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The end of Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3 is almost here, and players have already been able to see a countdown timer in-game for an upcoming event. The Unstable Story Moment will happen this weekend, and players definitely won’t want to miss out. Here is everything you need to know about the Unstable End of Season Event in Fortnite.
When is the Unstable Story Moment in Fortnite?
Fortnite Unstable Event Start Times
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The Unstable Story Event in Fortnite will begin on Saturday, August 15, at 2 PM ET / 6 PM UTC. To participate, however, I recommend readying up for a match around five minutes before the event, so be sure to aim for around 1:55 PM ET to ensure you do not miss it. The event is set to last for around 3 minutes.
For those unsure of when the Unstable Story Moment begins in their time zone, see the breakdown below:
Region
Unstable Story Moment Start Times
Los Angeles (United States)
11 AM PT, August 15
Chicago (United States)
1 PM CT, August 15
New York (United States)
2 PM ET, August 15
Brasília (Brazil)
3 PM BRT, August 15
London (United Kingdom)
7 PM BST, August 15
Paris (France)
8 PM CEST, August 15
Johannesburg (South Africa)
8 PM SAST, August 15
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
10 PM GST, August 15
Seoul (South Korea)
3 AM KST, August 16
Tokyo (Japan)
3 AM JST, August 16
Sydney (Australia)
4 AM AEST, August 16
What is Happening During the Unstable Story Event in Fortnite?
What to Expect During the End of Season Event
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As of right now, not much is known about the Story Moment, as we won’t know what will actually occur until heading into the event. However, it seems to center around the Zero Point, with Epic Games providing the following details.
All damage at the Zero Point Stabilizer is reduced starting at 1:30 PM ET / 5:30 PM UTC.
All damage is disabled from 1:55 PM ET / 5:55 PM UTC and remains off during the Story Moment.
Make sure you’re logged into Fortnite and fully updated before the Story Moment begins.
Damage is re-enabled once the Story Moment ends, so stay alert!
Based on the details above, it seems that players will be able to deal damage to the Zero Point Stabilizer (countdown timer location) as early as 1:30 PM ET.
Right after the event, the Mythic Sprite Hours will also go live, allowing you to get a better chance of finding a Zero Point and Grim Sprite.
