The Sonic Hours are a weekend Power Hour built around Fortnite Override’s Sonic the Hedgehog crossover. During each window, the Sonic Sprite and every one of its variants drop far more often, giving you a short, high-value stretch to fill any gaps in your collection.
Quick answer: Play on Saturday, August 29, during either session — 2 PM to 4 PM ET or 9 PM to 11 PM ET. Both windows carry the same boosted Sonic Sprite drop rates, so joining one is enough.
Sonic Hours start times by region
Epic runs two identical Power Hour sessions on August 29, each lasting two hours. The first begins at 2 PM ET and the second at 9 PM ET. Depending on your time zone, the second session can roll over into August 30. Use the table below to find your local windows.
| Region | First session | Second session |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles (PT) | 11 AM–1 PM, Aug 29 | 6 PM–8 PM, Aug 29 |
| Chicago (CT) | 1 PM–3 PM, Aug 29 | 8 PM–10 PM, Aug 29 |
| New York (ET) | 2 PM–4 PM, Aug 29 | 9 PM–11 PM, Aug 29 |
| Brasília (BRT) | 3 PM–5 PM, Aug 29 | 10 PM–12 AM, Aug 29–30 |
| London (BST) | 7 PM–9 PM, Aug 29 | 2 AM–4 AM, Aug 30 |
| Paris (CEST) | 8 PM–10 PM, Aug 29 | 3 AM–5 AM, Aug 30 |
| Johannesburg (SAST) | 8 PM–10 PM, Aug 29 | 3 AM–5 AM, Aug 30 |
| Dubai (GST) | 10 PM–12 AM, Aug 29–30 | 5 AM–7 AM, Aug 30 |
| Seoul (KST) | 3 AM–5 AM, Aug 30 | 10 AM–12 PM, Aug 30 |
| Tokyo (JST) | 3 AM–5 AM, Aug 30 | 10 AM–12 PM, Aug 30 |
| Sydney (AEST) | 4 AM–6 AM, Aug 30 | 11 AM–1 PM, Aug 30 |
What changes during the Sonic Hours
The core effect is a boosted drop rate for the Sonic Sprite and all of its variants, which is the fastest route to collecting the ones you’re still missing. On top of that, everyone drops in with extra gear and a shift to the loot pool.
- Sonic Sprite drop rate is increased, including all variants.
- Every player spawns with the Sonic Power Sneakers and an extra Portable Extractor.
- The Storm Scout Sprite appears in Chests and Sprite Cheat Codes.
Because both sessions share the same boosts, there’s no advantage to grinding through the day. Pick whichever window fits your schedule and open Chests and Sprite Cheat Codes to chase the Sonic variants you need.
How to confirm the boost is active
You’ll know a Sonic Hour is live the moment you drop in, since you’ll spawn holding the Sonic Power Sneakers and the additional Portable Extractor instead of loading in empty-handed. If you don’t have those items off the bus, the window either hasn’t started yet or has already closed, so recheck the time for your region before diving back in.
