Fortnite Sprite Spree: Exact Start Times for Every Free Reward Hour
Fortnite Sprite Spree Week: Your Complete Guide to Catching ‘Em All!
Hey there, Fortnite fan! Have you heard about Sprite Spree Week? It’s a super special 5-day party in the game where the rarest, coolest little creatures—called Sprites—show up way more often. Think of it like a "double spawn" weekend for Pokémon, but for Fortnite’s adorable collectible buddies.
Whether you’re missing just one Gem Sprite or need a whole Galaxy set, this is your golden ticket. Let’s break it all down so you don’t miss a single second!
What Is Sprite Spree Week? (The ELI5 Version)
Imagine you’re trying to complete a sticker album, but the rarest stickers never show up in the packs. Sprite Spree Week is Epic Games saying: "Here, have a whole box of the rare ones!"
- When: August 15 – August 20 (ends at 6:00 AM PT on the 20th)
- Why: To help you finish your Sprite Collection before Chapter 7 Season 3 ends on August 19
- Bonus: Your Sprites keep forever—they carry over to Chapter 7 Season 4 (starting August 20)!
IMPORTANT: This isn’t your last chance to use your Sprites. It’s just the best chance to find the missing ones before the season flips.
The Big Schedule at a Glance
| Date | Event | Duration | Featured Sprites |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15 | Mythic Sprite Hours | Two 2-hour sessions | Zero Point & Grim (the rarest Mythics!) |
| Aug 16 | Galaxy Hours | 24 hours | All Galaxy variants |
| Aug 17 | Holo Hours | 24 hours | All Holofoil variants |
| Aug 18 | Cube Hours | 24 hours | All Cube variants |
| Aug 19 | Gem Hours | 24 hours | All Gem variants |
Note: Every 24-hour event starts at 6:00 AM PT and rolls right into the next day’s event. Set your alarm!
When Does It Start in Your Time Zone?
Since Fortnite runs on Pacific Time (PT), here’s a cheat sheet for the 24-hour events (Galaxy, Holo, Cube, Gem). They all follow the same daily schedule:
| Region | Time Zone | Event Starts (Daily) |
|---|---|---|
| West Coast USA | PT | 6:00 AM |
| Mountain USA | MT | 7:00 AM |
| Central USA | CT | 8:00 AM |
| East Coast USA | ET | 9:00 AM |
| Brazil | BRT | 10:00 AM |
| UK | BST | 2:00 PM |
| Central Europe | CEST | 3:00 PM |
| Turkey | TRT | 4:00 PM |
| UAE | GST | 5:00 PM |
| China | CST | 9:00 PM |
| Japan / Korea | JST / KST | 10:00 PM |
| Australia (East) | AEST | 11:00 PM |
| New Zealand | NZST | 1:00 AM (next day) |
Pro Tip: The event runs 24 hours from the start time above. So if you’re in ET, Galaxy Hours runs 9:00 AM Aug 16 → 9:00 AM Aug 17.
Special Case: Mythic Sprite Hours (Aug 15 Only)
This one’s different! Two short 2-hour windows just for the ultra-rare Zero Point and Grim Sprites.
Session 1 (Afternoon in Americas / Evening in Europe)
| Region | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| PT | Aug 15 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| MT | Aug 15 | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM |
| CT | Aug 15 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM |
| ET | Aug 15 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
| BRT | Aug 15 | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
| BST (UK) | Aug 15 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| CEST (EU) | Aug 15 | 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| TRT | Aug 15 | 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| GST (UAE) | Aug 15–16 | 10:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| CST (China) | Aug 16 | 2:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| JST/KST | Aug 16 | 3:00 AM – 5:00 AM |
| AEST | Aug 16 | 4:00 AM – 6:00 AM |
| NZST | Aug 16 | 6:00 AM – 8:00 AM |
Session 2 (Evening in Americas / Morning Next Day in Asia/Oceania)
| Region | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| PT | Aug 15 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| MT | Aug 15 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| CT | Aug 15 | 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| ET | Aug 15 | 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| BRT | Aug 15–16 | 10:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| BST (UK) | Aug 16 | 2:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| CEST (EU) | Aug 16 | 3:00 AM – 5:00 AM |
| TRT | Aug 16 | 4:00 AM – 6:00 AM |
| GST (UAE) | Aug 16 | 5:00 AM – 7:00 AM |
| CST (China) | Aug 16 | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM |
| JST/KST | Aug 16 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| AEST | Aug 16 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| NZST | Aug 16 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM |
Don’t miss these! They’re your only boosted shots at Zero Point & Grim Sprites this week.
Sweet Bonuses Active All Week Long
During Sprite Spree Week, Epic throws in extra goodies:
- No Sprite Dust cost to re-summon your Sprites
- Campfires give boosted XP (great for Battle Pass grinding!)
- Sprites level up 2x faster
- Earn "Lucky Locators" (special items to help track down rares)
Your Sprites Are Safe Forever!
Worried about losing your collection when Chapter 7 Season 3 ends? Don’t be!
Epic confirmed: All collected Sprites carry over to Chapter 7 Season 4 (codename: Fortnite Override, launching August 20). Plus, a brand-new Sprite Garden feature is coming to show them off.
So this week is just about filling the gaps—not a "use it or lose it" situation.
Your 5-Step Game Plan
- Check your collection – See which variants you’re missing (Galaxy, Holo, Cube, Gem, Mythic).
- Mark your calendar – Note the start times for your time zone (see tables above).
- Play during boosted hours – Especially the two Mythic sessions on Aug 15!
- Use Campfires – Double XP + faster Sprite leveling = win-win.
- Don’t stress – Whatever you don’t get this week, you keep hunting in Season 4.
Summary
- Sprite Spree Week = 5 days of boosted rare Sprite spawns (Aug 15–20).
- Mythic Hours (Aug 15) = Two 2-hour windows for Zero Point & Grim.
- Galaxy/Holo/Cube/Gem Hours = 24-hour events starting daily at 6 AM PT.
- All regions covered – Use the time zone tables to know exactly when to hop in.
- Bonuses galore: Free re-summons, 2x Sprite XP, boosted Campfire XP, Lucky Locators.
- Collections carry over – Nothing disappears when Season 4 launches Aug 20.
FAQ: Your Burning Questions Answered
1. What even is a Sprite?
Think of Sprites like tiny, magical pets you find on the map. You can equip them, level them up, and they give you cool passive bonuses (like faster swimming or extra ammo). They live in your Sprite Collection menu.
2. Do I need to buy anything to participate?
Nope! 100% free. Just log in and play during the event hours.
3. What if I can’t play during the exact Mythic Hours?
You can still find Zero Point and Grim Sprites outside those windows—they’re just much rarer. The event hours are your "best odds" moments.
4. Will my Sprite Dust be refunded for past re-summons?
The article doesn’t mention refunds—only that future re-summons are free during the week. Spend wisely!
5. When exactly does Chapter 7 Season 4 start?
August 20 (right as Gem Hours ends at 6:00 AM PT). Your Sprites and the new Sprite Garden will be waiting for you.
Happy hunting, looper! May your spawn rates be high and your collection complete.