Overview
- Epic’s one-time Zero Hour finale went live at 2 p.m. ET and featured a crossover battle against the Dark Presence with giant allies like Godzilla, King Kong and a colossal Homer Simpson.
- Servers were taken offline minutes after the event for scheduled maintenance to deploy Update 39.00 (version 1.000.204), with outlets reporting return windows in the evening Eastern Time and some screens showing a roughly seven-hour timer near 9:30 p.m. ET.
- Chapter 7 shifts match entry from the Battle Bus to a tsunami “storm-surfing” drop and adds new traversal such as a wingsuit, according to hands-on previews and Epic demonstrations.
- Early previews highlight gameplay overhauls including a self‑revive item, drivable Reboot Vans for safer revives, and a “Be the Boss” mechanic that lets players briefly transform into defeated map bosses with unique powers.
- Pacific Break opens with high-profile collaborations including The Bride from Kill Bill and Marty McFly from Back to the Future, Lisa headlines Fortnite Festival, and players who log in during the event window receive the Yuki Yubari outfit.