When is the next Fortnite update? v39.20 release date and more

Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 1 Pacific Break has been live for over a month, and it has resulted in the introduction of a variety of new things. However, it has been some time since a new content drop, and fans are eagerly waiting for fresh things to make their way into the battle royale experience.
Following the Winterfest activities and the company-wide winter break at Epic Games, the next patch in the form of v39.20 is around the corner. It is expected to introduce new content, ensuring that the experience remains fresh for all users.
In the section below, we take a detailed look at when the next major Fortnite update will be.

Fortnite v39.20 update release date

According to prominent community leakers, the next major Fortnite update, i.e., patch v39.20, is expected to arrive on Thursday, January 9, 2026. Accordingly, you only have to wait for a week for new content in the battle royale experience.
The studio has been on a holiday break since December 22, 2025, and employees are scheduled to return now. Accordingly, there will be a variety of things that the developers will introduce very soon.

What to expect from the new Fortnite update?

While Epic Games has not particularly released the official patch notes, the v39.20 update is rumored to be a major introduction. Data-miners suggest that this patch will mark the launch of a new OG Pass, and the same will be introducing classic skins and vintage cosmetics for a limited time. Besides that, this update is expected to:

• Winterfest conclusion: The update will likely clean up the remaining Winterfest assets and return the island to its standard tropical Pacific state.
• New collaborations: The upcoming January collaborations, such as the rumored Silent Hill and Wicked crossovers, are expected to be introduced in v39.20.

Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 1 schedule

Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 1 has been structured in several major updates. Here is a list of them:

• December 1: v39.00
• December 11: v39.10
• December 18: v39.11
• January 9: v39.20 (expected)

There will likely be a few other updates released before Chapter 7 Season 1 draws to an end in the coming months.

Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 1 end date

Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 1 Pacific Break will be concluding on March 4, 2026. As a result, you still have two more months of this Chapter, and there will be regular content drops to keep you engaged. The developers will likely reveal further details about the upcoming season towards the end of February.