Super Showdown was the Fortnite live event happening in the main battle royale mode. It aired earlier today (August 2), and involved Superman leading players in a climactic fight against a gigantic foe.
The next Season of Fortnite arrives next week, so hopefully today's event will give us some idea as to what'll be involved in the next major update. It's regular changes like these that consistently keep Fortnite ranked highly in our best PC games list.
I've now played hundreds of hours of Fortnite Chapter 6, from the month-long Star Wars mini-season, and into the superhero shenanigans of Fortnite Super. I'm excited to be covering the Fortnite Super Showdown event live, and will be now giving my impressions following the show's epic conclusion.
Here's everything you need to know about Fortnite Super Showdown. Now that it's over, I'll be giving my thoughts on what worked, and what could have been better. Let's get started.
Fortnite Super Showdown live event start time
The Fortnite Super Showdown live event started August 2 at 2:30pm ET / 11:30am PT / 7:30pm BST. Players could load in once doors opened at the times below:
- East Coast (US): 2PM ET
- West Coast (US): 11AM PT
- United Kingdom: 7PM BST
- Central Europe: 8PM CEST
- Sydney (Australia): 4AM AEST, August 3
- Tokyo (Japan): 3AM JST, August 3
How to join the Fortnite live event
You'll need to jump into the main Fortnite playlist at the times specified above if you'd like to join Super Showdown live. Alternatively, you could follow along with your streamer of choice, as many will no doubt be covering the event.
I'll be jumping into the event to live blog it as it unfolds, so be sure to check back in with this page if you can't jump into the game when the event is actually happening. Unfortunately, Epic Games doesn't stream Fortnite events on its official channels.
What to expect from Fortnite Super Showdown
Epic Games has only released one short teaser trailer for Super Showdown. It shows Demon's Domain being destroyed by pink and red electricity, and red energy fields that look suspiciously like those we saw at the end of the recent Fortnite OG rocket launch event. Then, we see a huge eye attached to what looks to be a giant tentacle.
We do know that Superman will return to fight whatever this huge tentacled foe is, and that players will head to Demon's Domain to provide support. To me, that certainly looks to be a kraken-like creature, so it could be that Superman is set for quite the battle during the event.
Live coverage as it happened
Hello and welcome
We’re now just two hours away from the start of Fortnite Super Showdown. I’ll be covering the build up live, providing all of the info you need on the upcoming superpowered event. Once doors open, I’ll be jumping in, and then you can follow along as the main show plays out.
When does the Super Showdown start?
Fortnite Super Showdown kicks off at 2:30PM ET / 11:30AM PT / 7:30PM BST. It’s recommended that you jump online and into Fortnite when doors open 15 minutes prior. Servers will fill up fast, so be sure to secure your spot.
Where we dropping?
You’ll want to drop into Demon’s Domain to witness Fortnite Super Showdown. It’s likely that there will be a safe zone in effect, meaning damage will be switched off. This means you’ll be able to stay safe, secure your view, and get ready for the action to start.
Look up!
Superman will be the main star of Super Showdown, though we don’t have the full details just yet. Seeing as there’s a gigantic tentacled enemy to take down, I’m definitely happy to have Supes on the team.
Just 90 minutes until doors open
Grab your cape, put those hero skills to the test! The Super Showdown Story Event takes place in Battle Royale on August 2 @ 2:30 PM ET on the dot. Be sure to jump in early and prepare to fight! pic.twitter.com/8hNvbH50iSJuly 27, 2025
Doors for Fortnite Super Showdown open at 2PM ET / 11AM PT / 7PM BST. Make sure to load in, make sure your game is updated, and secure your spot in the matchmaking queue. It’s likely to be a busy one.
Is that a kraken?
Epic Games released a short teaser trailer for Fortnite Super Showdown earlier this week. It ends with a look at a gigantic enemy with eyes fixed to big purple tentacles. Could this be a kraken? We’ll have to wait and see.
Demon’s Domain will be taking a hit
You can check out the Super Showdown teaser trailer embedded above. Looks like a big purple laser is going to hit Demon’s Domain, destroying one of the main buildings. This is likely related to the arrival of the giant enemy we’ll be fighting, and could give a hint as to what’s to follow next season.
Just one hour until Fortnite Super Showdown
There’s just one hour to go before Fortnite Super Showdown begins! You’ll be able to jump in fifteen minutes prior, when servers go live. We don’t yet know how long the event will be, but generally they’re around ten minutes.
My hopes and predictions
It’s clear to me that Super Showdown is primarily going to be a Superman story event. We’ll likely see Superman fighting a large enemy, as players battle smaller creatures, and shoot weak points on the large tentacles shown in the teaser. I’m hoping to see Demon’s Domain change in some way after the battle, perhaps setting the scene for the arrival of Chapter 6 Season 4.
You’ll be able to load into the Fortnite live event in 15 minutes
We’re just 15 minutes away from the Fortnite Super Showdown doors opening. Make sure you’ve downloaded the latest update, and keep an eye on the main Battle Royale channels for when things switch over.
Doors are open!
You can now join the Fortnite live event. Just head to the main homepage and look for your main battle royale mode of choice. Jump into the lobby and load in. You’ll be aiming for Demon’s Domain to enjoy the show.
Respawns are active around Demon's Domain
Head to the pink barriers around Demon's Domain, and you'll find floating red orbs that drop loot. There's a safe zone of sorts, though I've found that I can damage some players. Don't worry though, respawns are in effect, so you won't get eliminated if you're killed.
Five minutes until Super Showdown
It's just five minutes until the start of the event. Make sure to load in now and get to Demon's Domain if you want to join live.
And we're off!
Super Showdown has started, and it's all kicking off at Demon's Domain. There's a ton of loot to pick up, so make sure to get yourself well stocked for the battle ahead. Daigo has arrived, and has triggered a huge portal.
A comic book strip
A comic book strip is now playing out in a cutscene, as we all fight a huge tentacle.
It's gonna take everyone working together to take down the monster
The enemy has a huge life bar, even with everyone shooting at it, it's gonna be tough to take down.
That's the first tentacle down
We've taken down the first tentacle, and all is now quiet in Demon's Domain. Looks like the rest of the monster is about to appear any second.
Superman joins the fight
Superman has swooped in to cut away more tentacles. Looks like the monster will be defeated in no time.
The event is now over
Looks like Super Showdown is over. There's now a tentacle that you can visit on the map, just outside Demon's Domain. It's bouncy too.
So, what did you think?
Super Showdown ended up being pretty much what I expected from a midseason Fortnite event. The pre-event lobby could have been better, as the only thing to do while waiting was shoot at red orbs. Still, it's always cool to face off against a giant monster with the rest of the players, and the comic book effects looked great in the cutscenes.
That's all folks!
That concludes my live coverage of Fortnite Super Showdown. It was a fun time, and probably the last we'll see of Superman for a while. We don't have long until the launch of the next Season, so until then, have fun with the rest of Fortnite Super!
