Epic reveals Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 'Override' trailer; season to begin August 20, 2026

Epic Games has released the trailer for Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4: Override in a video that provides a first look at the upcoming season and confirms the new season will begin on August 20, 2026.

The developer described Override as a content-heavy season and the trailer highlights multiple major crossovers and in-game changes; Epic has not published exact server-downtime times for the launch window and the publisher and coverage note that more precise timing information will be available closer to the rollout.

The trailer confirms crossovers featuring Sonic the Hedgehog, Shadow, Dr. Eggman, Mega Man, Crash Bandicoot, Spyro, Joker (Persona 5) and Tails, while additional clips tease Cyberpunk 2077 and Mortal Kombat content; the footage also includes brief looks at Mortal Kombat characters and a billboard showing Male V from Cyberpunk 2077.

Map changes shown in the trailer include a large futuristic spire in the island’s centre that appears to have replaced the Zero Point, with broad cables extending from the structure toward a mysterious eye high above the island; several new points of interest were spotted in the footage but Epic has not released official details on them.

Override introduces a Match Hack system in which cartridges found during matches can be inserted to activate unique lobby-wide modifiers, and the season will add new sprites, new weapons and additional Mythic weapons alongside crossover-themed gameplay mechanics.

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Epic Games has confirmed that Chapter 7 Season 4: Override launches on August 20, 2026 following scheduled server downtime, and more exact downtime and timing details will be revealed closer to launch with updated information expected on August 19, 2026.