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A countdown timer appeared in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 1 toward the end of its run, and with so many people confused about what it means and what’s coming, we thought we’d clear this up.
Fortnite doesn’t shy away from the ‘ol countdown timer trope—it embraces it. From live events to huge drops, a Fortnite countdown is usually a big deal, and it’s the case for Chapter 7 Season 1.
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 1 Countdown Timer, Explained
The tail end of Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 1 introduced a countdown timer on the main menu screen because a new Story Moment is on the way.
A lot of new content is coming to the battle royale shooter, especially with Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 on the horizon. But before then, there’s a new Story Moment to look forward to.
Not too much else is known, but it’s 100% to do with the Dark Voyager. More on this below.
When Does Countdown End In Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 1? Event Start Time
The new Fortnite countdown timer ends at 12:30 PT on March 14, with the time being adjusted for different regions.
Epic Games teased as much on March 12 with a fun message on X saying: “first the sprite homeworld, and now Lethal Labs?! The Dark Voyager is on a tear across realities – tune in Saturday @ 3:30 PM ET for a new Story Moment.”
Check out a list of times here.
| Region / Time Zone | Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 1 Countdown Timer End Date & Times |
|---|---|
| Pacific Time (PT) | 12:30 PM—March 14 |
| Central Time (CT) | 2:30 PM—March 14 |
| Eastern Time (ET) | 3:30 PM—March 14 |
| Brasilia Time (BRT) | 4:30 PM—March 14 |
| Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) | 7:30 PM—March 14 |
| Central European Time (CET) | 8:30 PM—March 14 |
| China Standard Time (CST) | 3:30 AM—March 15 |
| Korean Standard Time (KST) | 4:30 AM—March 15 |
| Japan Standard Time (JST) | 4:30 AM—March 15 |
| Australian Eastern Time (AET) | 6:30 AM—March 15 |
| New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT) | 8:30 AM—March 15 |
Start getting your predictions in for what you think is going to happen. You can share your ideas through our free-to-join Insider Gaming Discord Server.
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