Epic Games have once again ended another season of Fortnite with a bang as the Collision live event comes to an epic conclusion, which means fans are now gearing up for the start of Chapter 3 Season 3.
Fortnite fans were once again blown away by the latest live event, which saw players take on the IO in one final battle for the island. Players also had the opportunity to squad up with friends and take control of the giant mech. But, sadly, the live event has come to end and an extended period of downtime has now begun as Epic Games prepares for the launch of Chapter 3 Season 3. If you're eager to find out the official start time for the new season, here's everything you need to know.
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Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 3 Release Date & Start Time
Following the epic live event that took place on Saturday, the servers entered an extended period of maintenance. Fortnite fans can expect the new update for Chapter 3 Season 3 to go live on Sunday, June 5th, 2022.
Although we're still awaiting confirmation from the official Fortnite Status Twitter account, the launch of previous seasons has seen downtime last around 12 hours. According to iFireMonkey, a notorious leaker in the community, in-game files suggest Fortnite will be down until 3AM PT / 6AM ET / 11AM BST on Sunday, June 5th.
Players will be required to download a brand new patch update before they can jump into the latest season of Fortnite, with the new update including a fresh Battle Pass, new features, and plenty of new content for players to enjoy.
Once Epic Games make an official announcement surrounding the current downtime and start time for Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 3, we will be sure to update this article, so stay tuned for further announcements.
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