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When Does The Next Fortnite Season Start? Fortnite Chapter 7, Season 4 Release Date

A new seasonal shift is set to take place in Fortnite, bringing an end to the current slew of content, with the release date for Chapter 7 Season 4 now officially confirmed.

Epic Games‘ seasonal shift has helped keep Fortnite among the most popular games, and the latest shift is now right around the corner, with huge collabs expected.

If you can’t wait for Chapter 7 Season 4 to kick off in Fortnite, Insider Gaming has all the details on exactly how much longer you need to wait.

When Does Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Start?

Addison Rae in Fortnite
More coming. Image via Epic Games

Epic Games has confirmed that Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4, officially called Override, will kick off on Thursday, August 20.

After several months in the current season, Fortnite is transitioning into the next slew of content, which is set to be the last full-length season of the chapter.

Similar to last year, which ended in The Simpsons’ mini-season, a shorter season will see out Chapter 7, though this is yet to be confirmed officially.

The table below outlines the expected start of downtime for Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4, based on previous updates, but Epic Games may provide a more precise timescale. We’ll update the article if that is the case.

Region / Time ZonePokopia DLC Wave 1 Launch Time
Pacific Time (PT)1 AM – Aug. 20
Central Time (CT)3 AM – Aug. 20
Eastern Time (ET)4 AM – Aug. 20
Brasilia Time (BRT)5 AM – Aug. 20
British Summer Time (BST)9 AM – Aug. 20
Central European Summer Time (CEST)10 AM – Aug. 20
China Standard Time (CST)4 PM – Aug. 20
Korean Standard Time (KST)5 PM – Aug. 20
Japan Standard Time (JST)5 PM – Aug. 20
Australian Eastern Time (AET)6 PM – Aug. 20
New Zealand Standard Time (NZST)8 PM – Aug. 20

What to Expect in Fortnite Next Season

Fortnite’s next chapter is set to be full of major collabs, with leaks indicating that gaming legends like Sonic, Pac-Man, and Persona will take center stage.

Alongside a new Battle Pass and a shake-up to the map, players can expect the usual transition of new weapons, items, and more to gather in-game.

Additionally, leaks indicate that the Sprite system introduced in Chapter 7 Season 3 will remain, in which case, a fresh batch of Sprites will be available to hunt down.

Full details will be revealed by Epic Games closer to launch, so keep your eyes peeled for official announcements in the build-up to the new season.

Check out the Fortnite x Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer below.

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