“The Large Bang” is Fortnite’s first reside occasion that’s teased to carry a couple of “new starting” for the sport, in keeping with developer Epic Video games.
The occasion is the top to Fortnite OG’s schedule of rotating maps from Chapter 1, which itself ended with a “black gap” occasion that launched a brand new Chapter and sequence of main additions.
“The Large Bang” seems to be a nod to this finale, and is rumored to introduce some equally game-changing options — all ushered in by a musical look by Eminem. Right here’s all the pieces we all know, and what time the reside occasion begins in your time zone.
Fortnite reside occasion begin time: When does the ‘The Large Bang’ occasion start?
Replace (Dec. 2, 2:10 p.m. ET): “The Large Bang” occasion is technically occurring now (from 2 p.m. ET), however for these nonetheless queuing to enter the sport, don’t fret; developer Epic Video games is working two extra reveals right now to satisfy demand. The timings of those are unknown, however we’d advocate ready till you’ve gained entry to the foyer, then holding tight for the efficiency to start.
Properly that escalated shortly. Whether or not you are within the foyer or in a queue, worry not!
We’ll be including two extra showings of The Large Bang after the 2pm ET present.
— Fortnite (@FortniteGame) December 2, 2023
Unique story: Fortnite’s “The Large Bang” reside occasion begins on Saturday, Dec. 2, on the following occasions:
11 a.m. PST for the West Coast of North America
2 p.m. EST for the East Coast of North America
7 p.m. GMT for the U.Okay.
8 p.m. CEST for west mainland Europe
4 a.m. JST in Japan (Dec. 3)
Matchmaking for modes made by Epic — together with Battle Royale and Zero Construct — will go offline two hours earlier than the prior occasions, paving the way in which for the reside occasion to take middle stage.
You may be part of the “The Large Bang” occasion itself half-hour earlier than it begins — at 1:30 p.m. EST, or your native equal — which we’d advocate doing in case capability is proscribed, as has been the case with Fortnite occasions previously. In different phrases, it’s finest to reach early to keep away from disappointment!
The reside occasion could be accessed from all variations of the sport, together with streamed variations by way of providers akin to Xbox Cloud Gaming, for those who don’t occur to be at your console or PC on the time.
What can we anticipate from Fortnite’s ‘The Large Bang’ occasion?
Teasers and leaks for “The Large Bang” suggests hybrid of a Fortnite seasonal finale — which function an interactive expertise which concludes the season and tees up a brand new storyline — and Fortnite’s live shows, which Eminem is confirmed to function. As such, these attending the occasion will obtain an unique Loading Display screen for participating to commemorate the efficiency:
Picture: Epic Video games
Past that, particulars are skinny on the bottom. Fortnite leakers akin to ShiinaBR on Twitter / X are being respectful of spoilers and are preserving specifics to themselves, with the tease that it’s “NOT only a live performance.” So what else can we anticipate?
Persons are freaking out, so this is my first and ultimate occasion leak:
This reside occasion is NOT only a live performance, by no means.
Keep excited, it is gonna be a journey!
— Shiina (@ShiinaBR) November 21, 2023
For one, the teaser picture for the occasion incorporates a llama, a creature that’s been a Fortnite staple for the reason that Battle Royale mode’s debut. Nonetheless, that is considered linked to a crafting mode in collaboration with LEGO, which has been teased on social media within the weeks resulting in the occasion.
The microphone and guitar within the teaser picture, in the meantime, is believed to be tied to a brand new “Competition” mode. These new modes, plus a Rocket League-inspired “Rocket Racing” mode, are steered to be rolled out inside the first week of Chapter 5, which can go reside within the day or two of the reside occasion. This additionally strains up with the cryptic point out of “new guidelines” in an official teaser:
A galaxy is a container of worlds that abide by its personal algorithm. Galaxies unknown go away alternative for brand new guidelines.
Discover out what unfolds on December 2, 2023. pic.twitter.com/U2sBXtBzSG
— Fortnite (@FortniteGame) November 28, 2023
How precisely these modes will seem as a part of the occasion is unknown, however with an enormous variety of eyeballs watching this season finale, it’s the right place to advertise them.
Fortnite will launch THREE new modes just a few days after Chapter 5 drops!
– LEGO Fortnite: December 7- Rocket Racing: December 8- Fortnite Competition: December 9
(Because of @AyeTSG for making me conscious of this!)
— Shiina (@ShiinaBR) November 16, 2023
Both means, when the “The Large Bang” concludes, anticipate a interval of downtime. With these rumored new modes and doable different options on the way in which, we gained’t be taking part in once more till someday on Sunday, and even Monday.
Within the meantime, for those who’re seeking to unlock this season’s Battle Cross skins earlier than they disappear for good, we advocate discovering gnome areas for some simple bonus XP.
