Fortnite v42.40 update is set to release on October 15 (Image via Fortnite)
Fortnite’s v42.40 update is almost here, and it’s a big one. The patch arrives on October 15, 2026, as the final major update of Chapter 7 Season 4 Override, landing at the halfway point of Fortnitemares 2026 with two new Sprites, the Obsession collaboration, and fresh end-of-season content for Battle Royale, Reload, and the Horde Rush LTM. With the season heading toward its November 1 close, this is the last significant content injection before Chapter 7 Season 4 wraps up, and there’s plenty arriving at once. The section below takes a look at the release date and time for the Fortnite v42.40 update. Join conversation Share your thoughts in the comments Be respectful · TOI community guidelines Fortnite update v42.40 goes live on October 15, 2026. Epic Games will take the servers offline at 4 AM ET for maintenance, consistent with the studio’s standard update timingsthroughout Chapter 7 Season 4. As with every update, Epic will disable matchmaking approximately 30 minutes before the servers go offline. Here are the release timings for the Fortnite v42.40 update across all major regions: North America Pacific Time (PT): 1:00 AM Mountain Time (MT): 2:00 AM Central Time (CT): 3:00 AM Eastern Time (ET): 4:00 AM Europe Greenwich Mean Time (GMT): 9:00 AM Central European Time (CET): 10:00 AM Eastern European Time (EET): 11:00 AM Asia India Standard Time (IST): 1:30 PM Singapore Standard Time (SGT): 4:00 PM Japan Standard Time (JST): 5:00 PM Oceania Australian Eastern Time (AEST): 6:00 PM New Zealand Time (NZST): 8:00 PM Downtime for v42.40 begins at 4 AM ET on October 15, 2026. Based on Epic’s standard two-hour maintenance window, servers are expected to return online at approximately 6 AM ET.
All Fortnite game modes, including Battle Royale, Zero Build, Reload, Horde Rush, and LEGO Fortnite, will be unavailable during the maintenance window. Download the update as soon as downtime begins so you’re ready to play the moment servers come back online. Maintenance windows can occasionally run longer depending on patch complexity, so check @FortniteStatus on X for live server updates if things run beyond the expected window. Two New Sprites: Honey and Obsession
The v42.40 update adds the Honey Sprite and the Obsession Sprite to the loot pool on October 15. Obsession Collaboration The Obsession collaboration lands on October 15 alongside the Obsession Sprite, with One Wish Willow arriving in the Item Shop. Check the shop after 6 AM ET once downtime clears for the full cosmetic lineup. The first-week Item Shop schedule didn’t include these skins, making October 15 the most likely launch window. New Loot Hacks and Match Overrides Six new Loot Hacks are expected with the v42.40 update, likely themed around Fortnitemares, along with at least three more Match Overrides during Fortnitemares 2026. This was all you needed to know about the Fortnite v42.40 update. Stay updated with the latest Asian Games 2026 news , check the Asian Games medal tally and complete Asian Games schedule .
Hazbin Hotel Hazbin Hotel was named in Epic’s official Fortnitemares announcement, with three outfits confirmed: Charlie Morningstar, Vaggie, and Alastor. Epic hasn’t given a confirmed date yet, but multiple outlets are pointing to this update. Fortnitemares kicked off with four Sprites: Spooky Dash, Vampire, The Deer, and Dumpster Dive. This update completes the full Fortnitemares Sprite set. Yeat in Fortnite Festival The Yeat collaboration is also expected with this update, bringing the rap artist into Fortnite Festival with new Jam Tracks and themed cosmetics. Full details on the Festival pass content are expected in the official patch notes when they drop at the start of downtime. Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.
If you’ve been working through the Sprite Checklist, this is your last chance to finish it before the season ends.