Epic Games released Fortnite update v39.50 on February 19, 2026, introducing the Lantern Fest event and new collaborations. The update features skins from Solo Leveling and Power Rangers Dino Thunder, along with loot pool changes. Dataminers have also uncovered upcoming content like a potential Game of Thrones crossover.
The Fortnite v39.50 update, also known as patch 5.02 on consoles, went live across all platforms on February 19, 2026. This final major content drop for Chapter 7 Season 1 includes the return of Lantern Fest, celebrating Fortnite's Middle East and North Africa community.
Lantern Fest runs from February 19 at 9 AM ET to February 25 at 9 AM ET, emphasizing the Reload mode with 8-player teams—players queue with up to three others and fill to eight. Completing three Reload Quests unlocks the “Bring it!” Spray, while eight quests reward the “Love the Game” Emoticon. The Radiant Moon Bundle from previous Lantern Fests appeared in the Item Shop on February 18, and a Locker Bundle curated by Middle Eastern streamer d7boor drops on February 23. On March 3, duos can compete in the Reload Lantern Fest Cup to unlock the event's mascot outfit, Aaliyah, before it hits the Shop. Developer islands from the region are featured in the Lantern Fest Discover row until March 18. Additionally, ranks in Reload mode have reset, with the season lasting until August 18, 2026; players must complete one placement match to determine their starting rank.
The update adds the Solo Leveling collaboration, with skins for Sung Jin-woo (including a reactive Shadow Monarch style), Cha Hae-in, and Igris the Bloodred. These are expected to enter the Item Shop on February 20, 2026. Power Rangers Dino Thunder skins arrive the same day as the update, during the Item Shop refresh at 4 PM PT / 7 PM ET.
Loot pool adjustments include unvaulting the DeLorean from Back to the Future in casual Battle Royale, along with Flowberry Fizz. Several items were vaulted, such as Rumi's Empowered Sword and Zoey's Bubble Shield. In competitive modes, weapons like the Morphite Heavy Assault Rifle returned in Reload, while others like the Red-Eye Assault Rifle were removed.
Story elements advance with new Dark Voyager quests exploring the map's narrative. Dataminers spotted additions like the Seven Cannon weapon (expected around February 23), Dorian's return, Reality Rifts after five years, and a teased Norse mythology skin for the March 2026 Crew Pack. A Game of Thrones collaboration is reportedly in development and coming soon, per leaker AdiraINFO, though this remains unconfirmed by Epic Games. Other leaks include a Simpsons map for Reload and Power Rangers backblings, but these should be treated as unofficial.
