixth birtday this year. | © Epic Games

Fortnite has been a popular online multiplayer game since its release in 2017. The game has undergone significant changes over the years, with each season bringing new challenges and exciting gameplay. In this part, we will explore the evolution of Fortnite seasons from Season 1 to today.

Chapter 1: The Beginning Of Everything

Fortnite's first season started on October 25th, 2017, and lasted until December 13th of the same year. It introduced players to the basics of gameplay mechanics and featured a medieval theme with knights and castles.

Season 2 through 4 were released between December of 2017 and May of 2018. These seasons introduced Battle Passes that allowed players to unlock cosmetic items by leveling up their accounts. Each season had a unique theme such as superheroes (season four) or space (season three).

Starting in July of 2018 with Season five, Fortnite began introducing major map changes that would alter gameplay significantly. For example, Season six introduced floating islands while Season eight saw the introduction of pirate-themed locations.

Chapter 2: The Expected Changes

In October of 2019, Fortnite underwent a massive overhaul with Chapter Two - Season One replacing all previous seasons' progression systems entirely. Chapter Two also brought an entirely new map into play for gamers worldwide! Since then, Epic Games has continued releasing new content every few months in what they call "Chapters."

Chapter 3: The Turnaround

After a second chapter full of new experiences, the developers are back with a third map when the game is clearly not in its best days.

However, with the arrival of Season 2, a very specific mode changes the game: Zero Build. It will give a second wind to the game by bringing back millions of players.

Chapter 4: And Then Four!

At the end of 2022, Epic Games surprised us with yet another new map. Many things have changed, including the weapons, even though the game is still the same.

There may not be as many active players as in its heyday, but Fortnite is still a definite powerhouse with a solid foundation and unique gameplay mechanics.

Chapter 5: A New Revolution

While Chapter 4 was rather short but ended on a high note with the OG Season, Chapter 5 was eagerly awaited by the community, who were thirsty for something new after a heavy dose of nostalgia.

This has now been achieved, as this new chapter has once again brought new mechanics to energize Fortnite Battle Royale's gameplay, not forgetting all the new LEGO, Racing Rocket and Festival modes that add a new touch of diversity.

Fortnite's evolving storyline has made it one of the most exciting games available today! From its humble beginnings in medieval times to its current state as an ever-changing world full of danger at every turn – there is something for everyone when it comes to playing this game!


Gaston Cuny

Gaston is a writer covering various Fortnite & Entertainment topics for EarlyGame. Previously, Gaston worked for Dexerto's editorial staff, writing guides and news articles....