When does Fortnite Season 3 start is a question that we now have an answer to, with several official announcements confirming that June 9 is when things get underway. We're not sure at exactly what time the new season will get started then, but we do know that it's named Wilds and appears to have a strong jungle vibe running through it. For now, you're almost out of time to complete any remaining Fortnite quests you may have outstanding, so get working on those now if you don't want to miss out on their rewards. If you're looking ahead thinking about what Fortnite Season 3 may have in store, then here's everything we know about it so far.
When does Fortnite Season 3 start?
The Fortnite Season 3 release date was officially confirmed via the in-game news feed, which matches the previous messaging in the Chapter 4 Season 2 Battle Pass as seen on the official Fortnite website and the in-game Battle Pass screen saying the current Season 2 Battle Pass will end on June 9, 2023 at 2am ET. However, as the latest announcements confirm that the Fortnite Season 3 start date will be Friday June 9, 2023, it seems unlikely that we'll have the Fortnite live event we were expecting as those are usually scheduled for the weekend to maximize participation from players, and instead the season change is tied into a further reveal at the Summer Game Fest 2023 show. How much downtime we'll have between the old season ending and the new one beginning remains to be seen, but it appears that Epic plan to make this a short turnaround.
What will be the biggest changes made for Fortnite Season 3 in Chapter 4?
Thanks to an official teaser trailer released by Epic, we know that the name of the upcoming season will be Fortnite Season 3 Wilds. It was released with the description "Cracked, but not broken. Overgrown, but not forbidden. Lost, but not forgotten. What lies underneath the surface?" In the teaser we see a section of the island cracking and crumbling away to reshape the landscape, before getting a brief glimpse at a mysterious temple which will no doubt play a part in the next storyline.
HIGH-QUALITY LOOK AT THE ENTIRE CHAPTER 4 - SEASON 3 KEY ART 🔥 pic.twitter.com/zP7YyR6HRuMay 28, 2023
A recently leaked image (shown above) for the Battle Pass gives us some more clues about what's next. The central character appears to be a roguish explorer, and behind them we can see Meowscles in a tiger print shirt and pants riding a vine – perhaps tying into the Wilds theme, with vines replacing the current grind rails. However, it's the characters to the sides who are most interesting, suggesting that a Transformers crossover event is on the way, and that rideable raptors will be rejoining the wildlife on the battle royale island once again.
We've also seen four of the Fortnite Season 3 Battle Pass skins revealed in another official tweet, for our first proper look at Era, Trace, Rian, and Lorenzo – the explorer spotted in the previously leaked screen. Whatever happens next, it's clear that the battle royale is about to get Wild.
We do also know about several things that are coming in the future and may form part of Season 3. Fortnite first person mode has been on the radar for a while now, so could potentially make its debut with the new season. We also know that Fortnite Creative 2.0 continues to be developed and expanded, so we could see more experiences created through that having a larger presence within the main game. Of course, Fortnite Ranked has recently been introduced to provide another method of progress tracking in the battle royale, and with Ranked Season Zero running all the way through to the end of Fortnite Season 3 it's bound to bring some changes in terms of balancing.
How much will the Fortnite Season 3 Battle Pass cost?
Fortnite is free to play, but buying the Battle Pass will get you loads of additional rewards. The Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 3 Battle Pass will likely be available for the usual 950 V-Bucks, which means it will be enough to purchase the smallest V-Bucks bundle in the Fortnite store, priced at $7.99 / £6.49 for 1,000 V-Bucks.
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It's possible to get a head start by buying the Battle Bundle upgrade. This will get you to Tier 25 on the Battle Pass instantly. Doing so will cost you 2,800 V-Bucks, which you can get for $19.99 / £15.99 (2,500 V-Bucks, plus 300 for free).
If you don't want to spend any money, you can always try to get free Fortnite V-Bucks for the Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 3 Battle Pass, but don't fall for online scams! If you choose to save up some V-Bucks, remember that you only need to collect 950 of them to unlock the next Fortnite Battle Pass in June 2023.
And that's all we know about Fortnite Season 3 in Chapter 4 for now, but keep checking back and we'll have all the details as soon as they're revealed!
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