Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4 release date, skins, weapons & map changes

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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“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.

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