Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3 estimated release time and date (2024)

Everything we currently know about Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3: Wrecked.

Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3 will soon be upon us and there's plenty to get excited about coming in the new season. One big thing we know for sure is that Fallout is coming to Fortnite and we've had our first glimpse at the in-game Power Armour.

As we count down the days to the next Fortnite season we're being treated to teasers and leaks from both official Epic accounts as well as reliable leakers that have seldom been wrong in the past.

Without further ado, here's everything we know about Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3.

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Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3 estimated release time and date

The estimated release date for Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3 is Friday, 24th May 2024.

Typically, with a new Fortnite season the servers will go down a few hours before the new season goes live. If the usual pattern is followed, Chapter 5 Season 3 should go live anywhere from 10am BST. You can find more timezones listed below:

• UK: 10am (BST)
• Europe: 11am (CET)
• East Coast US: 5am (EST)
• West Coast US: 2am (PST)

It's worth noting that the update could take longer, as it did with the previous season, so the times listed here are estimates for now.

Everything we know about Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3

From posts by reliable leakers to official confirmations from Epic Games themselves, here's everything we know is coming to the next Fortnite season so far:

Season Name

Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3 is officially titled 'Wrecked', which lines up with the recently posted 18 second trailer on X from @FortniteGame where a large and rather ominous-looking sandstorm looks on track to engulf and potentially damage the island we currently know.

The name was confirmed via another official post on their X account using the hashtag 'FortniteC5S3Wrecked':

Fallout

As we mentioned earlier, we do know that Fallout is coming to Fortnite in the new season thanks to an official post from @FortniteGame on X (formerly Twitter).

Also, a recent video clip posted by the official Fortnite X account briefly shows T-60 Armor being worn by players in-game. This could mean that they're arriving as skins in the shop or as part of Wrecked's Battle Pass.

New Bus

The time has come to say a fond farewell to the bus so many of us have spent time in before a match, deciding where to drop and if we're feeling brave enough to go with everyone else.

Thanks to a set of posts on X from @FortniteGame (the official X account), it's almost certain that we'll be seeing a new Bus in Chapter 5 Season 3.

Monster Jam Collab

A Monster Jam collaboration has been rumoured for a while, but 24 second video posted to X by @FortniteGame gives the theory merit - it borderline confirms it!

Not only do we see the Battle Bus getting absolutely pummelled by several Monster Trucks, Epic actually mentions @MonsterJam in the tweet - we're pretty confident in saying there's some sort of collaboration on the way.

This may also mean that we'll be able to drive Monster Trucks in-game. After all, you need to get over the sand somehow!

With tricks like that and the potential to do our own, we can forgive them for the Bus.

Reliable leaker @ShiinaBR also posted on X that a Fortnite Monster Truck was seen at an official Monster Jam event recently, the same event where the Battle Bus was destroyed.

Metallica

Thanks to a post by reliable leaker @FNChiefAko on X (formerly Twitter) we know that there could be a Metallica collaboration as well.

At this time, it's important to note that nothing has officially been confirmed, so this is currently speculation.

New Vehicle Designs

Speaking of vehicles, a potential new vehicle design has been teased through official merch items send to content creators as posted by @ShiinaBR on X. Alongside a license plate and plush toy, a familiar-looking yet new vehicle can be seen inside a box with a big Fortnite logo on it.

The car itself matches the style seen in recent official teasers and trailers, it looks ready to take on plenty of sand!

Sharkbait Ship POI

A post from another reliable leaker, @HYPEX, on X hints that there could be a new water-dwelling POI to explore next season - the Sharkbait Ship. When you look at it's estimated sized against Midas' Yacht, this could be a particularly interesting place for fast paced fights.

An official teaser image posted to @FortniteGame shows the new Sharkbait Ship and, if you're venturing onto the Island now, you can see the Ship emerging from the sandstorm on the edge of the map. It's worth taking a look at !

New Skins

Reliable leaker @HYPEX on X posted a list of the potential new skins coming to Fortnite Wrecked.

The 'Red Helmet' skin is the only one that has been spotted in official posts so far, however the design of the rest of the skins matches the vibe for next season.

Marvel Event

A post from leaker @HYPEX on twitter, as well as one from @ShiinaBR, on X hints at the possibility of a Marvel collaboration and mini-event later in Season 3.

This theory does fit quite well as Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3's active time matches the window for the new Deadpool and Wolverine movie coming out in July.

Again, we need to point out that this is just speculation and nothing has been confirmed by Epic Games at the time of writing.

Pirates of the Caribbean Collab

A leak posted by @HYPEX on X suggests that a Pirates of the Caribbean collaboration event could be arriving for Rocket Racing during Wrecked. Although, some are speculating that the hints could be learning towards One Piece instead.

(Also it should be One Piece, because One Piece is better - Lottie)

Vehicle Weapon Attachments

Another post by reliable leaker @HYPEX on X suggests that Vehicle Weapon Attachments could be making appearance in the next Fortnite season.

Weapons

The small video clip posted to X by @FortniteGame not only shows T-60 armor being worn in-game, it also potentially shows a few new and returning weapons - including a Flamethrower.

A post by reliable leaker @HYPEX suggests the Combat AR weapon will be returning in Chapter 5 Season 3.

Also, @HYPEX posted on X that the Combat Shotgun could be returning soon.

Fortnite and Fall Guys Collaboration

Rumours, such as the one posted by @ShiinaBR on X, are hinting at a possible Fall Guys and Fortnite collaboration coming this season. At the moment, the general feel is that this could happen in June, so not very long to wait at all if it's true!

Removal of some named locations

Fortnite leakers across X, like @ShiinaBR, have shared reports that several named locations, or Points of Interest, will be removed in the upcoming season. Two are the Olympus-themed places, while the remaining two are POI's that have been around for a decent amount of time.

That's it for now! We'll update this page as more information is released about Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3: Wrecked.