Fortnite Chapter 7: Start Date, New Map, And Everything We Know So Far

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Epic’s Simpsons season is short-lived — Chapter 7 (aka “Chapter Seven”) is slated to land with a brand-new map, fresh weapons, and a wave of high-profile collabs that could reshape the meta.

Leaks and teases point to movie-flavored content (Kill Bill is one of the likeliest collabs).

Fortnite’s chapter changes are the game’s biggest annual moment, and Chapter 7 already looks unusually well-leaked for something that’s still weeks away. Epic appears to be aiming for a map with a Los Angeles vibe plus a desert biome, new weapons in the loot pool, and several movie tie-ins — Harry Potter, James Bond, SpongeBob, and Kill Bill have all been mentioned in data and rumor dumps.

When will Fortnite Chapter 7 begin?

Chapter 7 is currently scheduled to start the evening of Saturday, November 29.

Will the Simpsons season get a live finale?

Yes. Epic teased an “End of Chapter” event for November 29 after the Simpsons takeover live event on November 1. Expect story closure — and the usual map-shattering spectacle — that will segue directly into Chapter 7.

What will Chapter 7’s theme be?

Leaks point to a Los Angeles–styled opening map with a desert biome to explore. The repeated use of the spelled-out phrase “Chapter Seven” has fueled speculation that Epic is reviving Fortnite’s old storyline — specifically, The Seven (the meta-Avengers-esque group that vanished during Chapter 3).

“You people are just imagining things. Let’s take a big breath, count to 10 and let it go. Here we go: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, SEVEN, 8, 9, 10. Do we feel better now? Relaxation is the key!” — Mark Rein (tweet, Nov 7, 2025)

Mark Rein’s playful tweet on November 7 only stoked those theories further — the hints are subtle, but consistent enough that a storyline callback is now one of the more plausible outcomes.

Which collabs are expected?

Rumors and datamines list several big-name properties: Harry Potter, SpongeBob SquarePants, James Bond, Kill Bill, and more K-pop Demon Hunters content. Of those, Kill Bill has received direct teases from Epic, making The Bride (Uma Thurman) the leading candidate for the Chapter 7 Season 1 battle pass.

What about the Chapter 7 battle pass?

With Kill Bill teased publicly, The Bride looks likely to appear on the Season 1 pass. If The Seven are returning in some form, expect one or more of those characters to be unlockable on the pass too — they were recurring battle-pass staples in Fortnite’s earlier eras.

Fortnite Festival and other modes

Fortnite Festival is also starting a new season alongside Chapter 7, which suggests a meaningful update. Files have hinted at karaoke-style vocal charts (similar to Rock Band) being added over time, and third-party peripheral announcements have fans hoping Festival’s next season could lean into rhythm gameplay enhancements. No concrete Festival Season 11 leaks have surfaced yet, but the signs point to a potentially significant update.

We’ll keep this space updated as more official details and leaks surface — chapter launches move fast, and Epic loves to surprise us right up to the event.

By Phil Owen

3 min read · Nov 14, 2025