The highly anticipated Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2 (v34.20) servers are set to activate at 5:30 AM Eastern Time on March 25, 2025. This update marks the second significant chapter in this season’s storyline. Players can expect exciting new features introduced in Ballistic, as well as enhancements from the LEGO Fortnite content that debuted on March 11, 2025.
While some updates stem from leaks, which may change, several elements have been confirmed by Epic Games, including the much-anticipated launch of Fortnite Chapter OG Season 3.
To help you prepare, here’s a detailed schedule of when the Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2 (v34.20) servers will be available for players across various global time zones.
Release Schedule for Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2 (v34.20)
As confirmed, the servers will go live at 5:30 AM Eastern Time. Please keep in mind that this time is subject to potential adjustments.
Although you may have the opportunity to download update v34.20 in advance, logging in will not be possible until matchmaking resumes and servers are online.
For Players in the United States and Europe
For players in the United States or Europe, server activation will occur during the early morning hours. For many, it will be just in time to dive into Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2 (v34.20). Below are the server activation times for major U.S. and European time zones:
- 2:30 AM Pacific Time (PT)
- 4:30 AM Central Time (CT)
- 5:30 AM Eastern Time (ET)
- 5:30 AM Atlantic Standard Time (AST)
- 9:30 AM Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
- 10:30 AM Middle European Time (MET)
- 11:30 AM Eastern European Time (EET)
For Players in Asia and Australia
For gamers located in Asia and Australia, the servers are expected to come online in the late afternoon or early evening. This timing should facilitate a smooth transition back into gameplay once downtime is over. Here are the corresponding activation times:
- 2:30 PM Pakistan Standard Time (PKT)
- 3:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST)
- 5:30 PM Singapore Time (SGT)
- 6:30 PM Japan Standard Time (JST)
- 8:30 PM Australia Eastern Time (AET)
- 10:30 PM Samoa Standard Time (SST)
Countdown Timer for Release
To keep track of the launch of Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2 (v34.20), refer to the countdown timer below: