Fortnite will launch its latest Gold & Gummy Power Hour on July 4, 2026, granting players two extended sessions of boosted sprite rewards.
Double‑Hour Power Event Overview
After the Chapter 7 Season 3 revamp, each Power Hour now runs for two complete hours instead of the previous single‑hour slot, allowing gamers deeper engagement with the temporary buffs. The next schedule includes two separate windows: the first from 2 p.m. ET to 4 p.m. ET, and the second from 9 p.m. ET to 11 p.m. ET.
Global Schedule and Time Zones
The event’s time slots are literal across the world:
- US West (PT) – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. & 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (July 4)
- US Central (CT) – 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. & 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. (July 4)
- US East (ET) – 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. & 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. (July 4)
- UK (BST) – 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. & 2 a.m. to 4 a.m. (July 5)
- Europe (CEST) – 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. & 3 a.m. to 5 a.m. (July 5)
- Middle East (GST) – 10 p.m. to 12 a.m. & 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. (July 5)
- India (IST) – 11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. & 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. (July 5)
- Japan (JST) – 3 a.m. to 5 a.m. & 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (July 5)
- Australia (AEST) – 4 a.m. to 6 a.m. & 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (July 5)
Gameplay Tweaks and New Features
During the Gold & Gummy Hours, sprite spawns will be boosted, making Gold and Gummy sprites appear more frequently. Every participant will begin with a Mythic Goldfish and a Self‑Revive Device, turning encounters into high‑impact exchanges. Strikes from the Mythic Goldfish will launch opponents airborne, and eliminating an enemy with it triggers a gold‑bar cascade. Campfires will upgrade faster, letting players progress sprites through levels more rapidly.
These updates reinforce the Power Hour’s role in dictating the competitive tempo for Season 3, compelling teams to adapt quickly to the amplified rewards and altered battlefield mechanics.
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