What to know
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Update v39.30 deploys January 22, 2026, at 4 AM ET, following Epic’s biweekly schedule for Chapter 7 Season 1.
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Expect bug fixes, balance changes, and possible collabs like Chainsaw Man or Hatsune Miku/Godzilla bundles.
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A new Warner Bros. “Pimlico” mode launches around this patch, with creator gameplay dropping beforehand.
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Chapter 7 Season 1 wraps with v39.50 on February 19, before Season 2 on March 4.
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 1, titled “Pacific Break,” continues to evolve with the upcoming v39.30 update. As the second major patch of 2026, it aims to balance the current meta while introducing highly anticipated collaborative content.
Release Schedule
Servers go down for maintenance around 4 AM ET on January 22, 2026, typically lasting 2 hours until 6 AM ET. Epic Games maintains this rhythm to deliver fresh content in the Pacific Break theme of Chapter 7 Season 1.
Future patches follow: v39.40 on February 5 and v39.50 on February 19, marking the season’s end.
| Update | Date |
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| v39.30 | January 22, 2026 |
| v39.40 | February 5, 2026 |
| v39.50 | February 19, 2026 |
Expected Content and Leaks
Leaks point to themed cosmetics and collaborations returning or debuting, including Hatsune Miku, Godzilla originals, and Chainsaw Man skins.
A new “Pimlico” game mode, tied to Warner Bros., arrives with this update—content creators preview gameplay on January 21. Map tweaks at spots like Lethal Labs and Golden Coast, plus potential weapon buffs or reworks like the Burst Quad Launcher, circulate in rumors.
As per Fortnite Leaks, the upcoming update will include:
- Fall Guys Pimlico Mode
- Lobby Lag Delay Fix
- Shockwaves Unvaulted February 14
- Polo Prodigy Skin LEGO Update ?
- New Blitz Update
- New Blitz Map
- New Reload Update
- Reload Loot Pool Update
- New Pets Sidekicks
- New Jam Tracks
- New Skins, Emotes, Bundles, Packs
- New Icon Series Emotes
- New Car Body’s
- New Kicks
- Updated Item Shop Tabs
- Map Changes
- New Weapons or Items
- Unvaulted Weapons or Items
Chapter 7 Season 1 Context
Chapter 7 Season 1 launched November 29, 2025, introducing the Pacific Break map with new POIs and mechanics.
Recent v39.20 added South Park collab, extending through February 5. Make sure you finish Battle Pass quests soon, as v40.00 ushers Chapter 7 Season 2 on March 4, 2026.
Story and Map Teases
Rifts open at Lethal Labs’ Cradle, hinting at Zero Point shard hunts in alternate realities. The Cradle returns with a new sky rift color, advancing the storyline toward Zero Point rebuilding. Watch Golden Coast for OG mode additions soon after.
Patch notes drop closer to downtime on Epic’s site—stay updated for confirmed changes, cosmetics pricing, and live event rewards. This update refreshes gameplay amid Season 1’s final stretch.
