I remember dropping into Tilted at the first Power Hour and feeling the map tilt under a different gravity. You can tell when an event is about to change the weekend—chat lights up, streamers queue up, and that itch to play sharpens. I followed the patch notes, the X posts, and the server pings so you don’t have to scramble at the last minute.
Here’s the short version: the Fortnite Love and Legends Power Hour hits this weekend with two chances to jump in and a Rocket Landing rerun that will pull crowds to the same hotspots.
On a Saturday afternoon, lobbies fill fast — like rush hour on a subway. Fortnite Love and Legends Power Hour (February 28) Countdown Timer
The first Power Hour starts on February 28, 2026, at 3:30 PM ET and runs for exactly 60 minutes. Epic schedules these bursts when most players can join; if you miss it, there’s a Sunday repeat. This weekend’s session also includes the Rocket Landing event rerun, which will pull more players into certain POIs and make those areas chaotic and rewarding.
The Power Hour is now live!
What time does the February 28 Fortnite Power Hour start?
The Saturday Power Hour begins at 3:30 PM ET on February 28, 2026. I recommend logging into the Epic Games Launcher or your console early so you aren’t locked out by queue times.
Sunday mornings feel quieter in-game, and that changes lobby makeup. Fortnite Love and Legends Power Hour (March 1) Countdown Timer
Epic runs a second session on March 1, 2026, at 10 AM ET for players who missed Saturday’s chaos. Because it’s earlier for Western players, you’ll usually find easier lobbies with fewer sweats and a better chance to explore the Legendary POIs that spawn for the event.
The Power Hour is now live!
When is the next Fortnite Power Hour after February 28?
The next Power Hour is on March 1, 2026, at 10 AM ET. If you want an easier game or to test the MK-7 in calmer lobbies, that’s your better bet.
You can read the lobby and guess where players will fight—then the map confirms it. Fortnite Power Hour (February 28 & March 1) Gameplay Changes
Epic’s announcement on X and the patch notes list three changes that rewrite the opening minutes of every match during Power Hour:
- Every player starts with the MK-7 Assault Rifle. The MK-7 behaves like a scalpel in close quarters, favoring quick trades and aggressive pushes.
- Everyone receives a Self-Revive Device, so downed players can come back without a teammate—yes, even in solos.
- Four random Legendary POIs spawn with more Rare Chests, turning hotspots into mini loot rallies.
What will be the changes in the February 28 Fortnite Power Hour?
Short answer: you start with an MK-7 and a Self-Revive Device, and four POIs upgrade to Legendary status with extra Rare Chests. Expect faster fights and concentrated loot runs.
This event feels staged around the Seven storyline. With the Visitor and the Order already back on the Island, the Rocket Landing rerun and the MK-7 focus are clear narrative cues from Epic Games. Streamers on Twitch and community hubs on Reddit and Discord will be hotspots for rotation advice and clip-worthy plays. If you play on PC, use the Epic Games Launcher to check for any hotfixes before queueing; console players should watch server messages on X for last-minute schedule shifts.
I’ll be watching the timers, the X thread from Fortnite’s official account, and a few trusted creators who test weapons in real matches—I’ve learned more from those 10-minute clips than from any single patch note. Are you dropping in to test the MK-7 rushes, or will you wait for quieter lobbies and risk missing the Rocket Landing spectacle?