Fortnite live event start time and what could happen when the countdown hits zero

Fortnite is gearing up for a live event that could dramatically transform the island as we know it.

The current season of Fortnite, Chapter 5 Season 4 , has been a hit so far, and now as it ticks down to something new and enigmatic, players are being lured in by Epic Games' tantalising hints. After all, with a fantastic Marvel Battle Pass, numerous item shop additions like Iron Spider and Black Cat, and the upcoming 2024 Fortnitemares event , players have come to expect a bounty of treats from the season.

However, this could change as something significant appears to be coming to the island before the end of the season, signalled by a mysterious countdown timer that has appeared on the game's map. It's a big mystery on the map right now, so what can we anticipate from the live event that the countdown is leading to, and what will it involve?

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Here's everything you need to know about the start time of the upcoming Fortnite live event.

Fortnite live event start time.

The Fortnite live event is set to kick off at 7pm BST / 2pm EDT / 11am PDT on Saturday, October 5. This is confirmed by the in-game countdown timer, which is expected to trigger the event immediately after it hits zero.

To ensure your spot, it's recommended to join the game 30 minutes prior to the event, as servers may become crowded and potentially lock you out.

What can we expect from the Fortnite live event?

Hints dropped on Twitter by Fortnite suggest that this event is linked to the season's villain and secret skin, Doom. There's a high probability that whatever Doom initially came to the island for is now in his hands.

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If this turns out to be true, Fortnite's playable area could face destruction, leading to significant changes in navigation - but all of this is still speculative at this point.

Twitter user @ScyanYT theorizes that Iron Man will use the machine displaying the timer to manage the rift beacons around it, either opening a beacon or permanently sealing another.

Until the event concludes, we're left guessing about Doom's plans. Given Fortnite's history, it's possible that the entire playable area of the island could be dramatically affected.

Brace yourselves, as this could be a major event.