Fortnite players are in for a wild ride. Following the popular South Park collaboration, Epic Games is cranking up the chaos with a brand new event. The battle royale island will welcome Professor Chaos' Power Hour, featuring Butters Stotch's villainous alter-ego.
When Does the Fortnite Professor Chaos Event Start?
The mayhem begins on January 17, 2026, at 3:30 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST). This timing means players in different parts of the world will join the fun at various local hours. Below are the detailed start times for major regions.
North America Start Times (January 17, 2026)
- 12:30 PM Pacific Time (PT)
- 1:30 PM Mountain Time (MT)
- 2:30 PM Central Standard Time (CST)
- 3:30 PM Eastern Time (EST)
Europe Start Times (January 17, 2026)
- 8:00 PM Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
- 9:00 PM Central European Time (CET)
- 10:00 PM Eastern European Time (EET)
Middle East & Africa Start Times (January 17, 2026)
- 10:00 PM Gulf Standard Time (GST)
- 11:00 PM East Africa Time (EAT)
Asia Start Times (January 18, 2026)
- 2:00 AM Indian Standard Time (IST)
- 4:30 AM Singapore Time (SGT)
- 5:30 AM Japan Standard Time (JST)
- 6:30 AM Thailand Standard Time (ICT)
Oceania Start Times (January 18, 2026)
- 7:30 AM Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT)
- 9:30 AM New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT)
Players in Asia and Oceania should note they will access the event on January 18, 2026, due to time zone differences.
What to Expect from Professor Chaos' Power Hour
Epic Games has kept official details under wraps, but the South Park lore gives us strong hints. Butters Stotch will likely wield the powerful Stick of Truth as he transforms into Professor Chaos. This could position him as a formidable Boss NPC on the island.
The event might see multiple Sticks of Truth rifting into the game, becoming more common items. Players can also anticipate an XP boost to help them race through the current Battle Pass and snag all available rewards.
While an exact end date remains unannounced, the event is expected to run until the South Park collaboration concludes on February 5, 2026. This gives players several weeks to dive into the chaos and enjoy the themed content.
Fortnite continues to expand its universe with exciting crossovers. The Professor Chaos event promises fresh gameplay, memorable characters, and plenty of South Park-inspired fun for the global gaming community.
