
Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4 is almost here, and it’s set to be a huge shakeup for the island.
Instead of more superheroes, this time it’s all about a military force going up against a full-blown bug invasion. With major crossovers like Halo Spartans, futuristic new weapons, and corrupted map changes, the new season delivers a fresh theme and gameplay direction.
Here’s everything we know about Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4, including its release date, map changes, new weapons, and all the official teasers so far.
Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4 release date
Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4 launches on August 7, 2025.
Epic’s teaser schedule and in-game countdowns suggest a global rollout between August 7 and 8 depending on region and downtime length.
Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4 Battle Pass skins
The Battle Pass includes a mix of original and crossover skins:
- The Battle Pass includes a mix of original characters and major crossovers:
- UNSC Spartan: Female Spartan IV in Halo armor, instantly unlocked with the Battle Pass or earned for free at level 100 starting August 26
- Yoo-mi: A stylish idol with techwear flair
- Agent Patch: A battle panda with a bamboo melee weapon
- Battle Gamer Mae: A gamer-themed fighter with OXR gear
- Lt. Ripp Slade: Red-armored military operator
- Onyx Winter: Fierce OXR general with a tactical cape
- Green Ranger: Tommy Oliver, featuring Power Rangers crossover skin
Players who own the Battle Pass can also unlock the Dino Megazord Outfit by completing special quests starting September 16.
Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4 new weapons
The season introduces a full OXR arsenal, including:
- Bug Blaster: Plasma cannon that fires charged or rapid explosive shots
- Swarmstrike Launcher: Laser-guided rocket launcher that homes in on enemies
- Leadspitter 3000: Triple quad-barrel minigun for heavy suppression
- Sweeper Shotgun and Wrecker Revolver: High-damage, short-range options
- OXR Rifle: A modular sci-fi tactical rifle
Later this season, the Blade Blaster from Power Rangers will be added to the loot pool.
Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4 map changes
The Island has been partially overrun by alien bug nests, bringing multiple corrupted zones and three major POI changes:
- The Hive: An infested nightmare zone filled with Swarmer and Bomber bugs. Not for the faint of heart.
- OXR HQ: A fortified base where players can stock up on gear, complete missions, and buy upgrades with Bars.
- Ranger’s Ruin: A fallen weapons lab turned high-loot danger zone.
Map visuals now include purple goop, hive growths, barricades, and terrain reshaped by the infestation.
All Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4 trailer & teasers
Here’s the official trailer for Chapter 6 Season 4:
There’s also a live action trailer, though it doesn’t reveal much about the season itself:
“Yeah, we called in the experts”
The first teaser for Chapter 6 Season 4 was posted on August 2. It shows two spartans from Halo dealing with a tentacly threat.
“Kiss your momma goodbye and get your boots on”
The second teaser showed off another skin from the Battle Pass, as well as a weapon and a potential POI that Chapter 6 Season 4 will bring to the island.
“Bugs b gone. Join OXR”
The third teaser involved a new skin, a faction named OXR, and, potentially, a new minigun weapon.
Mark Rein’s one-word season teaser: Orbital
Mark Rein, the VP of Epic Games, always drops a one-word teaser for the upcoming season. This time, his word was Orbital.
That’s everything we know about Chapter 6 Season 4 so far. If you want to catch up on all the free skins and make the most of the weekly quests to max the current battle pass, we’ve got you covered.