When is the next Fortnite Live Event?

Update v31.30 went live on October 1st around 6:00am ET, and it added quite a bit of content to Fortnite. As many players will know, October is all about celebrating Fortnitemares, and this patch has brought many of the necessary elements for a great Halloween event, but that wasn't all.

According to leakers, this patch added an unexpected live event to game files, and it seems Fortnite players will be able to see it before the end of the week. This guide tells players what they need to know about the first live event in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 4, and fans should make sure to write down this information so they don't miss any of it.

Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 4 Live Event Time

Although the Battle Royale map didn't undergo many changes when the v31.30 update went live, a countdown appeared on the island and it indicates when the upcoming live event will take place in Fortnite.

Chapter 5 Season 4 event countdown in the game is located west of Reckless Railwayssouth of the road leading from the railway station to Placid Pumps. According to the countdown, the Fortnite live event will take place on Saturday, October 5 at 2 p.m. ET.

What will happen during Live Events in Fortnite?

Currently, it is unknown what will happen when the countdown near Reckless Railways reaches zero. While events are usually related to the story of the game and the story of the season, that may not be the case this time.

Fortnitemares is rumored to start a few days after the event, so it's possible that this could be a prelude to the Fortnitemares event in Fortnite. Several characters from other franchises, such as Disney Villains and SAW characters, are rumored to join the skin pool in Fortniteand that may be exactly how they are officially affiliated Fortnite-universe.