Fortnite Seasons Timeline: Every Chapter and Season in Order
Every Fortnite season in order, chapter by chapter, from Season 1 in October 2017 to the Treasure Hunters mini-season — with the moments each one is remembered for.
Every Fortnite season in order, chapter by chapter, from Season 1 in October 2017 to the Treasure Hunters mini-season — with the moments each one is remembered for.
Fortnite has run more than 40 seasons since October 2017, organised into chapters — each chapter a new island, each season a new theme layered on top of it. If you have ever wondered whether Kevin the Cube came before or after the black hole, or which chapter your friend who "played at the start" actually means, this is the whole run in order, season by season, at a glance.
How are Fortnite seasons organised?
The structure is simple once you see it. A chapter is the big reset: a new island and a fresh start, lasting roughly a year or more. Seasons divide the chapter into themed chunks of a few months each, and shorter mini-seasons occasionally slot between them — the OG and Remix seasons, for example, were love letters to earlier maps. Dates below are given by month and year, which is the level most players actually remember seasons by anyway.
Chapter 1 (October 2017 – October 2019)
| Season | Started | Remembered for |
|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | October 2017 | The original island — where it all began |
| Season 2 | December 2017 | Medieval theme and the first Battle Pass shape |
| Season 3 | February 2018 | Space theme, the John Wick-style skin era |
| Season 4 | May 2018 | Superheroes and the meteor that changed the map |
| Season 5 | July 2018 | Worlds collide — rifts and visitors from elsewhere |
| Season 6 | September 2018 | Darkness rises: Kevin the Cube's aftermath |
| Season 7 | December 2018 | An iceberg brings snow — and planes |
| Season 8 | February 2019 | Pirates, a volcano and buried treasure |
| Season 9 | May 2019 | Neo Tilted and the futuristic rebuild |
| Season 10 (Season X) | August 2019 | A victory lap of remixed zones — ended in the black hole |
Chapter 2 (October 2019 – December 2021)
| Season | Started | Remembered for |
|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | October 2019 | A brand-new island after the black hole |
| Season 2 | February 2020 | Spies, agencies and a gold-obsessed Midas |
| Season 3 | June 2020 | The island floods — boats everywhere |
| Season 4 | August 2020 | The Marvel season, ending with Galactus |
| Season 5 | December 2020 | Bounty hunters from across realities |
| Season 6 | March 2021 | Primal — a wild island, wildlife and crafting |
| Season 7 | June 2021 | Alien invasion and the IO in open view |
| Season 8 | September 2021 | Cubed — Kevin's cubes return in force |
Chapter 3 (December 2021 – December 2022)
| Season | Started | Remembered for |
|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | December 2021 | The island flips over to reveal a new map |
| Season 2 | March 2022 | Full war with the IO — building briefly removed |
| Season 3 | June 2022 | Vibin' — a summer party season |
| Season 4 | September 2022 | Paradise, as chrome consumes the island |
Chapter 4 (December 2022 – December 2023)
| Season | Started | Remembered for |
|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | December 2022 | A shattered island reforged, medieval corner and all |
| Season 2 | March 2023 | MEGA — a neon cyberpunk city arrives |
| Season 3 | June 2023 | WILDS — the jungle floor gives way |
| Season 4 | August 2023 | Last Resort — a heist season |
| OG season | November 2023 | The Chapter 1 map returns for a farewell run |
Chapter 5 (December 2023 – November 2024)
| Season | Started | Remembered for |
|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | December 2023 | Underground — a Mediterranean island of secrets |
| Season 2 | March 2024 | Myths & Mortals — the Greek gods arrive |
| Season 3 | May 2024 | Wrecked — a vehicular wasteland |
| Season 4 | August 2024 | Absolute Doom — Marvel returns, villain first |
| Remix season | November 2024 | A music-led remix of the Chapter 2 island |
Chapter 6 (December 2024 – November 2025)
| Season | Started | Remembered for |
|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | December 2024 | A Japan-inspired island of demons and hunters |
| Season 2 | February 2025 | Lawless — bank jobs and getaway vans |
| Season 3 | June 2025 | Super — a city of heroes |
| Season 4 | August 2025 | An insect invasion to close the chapter |
| Simpsons mini-season | November 2025 | Springfield lands on the island |
Chapter 7 (from late November 2025)
Chapter 7 opened in late November 2025 and its seasons have carried the game through 2026 — right up to the current Treasure Hunters mini-season, which launched in November 2026 and runs until the Chapter 7 end event in December. Eight years on from a single island and a bus, the formula has never really changed: new chapter, new island, same Loop — just told bigger every time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Fortnite seasons have there been?
More than 40 since October 2017, spread across seven chapters — including mini-seasons like OG, Remix and the Simpsons season alongside the numbered ones.
When did Fortnite Chapter 1 start and end?
Chapter 1 ran from October 2017 to October 2019, covering Seasons 1 to 10. It ended with the famous black hole event that briefly took the whole game offline before Chapter 2.
Which Fortnite season ended with the island flipping over?
Chapter 3 opened in December 2021 with the flip: the war against the Imagined Order ended with the entire island turning over to reveal a brand-new map on its underside.
What is the current Fortnite season?
The current season is Treasure Hunters, a Chapter 7 mini-season that launched in November 2026 and runs until the Chapter 7 end event in December 2026.
