{"id":40194,"date":"2023-11-21T18:48:10","date_gmt":"2023-11-21T17:48:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1931219"},"modified":"2023-11-21T19:37:35","modified_gmt":"2023-11-21T18:37:35","slug":"fortnite-big-bang-event-date-time-and-eminem-explained","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/fortnite-big-bang-event-date-time-and-eminem-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"Fortnite Big Bang event: Date, time and Eminem explained"},"content":{"rendered":"

Will the real Slim Shady please stand up? <\/p>

By Toby Saunders\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Tuesday, 21 November 2023 at 17:48 PM<\/p>

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No, this isn\u2019t the start of our world, it\u2019s the start of theirs<\/i>. Epic Games has revealed that the next long-awaited event in Fortnite<\/a> is taking place soon. Here\u2019s what we know about the Fortnite Big Bang event.<\/p>\n

For the past few weeks, we\u2019ve been enjoying a return to the Fortnite map, seasons, and weapons of old as part of Season OG<\/a>. Now, that\u2019s all set to change. This is a big one and the event is ushering in a fresh new beginning for the crossover-heavy battle royale game.<\/p>\n

Somehow, too, Eminem has something to do with it all. Is he\u2026 God? Surely not. How sacrilegious.<\/p>\n

If you can\u2019t contain your excitement about the first live event in a year, read on to find out when the Fortnite Big Bang event start time is in the UK (and in the US), what we know about it, and details on Eminem\u2019s addition to the game.<\/p>\n

When is the Fortnite Big Bang event?<\/b><\/h2>\n
The Fortnite Big Bang event is taking place on Saturday 2nd December 2023<\/b>. This means the live event is almost exactly one year after the last one. Talk about timing.<\/p>\n
Parties of up to four players can get together to witness the live event at the same time as one another. Get those groups ready for when it begins. It\u2019s set to be, ahem, explosive.<\/p>\n
When does the live event start exactly? Read on to find out.<\/p>
What UK time does the Fortnite Big Bang event start?<\/b><\/h2>\n
The Fortnite Big Bang event UK start time is 7pm on Saturday 2nd December 2023<\/b>. You can log in to the game in the battle royale title half an hour earlier at 6:30pm<\/b> to make sure you and your party of up to four teammates are ready for it all to go down.<\/p>\n
For those living in the US, the Big Bang event is set to start at 11am PT \/ 2pm ET on Saturday 2nd December.<\/p>\n
Prepare yourself for what Epic Games<\/a> is describing as an event that \u201cmarks a new beginning for Fortnite\u201d.<\/p>\n
What do we know about the Fortnite Big Bang event?<\/b><\/h2>\n
Epic Games is yet to reveal precisely what\u2019s going to happen during the event (these things are best left unspoilt for major surprises). This hasn\u2019t stopped leakers from revealing that the Big Bang event is the biggest live event to date.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019d rather go into the live event without knowing anything else about it, here\u2019s your SPOILER WARNING<\/b>.<\/p>