Fortnite New Season: Start Date, Theme, and What to Expect

Fortnite seasons wind down every few months, so players are frequently turning their focus to what’s next. If you’re wondering when the new Fortnite season comes out, what it includes, or how it ties into past crossovers, you’re not alone.

Here’s a quick look at everything we know (and what we’re still waiting to find out) about the new season of Fortnite.

When is the new Fortnite season?

Following the launch of Season 3 in June 2025 is a new Fortnite season that’s expected to launch on August 8. Assuming, of course, there aren’t any last-minute delays. Fortnite updates tend to hit sometime in the early morning, but the exact time can vary depending on your region.

What’s coming in Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4?

The curtain hasn’t been pulled back enough on the new season of Fortnite just yet for us to have any clear answers. That said, patterns from past launches can give us a few hints.

Chapter 6 kicked off with a bang, thanks to a full-on superhero theme and an ongoing Star Wars crossover that brought locations like Resistance Base and First Order Outpost to the map. A mid-season update even added Superman.

Since we’re still so close to Season 3’s launch, no major teasers have dropped yet for Chapter 6 Season 4, but that could change quickly. Epic tends to hold details close to the chest until launch (the Season 3 trailer landed the same day it was released).

Players are speculating that we’ll see what we’ve seen in the past: a new map, new Battle Pass, new quests and skins, etc. We’ll know more as we approach August.

What might change on the Fortnite map?

The current map includes spots like Utopia City and Demon’s Domain, along with some holdovers from past crossovers. Fortnite’s map usually gets a partial reset each season, so fans are expecting at least a few new named locations when the Fortnite new season drops.

There’s also a chance Epic leans back into reality-bending events, which is something it has done with past Chapter finales. Depending on where the story goes, we could see entire biomes shift, new terrain types introduced, or older locations brought back with a twist.

The wait’s almost over

If you’re looking for clear answers about when the new Fortnite season will arrive or what it’s going to include, the truth is we’re still in a sorta wait-and-see mode. But with the current season ending in August, there’s really not long to go. Expect the usual mix of downtime, patch notes, and leaks as we get closer.

Until then, it’s a good time to finish out any Battle Pass rewards, wrap up remaining quests, and enjoy the current map before Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4 takes over!

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