Fortnite’s v39.50 update is going to roll out on February 19, 2026, and the patch will introduce a variety of new features to the game. The new update will likely be the last major content drop before the end of Chapter 7 Season 1, following which Season 2 will be introduced. You can now anticipate the Fortnite v39.50 update to introduce new additions, balance changes, and the highly-anticipated collaborations with Solo Leveling and Honkai Star Rail. The Lantern Fest celebration is also expected as part of the new patch, and it will bring a set of activities for you to engaged into. In the section below, we look at the release date and timing for the Fortnite v39.50 update.
Fortnite v39.50 update release date and time
The Fortnite v39.50 update is going to go live on February 19, 2026. Just like the previous updates, the developers will release it at 4 AM ET (Eastern Time) / 1 AM PT (Pacific Time) across all regions. The servers are usually taken down for maintenance before the update, and you will not be able to access the game during that period. Accordingly, Battle Royale, Zero Build, and other game modes will be temporarily unavailable for a few hours.Listed below are the release times for the Fortnite v39.50 update:North America:
- Pacific Time (PT): 1:00 AM
- Mountain Time (MT): 2:00 AM
- Central Time (CT): 3:00 AM
- Eastern Time (ET): 4:00 AM
Europe:
- Greenwich Mean Time (GMT): 9:00 AM
- Central European Time (CET): 10:00 AM
- Eastern European Time (EET): 11:00 AM
Asia:
- India Standard Time (IST): 2:30 PM
- Japan Standard Time (JST): 6:00 PM
- Singapore Standard Time (SGT): 5:30 PM
Oceania:
- Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT): 8:00 PM
- New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT): 10:00 PM
Fortnite v39.50 update maintenance window
As already mentioned, Epic Games will take down the servers for a maintenance break. Keep in mind that the maintenance usually takes one to two hours, and the exact duration is announced by Epic Games both in-game and on their official social media platforms. You can expect the servers to be offline until 6:00 AM ET, and you will subsequently be able to experience all the new content of the Fortnite v39.50 update. Although the developers have not announced the exact contents of the upcoming v39.50 update, you can expect it to bring multiple collaborations. The long-awaited Solo Leveling collaboration and the Honkai Star Rail crossover are certain to be released in Fortnite over the coming weeks. This was all you needed to know about the Fortnite v39.50 update.
