Epic Games has decided it needs a little more time to get Fortnite working right again before we move onto Chapter 7 Season 2. The two-week delay was announced a day after the latest game update caused hitching and crashes when loading into the lobby or readying up for a match, the latest in a series of stability issues that have plagued Fortnite over the past month.
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 is now scheduled to begin on March 19.
We’re taking one more fortnite for next season – CH7S2 drops March 19
*opens the loot vault & starts cooking* pic.twitter.com/ilQCpXiD3S— Fortnite Status (@FortniteStatus) February 6, 2026
This rash of stability issues seemed to begin when the South Park collaboration event started on January 9. That update caused the UI in the game lobby to hitch every time a player did pretty much anything–emoting, choosing game modes, browsing the locker, etc. Those issues appeared to be solved with the update on January 22, but that patch caused new issues like game crashes and UI lag in matches, and it required both an extra round of emergency maintenance and a bonus game update to deal with the problems it introduced.
It’s understandable that Epic Games wants to ensure a stable experience for players. Taking the time to fix issues can lead to a much better season overall. Looking forward to what they bring once it’s ready!
Absolutely, prioritizing stability is crucial for maintaining a positive player experience. It’s interesting to see how game development often requires balancing new content with technical performance. Hopefully, this extra time will lead to some exciting improvements!