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What time are the Gem hours in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3?
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3 is introducing "Gem hours" from Saturday 8 August, periods during which Gem sprite variants appear more frequently in the game. These crystallised cosmetic variants also reduce fall damage by 30%, giving players a practical incentive alongside their appearance, and since Gem sprites are otherwise rare, timing play sessions to coincide with these windows offers the best chance of obtaining one.
There will be two Gem power hours on 8 August. In UK time (BST), the first runs from 7-9pm and the second from 2-4am on 9 August. Players in other regions can convert accordingly, with the first window falling at 2-4pm EDT/11am-1pm PDT in North America and 3-5am JST in Japan, and the second at 9-11pm EDT/6-8pm PDT and 10am-12pm JST respectively.
In short
- Fortnite's Gem hours boost rare Gem sprite spawn rates from 8 August
- Gem sprites cut fall damage by 30% and look crystallised
- Two UK windows: 7-9pm and 2-4am (9 August), BST
Explained simply
Fortnite is an online game in which players compete and explore across a changing island. The game is divided into chapters and seasons, which bring new features and items; Chapter 7 Season 3 is the setting for this story.
Gem sprites are rare in-game companions with a crystallised appearance. Their Gem variants are cosmetic, but they also reduce the fall damage a player takes, so finding one can affect gameplay as well as a character’s look.
The reported Gem hours are periods when these variants are more likely to appear. Players who know when those periods fall may have a better chance of finding one while playing.
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