Fortnite live event start time – when your battle for the island begins in Super Showdown

Fortnite is preparing for a new live event that pits you and your superpowered allies against the island's current villains and an enigmatic new kaiju.

Fortnite has been on quite a roll in its Super season (aside from the prolonged downtime acknowledged by Epic Games, which resulted in a significant wait for players), especially with the introduction of the Blitz Royale mode and the Mega City Reborn update. These additions have transformed a five-minute burst of firepower into a core part of the Fortnite experience.

Not to mention the enthusiasm players have shown for the season's superhero theme, rushing through the Super Battle Pass and collecting Fantastic Four cosmetics in tribute to the ongoing cinematic superhero revival. However, there's still plenty more to come before the season wraps up. The next Fortnite live event will thrust you into a major new battle in a Super Showdown seemingly masterminded by Mask Maker Daigo and Kor.

It promises to be a thrilling time, and even if you're not a fan, it's not the end of the world as there's still extra time to enjoy the rest of the season. And let's face it, blasting pieces off a giant tentacled kaiju is hard to resist.

But when exactly can we anticipate confronting the giant tentacled beast awaiting us at the event? Here's what you need to know about the Fortnite live event start time.

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Fortnite live event start time

The Fortnite live event is scheduled to kick off at 11.30am PDT / 2.30pm EDT / 7.30pm BST on Saturday, August 2. This timing was first mentioned when we examined the Super Showdown live event start date, following an announcement via a tweet from Epic Games. The lobby for the event will open in-game half an hour prior to the expected start time, allowing players to join without facing significant wait times, before the event itself kicks into gear and lets you tear a new kaiju baddie to pieces.

This event promises to be a significant occasion and a grand farewell to the current season, which has been well-received by players. Once it concludes, it'll be time to gaze towards the future – a trait that Fortnite fans are renowned for.