Fortnite Rocket Launch: Start Date, Countdown, and Free Rewards Unveiled
Epic Games is set to launch the next Fortnite live event on Saturday, February 28. Players who tune in will receive a special cosmetic reward. The event is scheduled to start at 3:30 PM Eastern Time and is expected to last under five minutes.
Fortnite Rocket Launch Event Countdown and Schedule
To ensure you don’t miss the event, players must join a match before 3:30 PM ET. The event will be part of the Battle Royale mode, so it’s advisable to queue for a match around 3:25 PM. Below is a breakdown of the start times in various regions:
| Country / Region | Local Date | Local Time |
|---|---|---|
| United States (PT) | February 28 | 12:30 PM |
| United States (MT) | February 28 | 1:30 PM |
| United States (CT) | February 28 | 2:30 PM |
| United States (ET) | February 28 | 3:30 PM |
| Canada (Toronto – ET) | February 28 | 3:30 PM |
| Brazil (BRT) | February 28 | 5:30 PM |
| Argentina (ART) | February 28 | 5:30 PM |
| United Kingdom (GMT) | February 28 | 8:30 PM |
| Global (UTC) | February 28 | 8:30 PM |
| Germany (CET) | February 28 | 9:30 PM |
| France (CET) | February 28 | 9:30 PM |
| Spain (CET) | February 28 | 9:30 PM |
| Poland (CET) | February 28 | 9:30 PM |
| Greece (EET) | February 28 | 10:30 PM |
| Turkey (TRT) | February 28 | 11:30 PM |
| Saudi Arabia (AST) | February 28 | 11:30 PM |
| UAE (GST) | March 1 | 12:30 AM |
| India (IST) | March 1 | 2:00 AM |
| China (CST) | March 1 | 4:30 AM |
| South Korea (KST) | March 1 | 5:30 AM |
| Japan (JST) | March 1 | 5:30 AM |
| Australia – Sydney (AEDT) | March 1 | 7:30 AM |
| New Zealand (NZDT) | March 1 | 9:30 AM |
Exclusive Rewards for Participants
Attendees of the Fortnite rocket launch will have the chance to unlock an exclusive loading screen. This reward highlights key lore characters such as Jonesy and Hope. Players will also get an early glimpse of a new skin variant from The Order, previously leaked in Fortnite Chapter 7 – Season 2 Battle Pass.
For those eager to maximize their gameplay before the event begins, engaging in popular Fortnite XP maps can help level up quickly. Players can also secure additional free skins in the lead-up to the season launch.
Be ready to join the Fortnite rocket launch event on February 28 and claim your rewards!
