Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3 Runners Launches with New Map

Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3, titled "Runners," is now live following a major update and a period of server downtime. The new season launched globally on Saturday, June 6, 2026, after a live event on June 5 concluded the previous season and triggered extended maintenance.

The update introduces one of the most substantial map overhauls in recent memory, transforming the island into the "Shattered Coast." This tropical redesign significantly alters the terrain, points of interest, and player navigation strategies. Key new locations include The Battlewoods, Calamari Canyon, and Heatwave Harbor.

A central new gameplay mechanic is the return of "Sprites," companion creatures that players must find and extract. Sprites provide passive bonuses while equipped, such as healing in water, increasing loot rarity from chests, or triggering fiery explosions on damaging enemies. To permanently add a Sprite to a player's collection, it must be taken to a designated extraction site on the map and secured. Sprites can be found wandering the island, inside regular chests, or inside special Sprite Chests.

The season also adds new movement items and weapons to shift the combat meta. The standout item...