Fortnite Birthday Power Hours Return This Weekend
Fortnite celebrates its birthday with extended power hours, free presents, and special loot including an exotic birthday AR and Birthday Sprite.
Fortnite is marking its birthday this weekend with two sets of birthday power hours, each running an hour longer than the usual weekend power hours. The event was detailed by Polygon.
The first set runs Saturday, Sept. 26 from 2–5 p.m. EDT. The second set begins at 9 a.m. EDT on Saturday, Sept. 26 and continues until 12 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 27.
Players who drop on the island during the power hours will start the match with presents. Chests will also contain 1-up tokens and portable extractors.
Loot during the event includes an exotic birthday AR and the Birthday Sprite.
Quick answers
When are the Fortnite birthday power hours?
The first set runs Saturday, Sept. 26 from 2–5 p.m. EDT. The second set runs from 9 a.m. EDT on Saturday, Sept. 26 until 12 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 27.
What loot is available during Fortnite's birthday power hours?
An exotic birthday AR and the Birthday Sprite will be available as loot. Chests will also contain 1-up tokens and portable extractors.
Do players get anything for dropping during the power hours?
Yes, players who drop on the island during the power hours start the match with presents.