Fortnite ‘The Big Bang’ live event start time

“The Big Bang” is Fortnite’s first live event that’s teased to carry a couple of “new beginning” for the sport, in line with developer Epic Games.

The event is the tip to Fortnite OG’s schedule of rotating maps from Chapter 1, which itself ended with a “black hole” event that launched a brand new Chapter and sequence of main additions.

“The Big Bang” seems to be a nod to this finale, and is rumored to introduce some equally game-changing options — all ushered in by a musical look by Eminem. Here’s every part we all know, and what time the live event begins in your time zone.

Fortnite live event start time: When does the ‘The Big Bang’ event start?

Update (Dec. 2, 2:10 p.m. ET): “The Big Bang” event is technically occurring now (from 2 p.m. ET), however for these nonetheless queuing to enter the sport, don’t fret; developer Epic Games is operating two extra reveals at this time to fulfill demand. The timings of those are unknown, however we’d advocate ready till you’ve gained entry to the foyer, then holding tight for the efficiency to start.

Original story: Fortnite’s “The Big Bang” live event begins on Saturday, Dec. 2, on the following instances:

• 11 a.m. PST for the West Coast of North America
• 2 p.m. EST for the East Coast of North America
• 7 p.m. GMT for the U.Ok.
• 8 p.m. CEST for west mainland Europe
• 4 a.m. JST in Japan (Dec. 3)

Matchmaking for modes made by Epic — together with Battle Royale and Zero Build — will go offline two hours earlier than the prior instances, paving the way in which for the live event to take heart stage.

You can be a part of the “The Big Bang” event itself half-hour earlier than it begins — at 1:30 p.m. EST, or your native equal — which we’d advocate doing in case capability is restricted, as has been the case with Fortnite occasions prior to now. In different phrases, it’s finest to reach early to keep away from disappointment!

The live event may be accessed from all variations of the sport, together with streamed variations through providers equivalent to Xbox Cloud Gaming, if you happen to don’t occur to be at your console or PC on the time.

What can we count on from Fortnite’s ‘The Big Bang’ event?

Teasers and leaks for “The Big Bang” suggests hybrid of a Fortnite seasonal finale — which function an interactive expertise which concludes the season and tees up a brand new storyline — and Fortnite’s live shows, which Eminem is confirmed to function. As such, these attending the event will obtain an unique Loading Screen for collaborating to commemorate the efficiency:

Image: Epic Games

Beyond that, particulars are skinny on the bottom. Fortnite leakers equivalent to ShiinaBR on Twitter / X are being respectful of spoilers and are conserving specifics to themselves, with the tease that it’s “NOT just a concert.” So what else can we count on?

For one, the teaser picture for the event includes a llama, a creature that’s been a Fortnite staple because the Battle Royale mode’s debut. However, that is considered linked to a crafting mode in collaboration with LEGO, which has been teased on social media within the weeks resulting in the event.

The microphone and guitar within the teaser picture, in the meantime, is believed to be tied to a brand new “Festival” mode. These new modes, plus a Rocket League-impressed “Rocket Racing” mode, are prompt to be rolled out throughout the first week of Chapter 5, which can go live within the day or two of the live event. This additionally traces up with the cryptic point out of “new rules” in an official teaser:

How precisely these modes will seem as a part of the event is unknown, however with an enormous variety of eyeballs watching this season finale, it’s the right place to advertise them.

Either method, when the “The Big Bang” concludes, count on a interval of downtime. With these rumored new modes and doable different options on the way in which, we gained’t be taking part in once more till someday on Sunday, and even Monday.

In the meantime, if you happen to’re seeking to unlock this season’s Battle Pass skins earlier than they disappear for good, we advocate discovering gnome areas for some straightforward bonus XP.