Fortnite’s next season is tentatively planned to launch after downtime on November 1–2, 2025, with reports broadly pointing to Chapter 6 Season 5 beginning around November 1, 2025, and potentially extending into a November 2–3 rollout window depending on downtime length and any delays. If accurate, you’d typically see a brief maintenance period followed by a new Battle Pass, a refreshed map or map events, and new crossover content teased by Epic Games. What to expect based on current patterns

• Downtime and launch window: New seasons usually drop after an offline period of several hours. Expect servers to go offline, then come back with the Season 5 content once the update is ready.
• Content themes and crossovers: Fortnight seasons often feature prominent collaborations or thematic shifts. Recent hints have pointed toward major crossovers and potential map changes, with ongoing speculation about big IP integrations.
• Battle Pass and rewards: A fresh Battle Pass typically accompanies the season, featuring new skins, cosmetics, and challenges tailored to the season’s theme.

How to stay up to date

• Check official Fortnite channels around the end of October 2025 (Epic Games’ site, Twitter/X, and in-game news tab) for confirmed dates, downtime times, and the official Season 5 reveal.
• Be prepared for minor schedule shifts: historically, launch times can slip a few hours if maintenance runs long.

If you’d like, I can pull the latest official announcements and summarize the confirmed launch date and expected features as soon as they’re published.