Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 8 Release Date: When does Season 7 end, Live Event 'Operation Skyfire', Leaks, and more

Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 7 is approaching its end, and a massive live event named Operation Sky Fire is also closer than ever. This will lay the foundation for Chapter 2 Season 8, which is expected to have an ancient Egyptian/Halloween theme.

The countdown timer for Operation: Sky Fire has already begun. Naturally, players are curious to discover what will happen during the event, and what the theme of Chapter 2 Season 8 will be.

Here's everything that leaks have suggested regarding the upcoming live event and Chapter 2 Season 8.

Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 8 release date

Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 8 will be available to players soon after the Operation: Sky Fire live event takes place.

As per Epic Games, the season finale event will begin on September 12 at 4 PM ET. Unlike the Rift Tour event, players can only participate once in Operation: Skyfire and can reserve their spot through the playlist that will arrive 30 minutes prior.

Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 8 concept (Image via Fortnite)

If there are no unexpected delays, it is safe to assume that Chapter 2 Season 8 will arrive on September 13. The Battle Pass for Chapter 2 Season 7 also ends on September 12, which is another indicator that the new season will arrive on September 13.

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Naruto coming to Fortnite with Chapter 2 Season 8

The leaks regarding Chapter 2 Season 8 have played an important role in increasing the hype around it. The alien-invasion themed season has already been a massive hit, and Epic Games would like to continue the momentum.

A Naruto crossover: The Season 8 Battle Pass will reportedly feature some kind of Naruto crossover in terms of a Battle Pass skin and an explosive kunai weapon.#Fortnite

— Collie Dokly Leaks, News&Concept (@CollieDokly) August 15, 2021

In Chapter 2 Season 8's Battle Pass, players will most likely witness a Naruto skin with an explosive Kunai weapon. More anime characters like Goku can also be a part of the Battle Pass, but most leaks have only confirmed Naruto up until now.

Crossovers will be consistent throughout Chapter 2 Season 8, yet again. Players can expect many DC Supervillians such as The Riddler, The Penguin, and Lex Luthor in the Item Shop.

Found something with @tonxim: We might get a Mummy skin in Season 8 (could be scrapped). It matches the theme of a POI coming in Season 8. The POIs/Landmarks are (there's most likely more but these are the only ones that got leaked):- Pyramid- Cubes- Crash Site

— HYPEX (@HYPEX) August 18, 2021

Lastly, Fortnite will introduce new mechanics such as Sideways with Chapter 2 Season 8. Catering to the Halloween/ancient Egyptian theme, there will be POIs such as Pyramids.

It’s real 😳 pic.twitter.com/Y9jbZlvHai

— Spice (@Spice_The_Cube) July 20, 2021

As of now, Fortnite players can buckle up to destroy the Mothership UFO as undercover IO agents. The alien invasion will finally come to an end, and a brand-new season will arrive thereafter.