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  "slug": "when-does-the-new-fortnite-season-come-out",
  "title": "WHEN DOES THE NEW Fortnite Season COME OUT",
  "canonical_url": "https://signalmeaning.com/signals/when-does-the-new-fortnite-season-come-out/",
  "json_url": "https://signalmeaning.com/data/signals/when-does-the-new-fortnite-season-come-out.json",
  "summary": "Consumer interest in a major game franchise release (Fortnite season start and battle pass information)",
  "why_now": "Multiple outlets published detailed start-time and downtime information for Chapter 7 Season 4, creating a time-sensitive information need among players.",
  "evidence_summary": "- Multiple gaming and mainstream outlets (Forbes, VICE, Nintendo Life) reporting start-time and details for Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4. - Articles focus on launch timing, downtime/override schedule, and Battle Pass details — typical signals of user demand for play/engagement. - Clustered coverage across gaming outlets indicates a scheduled product event driving searches.",
  "caveat": "Signal Type: Commerce / Consumer Demand",
  "collected_at": "Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:40:00 -0700",
  "signal_type": "Commerce / Consumer Demand",
  "score": 85.0,
  "score_field": "adjusted_score",
  "state": "PUBLISH",
  "evidence": [
    "'Fortnite' Chapter 7, Season 4 Start-Time, Battle Pass And More - Forbes",
    "When Does Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Start? Override Downtime Schedule - VICE"
  ],
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    {
      "label": "'Fortnite' Chapter 7, Season 4 Start-Time, Battle Pass And More - Forbes",
      "source": "Forbes",
      "url": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirwFBVV95cUxOUkx3WWIxX0NSWWJPenJCRlJJT2c4TDRKYVNzNTVfS0QtN05NWGRnMmVmbWVNRkJSMmU0MGw3c2d5cXRNbFZCSFhmWnNKcnpscFAwN1k1ZzU0QlJTWlFyN3VqRnF6c0lIanlVQThqbDNtWFo1TDU3OGp3ZzVXZndQbVNWTW4zYTE3OTZka19RcFlxR2tsQ0UxQ1NjZkx1NW9aQ1cySGRQOE13RU1RYlBR?oc=5"
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