India, June 6 -- Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3, also known as "Runners," is one of the biggest updates of 2026. The new season brings a major content refresh, but players are currently facing downtime as Epic Games prepares the game for launch after the Shattered live event.

Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3 Release Date and Downtime

Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3 is set to begin on Saturday, June 6, 2026. However, the exact go-live time depends on server maintenance after the live event.

Before the new season starts, Fortnite goes offline following the Shattered live event, which marks the end of Chapter 7 Season 2. The servers enter downtime immediately after the event concludes.

Based on typical rollout patterns and current estimates, Fortnit...