When is the next Fortnite update?

byJosh Taylor
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Fishtick as seen with other in-game characters in the current season.

Fortnite’s Chapter 6 Season 4 has brought a plethora of bug-themed content to the game, and here’s when the next update will arrive.

Thanks to the most recent live event, the previous Superhero-themed season came to an epic conclusion, and now, a fresh new beginning is upon us. Season 4 has gone live and has been in full swing since launch, bringing new weapons, locations, and bosses, among many other additions.

This time around, players will have to deal with a bug-infested island as well as new enemies. While it’s only the beginning, as usual, players can expect Epic to add new content and switch things up through updates as the season progresses.

If you’re curious about when the next update will be released, we have all the details below.

Next Fortnite update

The next Fortnite update is set to arrive on August 26, 2025.

At the time of writing, not much is known about what this upcoming update will bring. However, if leaks are accurate, we could finally see companions added to the game.

Companions are a new feature first revealed by dataminers in the previous chapter. According to leaks, these pets can follow you around the map. Not only that, but they also come with different interactions, allowing you to feed, pet, and play minigames with them.

Shortly after Chapter 6, Season 4 launched, well-known leaker Loolo shared an animation of a character petting an animal. With how long this has been in the works, it’s possible that Epic will finally drop the feature in the 37.10 patch.

We now also have an idea of what kind of pets will be coming based on the leaked information:

  • Turtle with a skateboard
  • Bulldogs
  • “Doggus” Mecha Team Leader companion

Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4 update schedule

Much like the previous season, Chapter 6 Season 4 will be structured in several major updates. We’ve compiled all the update schedule dates to help you keep tabs on when to expect new content to arrive:

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  • August 7 – 37.00 (Chapter 6 Season 4)
  • August 26 – 37.10
  • September 9 – 37.20
  • September 16 – 37.30
  • October 3 – 37.40 (Halloween)
  • October 14 – 37.50
  • November 1 – 37.51 (The Simpsons)

It’s worth noting, however, that this information was taken from leaks, so take it with a grain of salt until there’s further confirmation from Epic.

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When does Chapter 6 Season 4 end? Season 5 start date

Chapter 6, Season 4: Shock ‘N Awesome will end on November 1, 2025.

Epic usually keeps things under wraps until the final two weeks of a season, when official teasers for the upcoming season gradually get revealed. For now, though, rest assured you have time until then to complete all missions and unlock rewards from the Battle Pass until then.

Epic does release minor hotfixes between their patches to add game files to the API. We’ll keep you updated right here in case the update dates change and when any future patches are revealed.

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