Epic Games is running Fortnite Golden Hour, giving players an active reason to drop onto the island for enhanced rewards and specific gameplay modifiers. Similar to previous Power Hour sessions from recent seasons, Golden Hour is a limited-time opportunity to secure extra inventory items and hunt down rare collectibles.

Quick Facts

  • Developer: Epic Games
  • Platforms: Multi-Platform (PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android)
  • Event Date: August 23, 2026
  • Key Rewards: Extra 1-up token, Portable Extractor, and increased Golden Sprite spawn rates

Golden Hour Modifiers and Loot

During Fortnite Golden Hour, players receive an extra 1-up token and an additional Portable Extractor. This bonus simplifies sprite collection by removing the need to haul required sprites across the map to a distant extractor. However, the increased presence of Golden Sprites also drives fiercer competition in matches.

Along with the sprite spawn rate increase, the Midas Masterpiece Pistol appears more frequently in the loot pool during these sessions. There are 11 sprite variants to collect overall, divided into four Rare tier, four Epic tier, one Legendary, and two Mythic options. Players hunting the rarest items should watch specifically for the Gold Klombo and Gold Crown Sprite.

Golden Hour Schedule

Epic Games has scheduled two distinct windows for the event. Depending on region and availability, players can drop in during session one or session two.

Session One Times (August 23, 2026)

  • Japan (JST): 3:00 AM - 5:00 AM
  • South Korea (KST): 3:00 AM - 5:00 AM
  • Australia (AEST): 4:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • New Zealand (NZST): 6:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Session Two Times (August 23, 2026)

  • UK (BST): 2:00 AM - 4:00 AM
  • Europe (CEST): 3:00 AM - 5:00 AM
  • Japan (JST): 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • South Korea (KST): 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Australia (AEST): 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • New Zealand (NZST): 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Beyond the active sessions, players can also redeem available Fortnite Lobby Hack codes for additional admin panel rewards before the current season concludes.