Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4: Release Date and What to Expect

Chapter 6 Season 4 of Fortnite is just around the corner, and as always, excitement is building among players. And for good reason: this upcoming season promises to be particularly original, with a theme centered around aliens and plenty of surprises in store.

On the calendar side, the launch is scheduled for Thursday, August 7, 2025, right after the end of Season 3, which will conclude as usual early in the morning (at 5:59 AM French time). Once the update is done, the servers will reopen with all the new content. It’s the usual routine — but always eagerly anticipated.

The core of this season will revolve around an extraterrestrial invasion. Several reliable sources have confirmed that the island’s entire setting will be shaken up: new contaminated zones, alien bases, and possibly even crashed spaceships. The vibe is clearly shifting toward something more futuristic and mysterious, with a design heavily inspired by sci-fi.

The Battle Pass, as always, will align with this theme: we’re talking about skins inspired by creatures from beyond, high-tech accessories, and “close encounters of the third kind”-style emotes. It’ll also be a chance to discover new mythic powers, featuring wild abilities like teleportation, levitation, or pure energy attacks. Plasma weapons, advanced gadgets… in short, enough to completely shake up standard strategies.

Another major addition already generating buzz: the collaboration with One Piece. Yes, Luffy and his crew are expected to land in Fortnite, bringing their own skins, cosmetics, and even exclusive challenges. It’s an unexpected crossover — but one that’s already shaping up to be a major event. These kinds of collaborations have become a Fortnite trademark, and this one could be especially memorable.

The map will, of course, be modified to match the alien vibe. We can expect heavily transformed zones, dynamic events, and likely a spectacular launch event. According to rumors, it could be a full-on live invasion, complete with cinematics, special missions, and maybe even a very dramatic first contact.