In Fortnite, players work to complete the seasonal Battle Pass by gaining experience to unlock cosmetic rewards and V-Bucks. The main way to earn XP is by finishing weekly quests that normally launch each Tuesday.
However, the anticipated Week 12 Weekly Quests were not released as scheduled on February 20th, surprising many fans. This article explains the reasons behind the Week 12 delay and provides an updated expected timeline for when the new weekly quests will be released in Fortnite.
With the Season 1 finale rapidly approaching, players are eager to maximize their progress. Knowing when the delayed weekly challenges will help dedicated fans wrap up the Battle Pass in time.
Though the quest postponement may be inconvenient for some, we aim to inform readers when the Weekly Quests for Week 12 will go live based on the latest information.
Week 12 Quests Release Date
Fortnite usually releases new weekly quests consistently each Tuesday. However, occasional delays have occurred, like the recent Week 10 and Week 12 quests. Many players anticipate the weekly reset to complete new challenges and progress their Battle Pass for rewards like Bonus Super Styles.
The in-game countdown indicates the Week 12 Fortnite Weekly Quests will be released on Thursday, February 22, at 9 AM ET, rather than the expected Tuesday.
This two-day delay from the normal weekly schedule frustrates players eagerly wanting to unlock more Battle Pass goodies as the season finale looms closer.
But fans can mark their calendars for the arrival of the Week 12 challenges on February 22nd based on the countdown. Understanding the revised timing allows players to plan accordingly and be ready to take on the new quests later this week.
Reasons For Fortnite Week 12 Quests Delay
While Epic Games has not officially confirmed the reason, the Fortnite Week 12 quest delay is likely related to the upcoming v28.30 update release. A similar delay occurred with the TMNT event update.
Originally, fans expected the v28.30 update on Tuesday per the normal schedule. However, speculation now points to the update on Thursday instead, aligning with the Fortnite Festival Pass renewal date.
If rumors are accurate, v28.30 downtime will begin Thursday at 4 AM, allowing the new Festival season to launch within hours. The Week 12 challenges should go live at 9 AM ET.
Tying the update and seasonal reset together on Thursday it necessitated delaying the Week 12 quests a couple of days from their expected Tuesday arrival. This matches the pattern from past major update releases.
Though an inconvenience for some players, focusing the update and new content releases together on one day should provide a smooth transition into Fortnite’s next season. And at least players can plan for the quest arrival now being realigned to Thursday based on the update timing.
