Last Epoch is officially counting down to its next major seasonal update. Eleventh Hour Games has confirmed that Season 5: Rage of the Frostborn will launch on October 1 at 11 AM CDT, bringing a new chapter to Eterra along with a series of reveals, developer streams, community events and launch activities.

Rather than revealing the season through scattered announcements, the developer has published the complete pre-launch schedule ahead of time. That gives players a clear roadmap for everything leading up to the October 1 release.

Season 5 Full Trailer Arrives September 18

The first major reveal is scheduled for September 18, when Eleventh Hour Games will release the full Rage of the Frostborn trailer alongside the official Season 5 showcase website.

The trailer will be premiered during a special developer stream hosted by Mike and a surprise guest. The stream begins at 11 AM CDT and is also expected to include an additional announcement.

This will be the first substantial look at what Season 5 has in store, making September 18 an important date for players deciding whether to return to Last Epoch for the new season.

September 21–25 Brings a Full Season 5 Content Breakdown

The next stage of the countdown is scheduled for September 21 through September 25.

Eleventh Hour Games is calling this period "Hype Week," with four days dedicated to the major pillars of Rage of the Frostborn. The developer plans to reveal more details throughout the week before publishing the full Patch Notes.

A Patch Notes overview video will also be released, giving players a quicker way to understand the most important changes without having to work through every individual adjustment.

For players preparing builds or planning their early-season progression, this will likely be one of the most important parts of the pre-launch schedule. Once the details are available, players will have a much clearer picture of how Season 5 could affect classes, equipment and progression.

Season 5 Supporter Packs Revealed September 27

On September 27, Eleventh Hour Games will reveal the new Season 5 Supporter Pack.

The pack will follow the theme of Rage of the Frostborn and will be available for purchase when Season 5 officially launches. The announcement is positioned as part of the game's seasonal celebration rather than a gameplay reveal, giving longtime players another way to support continued development.

Developer Tours Continue With Raxxanterax and AaronActionRPG

The final week before launch will also feature two developer-focused events.

On September 28 at 1 PM CDT, the development team will join Raxxanterax for a Campfire Chat and developer tour. The event is expected to take a deeper look at Rage of the Frostborn and its upcoming content.

Another developer tour follows on September 30 at 1 PM CDT, this time featuring AaronActionRPG on the Town Portal Podcast. According to Eleventh Hour Games, the session will serve as the final stop in the countdown, covering remaining reveals and questions from the community.

Twitch Drops Details Arrive September 29

Loot-focused players will have another reason to keep an eye on the pre-season schedule.

Eleventh Hour Games will reveal the details of its Season 5 Twitch Drops on September 29. The rewards will allow players to earn additional Season 5 items simply by watching participating streamers on Twitch.

The timing also fits neatly between the two developer tours, keeping the community focused on Last Epoch during the final days before launch.

October 1: Rage of the Frostborn Goes Live

The countdown ends on October 1 at 11 AM CDT, when Last Epoch Season 5: Rage of the Frostborn officially launches.

The new season will send players back into Eterra to face Morditas, while the launch will also mark the beginning of the First Blood community event.

The event challenges players to race toward Pinnacle Morditas, with the central question being which players or groups will claim First Blood. Eleventh Hour Games has also indicated that the event will contain multiple categories, suggesting that the competition will extend beyond a single race.

A Structured Countdown Gives Season 5 More Momentum

The biggest takeaway from the announcement is not a single gameplay feature, but how deliberately Eleventh Hour Games is building toward Season 5.

Instead of dropping all information at once, the studio has created a two-week countdown covering the trailer, content reveals, Patch Notes, developer discussions, Twitch Drops and community competition. That approach gives returning players several reasons to stay engaged before the season actually begins.

For players preparing for a new seasonal economy, gearing up before launch is also likely to become part of the usual preparation. Some players may choose to plan their progression around existing resources, while others looking to get started quickly may research options such as Buy Last Epoch Gold before jumping into the new season. For those comparing different approaches to seasonal preparation, EZBUFF can also become part of that broader discussion around gearing and progression.

With the full trailer arriving on September 18 and Season 5 launching less than two weeks later, the wait for Rage of the Frostborn is now entering its final stage. The next major question is what Eleventh Hour Games will reveal when the full Season 5 showcase goes live.