# Fortnite Treasure Hunters update release countdown: Exact start time and date

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/fortnite-treasure-hunters-update-release-countdown-exact-start-time-and-date/
- Published: 2026-10-28T09:10:41+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-28T10:41:07+00:00
- Original publisher: Destructoid
- Original article: https://www.destructoid.com/fortnite-treasure-hunters-update-release-countdown-exact-start-time-and-date/
- Topics: Art, Celebrity, Culture, Entertainment, Gaming, Software, Technology

## Key points

- Treasure Hunters is due to start on 1 November.
- Expected downtime is around 3am CT, with the game back near 6am.
- The update includes a new map, loot and skins.

## Summary

Fortnite’s Treasure Hunters mini-season is scheduled to begin on 1 November 2026, following the end of Fortnitemares on 31 October. It marks a substantial update to the game, with new content planned across its different areas.

Epic has not announced an exact launch time, but the article expects downtime to start around 3am CT and the game to return at about 6am CT, based on the usual update schedule. The mini-season is set to bring a new map, updated loot and unlockable skins, including a One Piece collaboration; maintenance could affect the timings.

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