Chapter 7: Pacific Break brings the Golden Coast, Storm Surfing, and a stacked Battle Pass. Here's what's new and how to get started.
Chapter 7: Pacific Break opens Fortnite's new Golden Coast era. The Battle Bus is out of commission, so you Storm Surf your way onto a sun-soaked island — then get around on foot, by car, or in the new hot air balloons. The season runs through August 20, 2026.
Storm Surf to a consistent landing spot
Pick one place and learn its loot and rotations.
Gear up early
Grab shields and a balanced loadout before you take fights.
Use cars and hot air balloons
Rotate toward the safe zone before the storm closes in.
Play the objective in duos and squads
Trade smart and revive teammates when it's safe.
The Pacific Break Battle Pass headlines The Bride, Marty McFly (Back to the Future), and Fortnite originals Miles Cross and Cat Holloway, plus a new Dark Voyager (Reality Redacted). It costs 800 V-Bucks or comes with Fortnite Crew.
If you play even a few times a week, the Battle Pass usually pays for itself in V-Bucks and cosmetics over the season — buy it early to bank the most tiers. That's a PlayerVault recommendation, not an official rule.
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