The Fortnite OG Butterfly live event goes live on November 8, 2025 at 2PM ET. An in‑game countdown is visible in the lobby, and the moment plays out on the OG Chapter 1 island as a direct callback to the original rift sequence. If you plan to watch it unfold in a match, timing and placement matter.
Fortnite OG Butterfly start time by region
Here are the confirmed local start times. For some regions, the event lands in the early hours of November 9.
| Region / Time zone | Local date | Local start time |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Time (PT) | Nov 8, 2025 | 11:00 AM |
| Eastern Time (ET) | Nov 8, 2025 | 2:00 PM |
| Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) | Nov 8, 2025 | 7:00 PM |
| Middle European Time (MET) | Nov 8, 2025 | 8:00 PM |
| Indian Standard Time (IST) | Nov 9, 2025 | 12:30 AM |
| Singapore Time (SGT) | Nov 9, 2025 | 3:00 AM |
| Japan Standard Time (JST) | Nov 9, 2025 | 4:00 AM |
| Australian Eastern Time (AET) | Nov 9, 2025 | 5:00 AM |
| Samoa Standard Time (SST) | Nov 9, 2025 | 8:00 AM |
Where the live event happens in-game
The event triggers at Leaky Lake on the OG Chapter 1 map. If you want to see everything firsthand, be on the island and in the Leaky Lake area as the countdown hits zero.
How to join the Fortnite OG Butterfly event
- Install or update Fortnite ahead of time. If you’re not set up, download the game from the official site at fortnite.com/download.
- Queue into one of the Fortnite OG modes before 2PM ET on November 8, 2025. Event queues open roughly 30 minutes prior.
- Load into a match early and rotate to Leaky Lake. Arriving ahead of the start reduces the risk of missing cinematic moments.
Tip: Expect heavy login demand close to the start time. Enter the lobby early to avoid matchmaking delays.
What to expect (no spoilers)
This OG Butterfly event is a throwback to the original rift moment sparked by the cube at Loot Lake, reimagined for the current OG season. Kevin the Cube’s role is echoed by Revin, and the action centers on Leaky Lake. The precise sequence is being kept under wraps, but the official tagline sets the tone: “Small wings that create huge ripples across reality. Experience the dimension‑warping effects of the Butterfly!”
Quick answers
- Global start: November 8, 2025 at 2PM ET (11AM PT, 7PM GMT, 8PM MET).
- Asia-Pacific start: Early November 9 local time (see table above).
- Queue timing: Event lobbies open about 30 minutes before start.
- In‑game location: Leaky Lake on the OG Chapter 1 island.
- Mode requirement: Join any Fortnite OG mode before the start time.
