- Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4 begins on August 7, 2025.
- The season is rumored to be themed around Bug Invasion.
- Multiple collab mythics are also speculated to be added.
Fortnite’s Chapter 6 Season 3, known as the “Super” season, has hooked players with its superhero-themed journey, which combines high-flying action and iconic crossovers. Following the Star Wars-themed Galactic Battle mini-season, this season debuted on June 8, 2025, and featured a dramatic Hero Academy narrative, as well as a bright new POI, Utopia City.
Players have embraced new gameplay, including mythic abilities like Superman’s flight, super strength, and heat vision, as well as original Fortnite skins and a Robin crossover that connects to DC’s past. The season’s Battle Pass, which includes superhero cosmetics, has kept the community busy, while a new Blitz LTM has shaken up the meta.
As Season 3 concludes, leaks and rumors about Chapter 6 Season 4 have surfaced, indicating a significant shift in tone. Here’s everything we know so far about the next Fortnite season.
Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4 Release Date
Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4 will release on August 7, 2025, right after the ongoing season ends. As with each major seasonal update, there will be a significant server downtime ranging between 6-8 hours, and you may need to install a larger update on your device before you can jump back in.
However, you can check out our downtime guide for all the details as we keep you updated during the new season’s release.
Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4 Theme and All Leaks
Bug and Alien Invasion Theme
Leakers have consistently suggested a Bug Invasion or Alien Invasion theme, probably influenced by sci-fi films such as Starship Troopers or A Bug’s Life. The island will also be infested with insect-like organisms or alien creatures.
The lore may be linked to the Last Reality, a recurring antagonistic force in Fortnite’s lore, with leakers speculating on a Zero Point alternative reality tie-in, as foreshadowed in the Batman/Fortnite Zero Point comics. Expect a darker, more chaotic theme than Season 3’s brilliant superhero atmosphere.
New Skins and Cosmetics
According to survey leaks, there is a Chrome Slone variant of Doctor Slone with bug-eyed shades, a new Cube Queen, a Herald skin, and a spider-fused Cuddle Team Leader. These Last Reality-inspired cosmetics have unsettling insectoid motifs.
Furthermore, a revised Companions system, characterized as a pet update, will provide new pet cosmetic items that follow players, increasing customisation but perhaps producing visual clutter in combat.
Bug Gauntlets and New Mechanics
A significant Fortnite gameplay leak reveals Bug Gauntlets, a new item that could serve as a unique weapon or ability, possibly related to the bug theme with glitch effects or insect-based assaults. Other rumored weapons include an Explosive Goo Gun and a Goo Splash, which suggest sticky, organic combat mechanics that are consistent with the insect invasion storyline.
Leaks have reported the return of the mud-sliding mechanic from Chapter 4 Season 3’s Wilds season. This feature, which is set to return in the next Fortnite season, enables players to slide through mud for speed increases and stealth while hiding from thermal-scoped weaponry. Mud-related boons and a Red Goo feature could improve traversal and strategy, complementing the swampy, bug-infested island.
Live Event, Island and Season Finale
Several players believe Season 4 will end with a significant live event that could tie up Chapter 6’s storyline. This event, which is believed to involve a Reality Collapse or player-choice endings, could lead to a Simpsons-themed mini-season before Chapter 7. The event is planned to be a spectacle, comparable to previous events such as Operation: Sky Fire.
Further rumors suggest a new jungle biome that fits with the bug invasion theme. Towering grass and swampy terrain may dominate, with mud mechanics aiding navigation. New POIs are promised; however, precise names are unknown, promising a revamped Battle Royale island.
