Key Points
- Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3, titled Runners, launches June 6, 2026.
- Downtime for the update starts at 4 AM ET.
- The season features a tropical theme with returning Sprites for buffs.
- The Runners Battle Pass includes eight new skins and costs 800 V-Bucks.
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3, officially named Runners, is set to launch on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The update will require server downtime, scheduled to begin at 4 AM Eastern Time. This new season introduces a tropical island theme, promising a fresh environment for players.
The season's theme is centered around a tropical setting, and it marks the return of Sprites. These small creatures previously attached to players' backs, offering buffs to weapons and movement. A recent gameplay trailer showcased these abilities, highlighting enhanced weapon damage and traversal improvements like higher jumps and faster movement.
The Runners Battle Pass
The Runners Battle Pass will be available for 800 V-Bucks, which converts to approximately $8.99. Players who subscribe to Fortnite Crew will also receive it as part of their subscription. The Battle Pass features a total of eight new skins. Among the confirmed skins are an armored version of Cerberus, Ninja Hope, a comic book-styled John Wick accompanied by his dog as a Sidekick, Doctor Slone in new armor, a remixed PJ, and Twitch streamer TheBurntPeanut. The cosmetic for TheBurntPeanut may be linked to the new Sprite system.
New Content and Potential Collaborations
Beyond the Battle Pass, the season is expected to introduce new weapons, including the Chaos Reloader Assault Rifle and the Triple Barrel Shotgun. Mobility items called The Seven Power Boots are also hinted at, alongside leaks suggesting a volcano on the updated map which is anticipated to see significant changes. Rumors also point to potential collaborations with franchises such as Masters of the Universe, Lilo & Stitch, Kingdom Hearts, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and Cyberpunk: Edgerunners.
Epic Games has been steadily updating Fortnite, with recent coverage focusing on its successful return to iOS shattering download records and player discussions around new cosmetic items like a new bikini skin.