Recent leaks suggest that Epic Games may be altering its established pattern for Fortnite seasons, moving away from the tradition of having four Seasons followed by a throwback Chapter. This trend was initially set during Chapter 4, where players experienced four Seasons culminating in a nostalgic return to Chapter 1. Following that brief throwback, Chapter 5 commenced, adopting a similar format with Chapter 2: Remix preceding Chapter 6.
The insights into these shifts have been shared by prominent leakers such as @Loolo_WRLD, @fnmuffins, and @ddman_12. This collaborative effort has provided some credible information, particularly given @Loolo_WRLD‘s history of accurate leaks, including news on the forthcoming “Hookshot” item in Mortal Kombat. Let’s delve deeper into the implications for Chapter 6.
Implications of No Throwback in Chapter 6
The current leaks indicate that Chapter 6 is on track to feature five distinct Seasons. This forecast is supported by the continued presence of the “TurtleIsland”plugin, which governs the island’s map and is expected to remain active until the onset of Chapter 7 Season 1 (version 38.00).
Typically, a throwback to an earlier chapter would necessitate alterations within the plugin, corresponding with a map change. However, indications show that this is not currently planned. Consequently, Chapter 6 is likely to unfold with five full Seasons, potentially concluding around December 2025.
This timeline raises the question of whether Epic Games intends to kick off Chapter 7 in 2026, aligning each storyline phase to run annually from January through December. While this remains speculative, it aligns neatly with current trends.
Such a strategy could enhance content planning, particularly for seasonal events like Winterfest, as the entire year’s festivities would belong to one Chapter rather than being split across two. Although this would mark a significant change in the duration of Chapters, it likely won’t impact the player experience too dramatically.
For now, the community’s attention should shift to the much-anticipated Fortnite v34.10 update scheduled for March 11, 2025, signifying the inaugural major update of Chapter 6 Season 2.