Fortnite v5.0 Content Update Release Time Announced

Season 5 of Fortnite is set to see its first major content update in the v5.0 update being implemented by Epic Games on Tuesday, July 17th. 

Epic Games announced on the official Fortnite Twitter account that the v5.0 content update for its popular battle royale title will be released on July 17th at 8 AM EST/ 7 AM CST/ 6 AM PST/ 1200 GMT. 

There was no information regarding what the Fortnite v5.0 content will entail for players tomorrow, but it will likely be a very highly anticipated time for the community of the battle royale game. With Season 5 of Fortnite bringing a wide array of changes to the game, the community has been very anxious to see what would be the next major pieces of new content that Epic Games has in store. 

Discover what's new in the v5.0 Content Update!

Available tomorrow, July 17 at 8 AM Eastern Time (1200 GMT).

— Fortnite (@FortniteGame) July 16, 2018

From a new weapon to a new equipment or environmental locations, massive changes for Fortnite can always be filled with unexpected and worthwhile things, and the v5.0 content update will be expected to help keep the momentum that the beginning of Season 5 has brought to the video game giant that is Fortnite. 

Also be sure to keep a eye on the Twitter account for community member TwoEpicBuddies, as a new content update always allows the expert dataminer to discover unannounced cosmetic items, and the v5.0 update is looking to be no different. 

No official downtime was announced for the implementation of the battle royale title's v5.0 changes, so once 8 AM EST rolls around, players should be able to immediately jump into a match and see what new things that Epic Games has brought to its battle royale game. 

What are you hoping to see from the v5.0 content update for Fortnite? Let us know in the comments below!

(cover photo courtesy of Epic Games)