December is fast approaching once more, and that means one thing for Fortnite fans: it's time for a new chapter. Fortnite OG has served as an awkward interlude between Chapter 4 and the upcoming Fortnite Chapter 5 start date--it's brought in a ton of players, but there's no story going on, so it's pretty much impossible to theorize about what's coming next.

Fortunately for us, we actually know a lot about what's coming up in Chapter 5--December is shaping up to be possibly the biggest month in Fortnite's history with the introduction of a major new Lego mode, a Rocket League-related racing mode, a new rhythm game from Harmonix, and of course a brand-new battle royale island. Let's dive into what we know so far.

When does Fortnite Chapter 5 begin?

Fortnite Chapter 5 is expected to start on the morning of Sunday, December 3, though an official launch date and time has yet to be announced. This estimate is based on in-game information, including when the game goes offline for the Chapter 5 patch,