Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4 is now just mere hours away, launching August 7, 2025. It’s set to feature a Power Rangers collaboration and will have new points of interest for players to explore. So far, we don’t have all of the details on what to expect, though we do know when it’s all set to kick off.
Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4 – Key Info
Epic Games has been busy teasing the next season of Fortnite over the last week or so, following a Superman-themed live event that completely wrecked Demon’s Domain. There’s currently a severed tentacle on the map that you can visit, as well as new rift cracks appearing in the sky.
Personally, I’ve really enjoyed Fortnite Super, with a whole heap of super-powered weapons feeling great to use. Things are likely set to change, however, as we’ll be seeing the UNSC Spartans arrive from Halo very soon indeed. In my opinion, the recent changes have absolutely been good enough to keep Fortnite in TechRadar’s best free games list.
Here’s TechRadar’s coverage of the launch of Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4, including info on the start time, downtime, and what to expect from the Power Rangers update. Follow along live as I give my impressions of the new map and lead you towards downtime with everything you need to know.
Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4 – cut to the chase
Only have time for the basics? Here are the most important things to know about Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4:
- Start date: August 7
- Theme: Shock ‘N Awesome (Power Rangers vs Bad Bugs)
- Battle Pass: Halo Spartans, Bug-themed skins, Power Rangers
- Special Skin: Dino Megazord (September 16)
Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4 downtime
Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4 downtime will trigger at the following times:
- East Coast (US): August 7 at 1:30AM ET
- West Coast (US): August 6 at 10:30AM PT
- United Kingdom: August 7 at 6:30AM BST
- Central Europe: August 7 at 7:30AM CEST
- Australia (Sydney): August 7 at 3:30PM AEST
- Japan (Tokyo): August 7 at 2:30PM JST
Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4 start time prediction
Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4 launches August 7, 2025. According to the in-game countdown, it’ll arrive after the downtime. This usually lasts 2 hours, so below you’ll find my prediction for when Fortnite servers will be back online:
- East Coast (US): 3:30AM ET
- West Coast (US): 12:30AM PT
- United Kingdom: 8:30AM BST
- Central Europe: 9:30AM CEST
- Australia (Sydney): 5:30PM AEST
- Japan (Tokyo): 4:30PM JST
What to expect from Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4
You say extermination, they say renovation 🐛 Bugs are movin’ in on the map! pic.twitter.com/LaKlB0czqyAugust 3, 2025
At present, Epic Games has not fully revealed the next season of Fortnite. We do know that Halo and Power Rangers-themed skins will be part of the new ‘Shock ‘N Awesome’ Battle Pass. I expect the story to follow on from the recent Fortnite Super Showdown live event. This saw a giant tentacled monster spawn in at Demon’s Domain. Players took it down with the help of Superman, and now there are severed tentacles around the map.
Another tease appears on the Fortnite X account, showing a new unit called the OXR. This ties into the Bad Bug Invasion theme that’s been teased elsewhere. New weapons and bug-themed skins are inbound, and it looks like Demon’s Domain will be getting a makeover. Below, you can see the reveal of the Swarmstrike weapon.
Introducing the Swarmstrike. A sure fire way to clear the nearest infestation 🔥 pic.twitter.com/nSWBK95IZPAugust 3, 2025
Teaser images have featured the phrase “Shock ‘N Awesome”, which is now confirmed to be the series’ main tagline. This points to bug-extermination weapons, and skins based on OXR units, as well as insectoid creatures. Power Rangers are a big part of the update, too, with a Megazord featured in the main promotional material.
Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4 trailer
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The cinematic trailer for Fortnite Shock ‘N Awe is now here. It’s a live-action showcase in the style of the Power Rangers TV show. We see the Rangers fighting alongside new characters (and Peely) against bug enemies.
Jake Green
As a freelance games writer, it’s my job to stay up to date with the latest games, especially live service titles like Fortnite. I’ve put hundreds of hours into the game at this point, having jumped on during Fortnite Vibing. Since then, I’ve particularly enjoyed the Fortnite OG seasons, which gave me the opportunity to experience older seasons of Fortnite that I missed the first time around. As for what comes next, I’m excited to check out the new Halo skins included in the Battle Pass.