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Fortnite’s most unexpected season yet? ‘Shock and Awesome’ release times confirmed

Fortnite Chapter 6, Season 4 launches August 7

Fortnite Shock and Awesome release

The update features Power Rangers, Halo Spartans, and a new insect invasion

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By Gayathri KallukaranAug 07, 2025
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Highlights:

  • Fortnite Chapter 6, Season 4 begins on Thursday, 7 August with the new “Shock and Awesome” theme.
  • The update features Power Rangers, Halo Spartans, and a new insect invasion.
  • Server downtime begins between 1:30 AM and 2:00 AM EDT.
  • Expected downtime is 2–6 hours before the update becomes available.
  • Exact release times vary by region (full list below).


Epic Games has confirmed that Fortnite Chapter 6, Season 4 – titled Shock and Awesome – will launch globally on Thursday, 7 August 2025, bringing a mix of new collaborations and original content.

The new season introduces a unique enemy threat in the form of an insect invasion, a first for the game. Past seasons have included zombies and mercenaries, but this is the first time players will encounter bug-based enemies. The update also features crossover content from Halo and Power Rangers, as part of the ongoing expansion of Fortnite’s multiverse.

Key collaborations: Halo, Power Rangers and Megazord

Among the featured additions this season are:

  • Halo Spartans (unlockable via the Battle Pass, with some content tied to Level 100).
  • Six Power Rangers, including the Green Ranger, with the core five available later via the in-game store.
  • Megazord, expected to appear later in the season, not at launch.

Speculation continues around further crossover possibilities, with some players anticipating tie-ins with Solo Leveling or Helldivers, though nothing has been officially confirmed.

Exact regional release times

Fortnite servers will go offline early on 7 August between 1:30 AM and 2:00 AM EDT, marking the end of Chapter 6, Season 3. Server downtime typically lasts between 2 and 6 hours. Based on that window, here are the estimated release times for Season 4:

  • North America (PDT): 3:00 AM – 8:00 AM
  • North America (EDT): 6:00 AM – 11:00 AM
  • Brazil (BRT): 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • United Kingdom (BST): 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Western Europe (CEST): 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
  • Japan (JST): 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM
  • Australia (AEST): 8:00 PM – 1:00 AM

Players can expect access to the new season once the maintenance period concludes, though timing may vary depending on update size and server load.

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