
Fortnite Update 39.50 is the last major patch of Chapter 7 Season 1, and Epic is going all-in. Dropping on February 19, 2026, at 4 AM ET after a 1–2 hour maintenance window, this update brings anime collabs, a new weapon, seasonal events, and key story beats.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Release Date | February 19, 2026 |
| Downtime | 4 AM ET, 1–2 hours |
| Key Highlight | Solo Leveling Collab + Lantern Fest |
| New Weapon | Seven Cannon |
| Season End | March 19, 2026 (Ch. 7 S2) |

The Fortnite Reload Lantern Fest returns in celebration of Ramadan, this year centered on Reload mode. Epic has teased a brand-new Ramadan-themed skin earnable for free via the Lantern Fest Cup. Players can also grind Lantern Fest Reload quests for additional free cosmetics. The Reload Rank will simultaneously reset, giving everyone a fresh climb to Unreal.
One of the most anticipated Fortnite anime crossovers arrives with v39.50. Epic confirmed the collab via an official teaser referencing Sung Jin-woo’s “E-Rank, no potential” status. Per reliable leaker AdiraFNInfo, expect three skins:
Potential pickaxes include Kasaka’s Venom Fang and Demon King’s Longsword. Skins are expected to cost 1,500–2,000 V-Bucks each, with a bundle around 2,800–3,500 V-Bucks. No Mythic weapons are confirmed yet.
Check out the Fortnite Kingdom Hearts Collab Leaks to see what’s coming next season.
Originally teased through sword renders for Kafka and Blade, the Fortnite x Honkai Star Rail collab officially enters the game with 39.50. However, the skins won’t be available to purchase until February 26, 2026. Players can earn these cosmetics for free through the Epic Games Store cross-promotion between Fortnite and Honkai Star Rail.
The return of The Seven faction to Golden Coast is imminent, and 39.50 is seeding the story with the Seven Cannon a new pulse-based weapon inspired by the legendary group. Expect mechanics similar to Chapter 2 Season 7’s Rail Gun. The weapon’s files will likely land in the update but won’t be fully activated until February 23, 2026, the official Seven return date.
The Back to the Future DeLorean is back on Golden Coast. Hit 88 KM/H to trigger time travel and unlock special loot — a mechanic fans enjoyed at Chapter 7 Season 1’s launch.
Via the Epic Games Store cross-promotion, the Grace Ashcroft skin will be added to files with 39.50 but won’t be usable until March 2026, aligned with Resident Evil Requiem’s release.
With the Seven’s return confirmed for February 23, Epic is ramping up Chapter 7 Season 1’s final story arc. New story quests tied to the Dark Voyager and The Seven will drop with 39.50, potentially setting up the season’s closing live event.
Insider Gaming reports 39.50 may also surface details about the rumored Looney Tunes collab, though full confirmation is pending.
| Content | Status | Available |
|---|---|---|
| Lantern Fest Event + Quests | Confirmed | Feb 19 |
| Solo Leveling Skins | Confirmed | Feb 19 |
| Honkai Star Rail Skins | Confirmed | Feb 26 |
| Seven Cannon | Expected | Feb 23 |
| DeLorean Return | Confirmed | Feb 19 |
| Grace Ashcroft Skin | Expected | March 2026 |
| New Story Quests | Expected | Feb 19 |
| Reload Rank Reset | Confirmed | Feb 19 |
February 19, 2026 at 4 AM ET, with 1–2 hours of server downtime.
Sung Jin-woo, Cha Hae-in, and likely Igris the Bloodred or Beru, plus additional pickaxes and cosmetics.
A free skin is expected through the Lantern Fest Cup. Additional free cosmetics come from completing Lantern Fest quests.
No — 39.50 is the last major update, but Season 1 runs until March 19, 2026 when Chapter 7 Season 2 launches.
A new pulse-type weapon inspired by The Seven faction, expected to function like the Chapter 2 Season 7 Rail Gun. It activates around February 23, 2026.