When does the Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 live event start?

The Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 grand finale, titled “Shattered,” marks the climactic resolution of the ongoing conflict between the Ice King and the Foundation.

Scheduled for Friday, June 5, this live event serves as the bridge between Season 2 and the arrival of Season 3. Participants can expect to witness the conclusion of this epic rivalry and, more importantly, secure exclusive rewards—provided they log in to witness the spectacle firsthand.

If you’re eager to catch the action and claim your loot, here is everything you need to know about the start times and unlock requirements.

When does the Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 event go live?

The “Shattered” event kicks off at 7 p.m. EDT on Friday, June 5. Check your local time below to ensure you don’t miss the start:

• Pacific Time: 4 p.m. PDT, June 5
• Eastern Time: 7 p.m. EDT, June 5
• Brasília Time: 8 p.m. BRT, June 5
• British Summer Time: 12 a.m. BST, June 6
• Central European Summer Time: 1 a.m. CEST, June 6
• Japan Standard Time: 8 a.m. JST, June 6
• Australian Eastern Standard Time: 9 a.m. AEST, June 6

How to access the Shattered live event

To jump into the event, navigate to the Discover tab in the Fortnite lobby. The event playlist will be highlighted in the top row. We highly recommend logging in at least 40 minutes early; servers are expected to be under heavy load, and joining early will help ensure you aren’t left in a queue when the event begins.

Event rewards and requirements

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Players who attend the event will earn two exclusive rewards: the Chaos Cutlasses pickaxe and the Bark Voyager sidekick.

While the pickaxe is awarded to everyone who participates, you must attend the event with at least one friend in your party to unlock the Bark Voyager sidekick. These items will be distributed to your account once Chapter 7 Season 3 officially launches on Saturday, June 6.

Source: Polygon