Get ready, Fortnite fans: the epic live event countdown ends on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 2 PM ET, when the Season-ending “Death Star Sabotage” event kicks off, plunging players into a thrilling Star Wars crossover battle to save the galaxy from Emperor Palpatine’s ultimate weapon. This immersive, interactive event promises to be a grand finale to Chapter 6 Season 3, with players able to pilot iconic X-Wings and TIE Fighters before the countdown hits zero and the mission begins. Don’t miss your chance to be part of Fortnite history as the fate of the galaxy hangs in the balance.
Below we list out the start times for the countdown timer in your region, as well as what we know based on datamines on what may happen when the timer finishes.
Fortnite live event time: When does the countdown end?
The Fortnite live event countdown ends on Saturday, June 7, 2025, with the highly anticipated “Death Star Sabotage” event starting at 11:00 AM PT / 2:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM BST. Players are encouraged to log in early, as the event tile will appear in the Discover tab from 9:00 AM PT, allowing time to prepare by flying X-Wings or TIE Fighters before the event begins. This season-ending live event promises an immersive, interactive experience where players unite to sabotage the Death Star and thwart Emperor Palpatine’s plans, marking a dramatic conclusion to the Galactic Battle season.
Based on what we’re seeing in game, the live event countdown will end on Saturday, Aug. 10 in most regions at the following times:
- 11 a.m. PDT for the west coast of North America
- 2 p.m. EDT for the east coast of North America
- 7 p.m. BST for the U.K.
- 8 p.m. CEST for western Europe/Paris
- 3 a.m. JST for Japan/Tokyo on Aug. 11
- 4 a.m. AET for Australia/Sydney on Aug. 11
Note you should hop into game shortly before this, loot up, and head over to Brutal Beachhead if you want to see what’s going to happen.
What’s going to happen in Fortnite when the countdown timer ends?
When the countdown timer in Fortnite reaches zero, a special live event begins that marks a significant moment in the game, often signaling the end of a season or a unique celebration. Players can join a dedicated event mode that appears about 30 minutes before the countdown ends, allowing them to experience exclusive in-game happenings such as dramatic story developments, new content reveals, or festive celebrations. These events typically pause regular gameplay mechanics, focusing instead on shared experiences like spectacular visuals, interactive sequences, or community activities. For example, during New Year events, players might see fireworks, receive special effects, and participate in dance parties, while end-of-season events often bring major changes to the Fortnite island and storyline.
There has been no formal announcement about what the deal is with that timer, but some data miners have dug up information about what will probably happen. For those who don’t mind spoilers, you can scroll past the image below.
The long and short of it is – following the event, the map is likely going to change a little bit, and there will be some kind of tie-in to the upcoming season four.
This map image from the FortniteLeaks subreddit does imply that there will be a slight map change after the event. The map change mainly focuses on Redline Rig, which has some kind of explosive structure in it now.
Another dataminer, Twitter, has rendered the 3D version of the map to show that that explosive item is: Pandora’s Box!
How long until the Fortnite Death Star Sabotage event begins
The Fortnite Death Star Sabotage live event begins on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 2 PM Eastern Time (11 AM Pacific Time). Players can start joining early from 12 PM ET (9 AM PT) when the event tile appears in the Discover tab, allowing them to pilot X-wings or Imperial TIE fighters before the main event countdown hits zero.
How many days are left before the Fortnite Death Star Sabotage starts
As of Tuesday, June 3, 2025, there are 4 days left before the Fortnite Death Star Sabotage live event starts on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 2 PM ET.
