The Fortnite Shiny Hours event starts on July 18 at 11 AM PT and will feature increased spawn rates for the new Batman Sprite. Gold, Gummy, Galaxy, and Holofoil Fortnite Sprite variants will also appear more frequently during the two Power Hour sessions. Here is when Fortnite Shiny Hours starts in every region, along with all featured Sprites, rewards, and bonuses.
What Time Does the Fortnite Shiny Hours Event Start?
The first Fortnite Shiny Hours session runs for two hours on July 18, followed by a second session later that day. Since the start of Chapter 7 Season 3, Epic Games has expanded weekly Power Hours into two sessions every Saturday, giving players another opportunity if they miss the first one.
The first Fortnite Shiny Hours session starts at 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET. The second Shiny Hours session starts at 6 PM PT / 9 PM ET. That said, trying to figure out when the weekly Fortnite Sprite event goes live in your region can get confusing quickly. For your convenience, we have created an easy-to-read chart below that shows when Fortnite Shiny Hours starts in all major regions so you don’t miss out!
Fortnite Shiny Hours Schedule for Every Region
Fortnite Shiny Hour #1 (July 18)
Fortnite Shiny Hour #2 (July 18)
All Fortnite Shiny Hours Rewards and Bonuses
The Fortnite Shiny Hours event will also feature several bonuses and rewards. For example, Gummy, Gold, Galaxy, and Holofoil Sprite variants will get boosted spawn rates during the two-hour sessions. According to Epic Games, every match is also guaranteed to end with the new Battle Bus Victory Royale Rift Anomaly. Here is a list of everything included in the Fortnite Shiny Hours event:
- Batman Sprite spawns more often, and everyone starts with a Batman Grapnel Gun and Self-Revive Device
- Batman Beach Buggy spawns more frequently
- Gold, Gummy, Galaxy, and Holofoil variants appear more often
- The Sprite Hunt Rift Anomaly will be enabled throughout each match, with the new Battle Bus Victory Royale Rift Anomaly guaranteed to occur at the end.
All Featured Fortnite Sprites During Shiny Hours
The Fortnite Shiny Hours event is themed around the recently released Hot Bat Summer update. As a result, it will largely feature the Batman Sprite, which will have increased spawn rates across the map.
While you can technically find all Fortnite Sprites during the July 18 Power Hour, Batman, Seven, and Air Sprites will receive increased spawn rates for several rare variants:
How Long Does the Fortnite Shiny Hours Event Last?
The Fortnite Shiny Hours event lasts two hours per session. Epic Games will host two sessions on July 18, giving players four total hours if they participate in both.
Finally, it appears that the Cube Sprite variant will not be included in Fortnite Shiny Hours. Although the new rarity is currently in the game’s files, it has not yet been enabled. According to leaks, the Cube Fortnite Sprite could instead make its debut on July 24, 2026, giving players another rare variant to collect after the Shiny Hours event ends.
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