Fortnite v39.40 Launches Love and Legends Event

Epic Games launched the Fortnite Love and Legends event on February 5, 2026, with the release of update v39.40, marking the start of a month-long celebration themed around love and friendship. The event, which runs throughout February, introduces daily login rewards, team-based challenges, and thematic gameplay elements designed to engage players in Battle Royale and related modes.

The update followed a scheduled downtime period beginning at 4 a.m. ET, with matchmaking disabled shortly before and servers expected to return online approximately 90 minutes later, around 5:30 a.m. ET. This patch arrives amid Chapter 7, Season 1: Pacific Break, providing fresh content to maintain player interest ahead of upcoming seasonal shifts.

At the core of Love and Legends are straightforward quests that reward participation without requiring extensive grinding. The Sweet Streak challenge encourages players to log in on 10 different days between February 5 and February 18. Each qualifying login grants a Battle Pass level-up token, culminating in an exclusive loading screen, "The Sweetest Shot," on the 10th day. These daily rewards conclude on February 19 at 4 a.m. ET.