When is the next Fortnite update? Release date and what to expect from the new 36.10 update

When is the next Fortnite update? Release date and what to expect from the new 36.10 update Newspoint | 17/06/2025 21:39:15

More Fortnite treats are on the horizon, and although the upcoming update will be the last for a while, it's brimming with new content.

's Super season has been quite impressive so far, not just due to its packed and exclusive . The game has made a comeback with its ammo-loading weapons and a fresh superhero theme featuring Superman and Robin, along with a host of thrilling new abilities.

Players are having a blast – and it's great news because the next set of changes are likely to be the last for a while.

is once again planning to take a summer break, reducing its workforce to a smaller team tasked with handling major catastrophes. This means that the next Fortnite update will be the last for about a month as the team will be largely out of office from Tuesday, June 17 to Tuesday, July 15.

It's a bit of a wait for more, so expectations are high that the next Fortnite update will keep players entertained. Fortunately, Epic Games has become quite adept at this sort of thing, and with more content on the way to provide players with more activities, there's still a good chance that players won't be left twiddling their thumbs. Here's what you need to know about the next Fortnite update.

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When is the next Fortnite update?

The forthcoming Fortnite update is set to arrive on Wednesday, 18 June, as confirmed by the

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with the release of patch v36.10. This is a day later than the usual Tuesdays that Epic typically rolls out Fortnite updates, but we anticipate the release time to be the same as usual, going live at 1am PDT / 4am EDT / 9am BST.

Gamers will be ejected from the game 30 minutes prior to servers shutting down for the next Fortnite update, and they'll likely be back up after approximately two and a half hours max, given that this isn't a new season or new chapter. We'll keep an eye on the game's socials for updates.

What's in the next Fortnite update?

The upcoming Fortnite update is actually quite impressive, with several new features set to appear across the game. They include the following, with many details being revealed in a list by leaker

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The new Fortnite Blitz mode, designed for mobile with roguelike stylings with access available to all players (
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The new Lego Fortnite Expeditions mode, featuring playable classes based on this season's new characters
The arrival of the Fortnite UEFN Squid Game collaboration
More Superman cosmetics in the Secret Skin portion of the Battle Pass
A new Fortnite festival season and headliner
The arrival of the new Battle Bus SUV
A summer event that delivers Ice Cream and Slap Juice (
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There's a lot to prepare for, but thankfully, we've got plenty of time to dive into it all. It might be some time until the next Fortnite update after this one, but at least we'll be occupied in the meantime.