Culture news and discussion on TalkFuse.
When are the Shinier power hours in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3?
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3 will hold two limited-time “Shinier power hour” events on Saturday 25 July, increasing the appearance rate of selected sprites and cosmetic variants. The events also introduce oversized player heads, self-revive devices at the start of matches and a doubled chance of finding sprites in ordinary chests, potentially changing combat and loot strategies.
The first session runs from 7pm to 9pm BST on Saturday, while the second runs from 2am to 4am BST on Sunday 26 July. Featured sprites are Batman, Pollo, Seven and Air, with Gold, Gummy, Galaxy and Holofoil variants more common; the second session takes place from 9pm to 11pm EDT in North America.
In short
- Two Fortnite Shinier events take place this weekend.
- UK times are 7–9pm Saturday and 2–4am Sunday.
- Rare sprites and variants will appear more often.
Explained simply
Fortnite is a free-to-play online game where players compete in large-scale matches, with cosmetic items available to personalise their characters. The game frequently introduces limited-time events that modify standard gameplay or increase access to certain items for brief periods.
Shinier power hours are special event windows that significantly increase how often particular character variants and cosmetics appear in matches. During these hours, players have much better chances of encountering or obtaining items that might otherwise be difficult to find.
Such events encourage players to log in during specific time windows and create urgency around completing cosmetic collections or trying new character variations. They represent a common strategy in online games to maintain engagement by offering temporary bonuses tied to seasonal content.
Art Celebrity Culture Entertainment Gaming TV