Fortnite players will have to wait until June to take on the next season of the online game, Epic Games have confirmed.

The gaming company announced the news on Tuesday revealing that the release of season 3 of the global phenomenon would be delayed from April 30 to June 4.

They said: "Hey all, we’re extending Chapter 2 - Season 2 of Fortnite beyond the original April 30 date. 

"Our plan is to launch Chapter 2 - Season 3 on June 4."

They assured gamers they would not be bored in the meantime as they announced further adventures for season 2 adding: "Before then, there’s lots of content coming in the current season. 

"We have multiple game updates on the way that will deliver fresh gameplay, new challenges, bonus XP, and a couple more surprises up our sleeve!

"For continued updates on the new Fortnite Season and other plans, we’ll keep you up to speed here and on our social channels.

"See you on the Island!"

Despite delays to development, Fortnite has seen an increase in players during the coronavirus outbreak.