Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 is all set to release (Image via Fortnite)Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Override is nearly here, with the v42.00 patch scheduled to release on August 20, 2026. It’s adding a whole new theme to the battle royale experience, with several gaming legends hopping into the game.Aside from the massive collaborations, the upcoming season will also end up introducing a reshuffled map, a new Battle Pass, fresh weapons and items, and much more. In the section below, we provide you with details about the Fortnite v42.00 update release date and time for all regions.Fortnite v42.00 update release date and timeThe Fortnite v42.00 update is officially confirmed to go live on August 20, 2026. The downtime for it begins at 2 AM ET / 6 AM UTC, with matchmaking ending shortly beforehand.As always, Epic will take the servers offline for maintenance ahead of the patch. All Fortnite game modes, including Battle Royale, Zero Build, Reload, Fortnite OG, and LEGO Fortnite, will be offline during the downtime window.Expected maintenance time is around five hours, with the estimated return time being around 7 AM ET / 11 AM UTC.Fortnite v42.00 update release times for all regionsListed below are the regional release timings for the Fortnite v42.00 update:North AmericaPacific Time (PT): 11:00 PM (Aug 19)Mountain Time (MT): 12:00 AMCentral Time (CT): 1:00 AMEastern Time (ET): 2:00 AMEuropeGreenwich Mean Time (GMT): 6:00 AMCentral European Time (CET): 7:00 AMEastern European Time (EET): 8:00 AMAsiaIndia Standard Time (IST): 11:30 AMSingapore Standard Time (SGT): 2:00 PMJapan Standard Time (JST): 3:00 PMOceaniaAustralian Eastern Standard Time (AEST): 4:00 PMNew Zealand Standard Time (NZST): 6:00 PMWhat's new in Fortnite v42.00?The Fortnite v42.00 update is headlined by the launch of Override. There are going to be major gaming-culture collaborations, with characters like Sonic the Hedgehog, Persona, Tetris, Pac-Man, Crash Bandicoot, Spyro, and Mega Man all tied to the season. The Override Battle Pass has also been revealed, bringing eight skins to the tier track, including Geno and Sonic the Hedgehog.Alongside the new cast of characters, you can expect a reshuffled map, along with new weapons and items such as Mega Man's Blaster and Sonic's Dash Boots. The Sprite is also going to stay in Season 4, and a new batch of Sprites have already been teased ahead of launch.Override is expected to be the last full-length season of Chapter 7, with a shorter mini-season likely to follow and close out the chapter, similar to how previous chapters have wrapped up with a condensed final run.Fortnite v42.00 maintenance scheduleAs mentioned above, Epic Games will take the servers offline for approximately five hours, starting at 2 AM ET / 6 AM UTC. The servers are expected to return at around 7 AM ET / 11 AM UTC. Maintenance can occasionally run longer depending on patch complexity, so treat these as estimates rather than a locked-in schedule.You are advised to follow @FortniteStatus on X to track server status in real time ahead of and throughout the v42.00 maintenance window.This was all you needed to know about the Fortnite v42.00 update release date.