Fortnite will unleash its most coveted Holofoil Sprite burst on Saturday, July 11, 2026, giving players a four‑hour window to snag rarer variants.
Event timetable across the globe
Round 1 stretches from 2 PM to 4 PM Eastern Time (ET), while Round 2 follows from 9 PM to 11 PM ET.
| Location | Round 1 (local) | Round 2 (local) |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles (PT) | 11 AM – 1 PM | 6 PM – 8 PM |
| Chicago (CT) | 1 PM – 3 PM | 8 PM – 10 PM |
| New York (ET) | 2 PM – 4 PM | 9 PM – 11 PM |
| Brasília (BRT) | 3 PM – 5 PM | 10 PM – 12 AM |
| London (BST) | 7 PM – 9 PM | 2 AM – 4 AM (July 12) |
| Paris (CEST) | 8 PM – 10 PM | 3 AM – 5 AM (July 12) |
| Dubai (GST) | 10 PM – 12 AM | 5 AM – 7 AM (July 12) |
| Seoul / Tokyo (KST/JST) | 3 AM – 5 AM (July 12) | 10 AM – 12 PM (July 12) |
| Sydney (AEST) | 4 AM – 6 AM (July 12) | 11 AM – 1 PM (July 12) |
In‑game modifiers that reshape the fight
All players will receive a Self‑Revive Device and Shock Rock effects upon arriving from the Battle Bus.
Shock Rocks will become substantially more common and are expected to double jump height, creating the fog of war.
Holofoil Sprites will appear with a noticeably higher frequency during both rounds.
Maximising your haul – the strategic approach
Roam to every Sprite Chest location; a planned “loot path” is your best bet to guarantee exposure to the new rarity.
Leverage the Sprite Checklist to mark collected pushes; it helps spot gaps and speeds up trading opportunities.
Tracking the live action – countdown?
For time‑sensitive players, a live timer is recommended to avoid missing the brief two‑hour windows.
When the clock ticks down, the event’s hard‑coded modifiers kick in automatically for all participants.
Image credit: Epic Games
Players who master the timing and the modified battlefield will likely close their Sprite Rarity tiers faster than ever before.
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