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What time does Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 release in your time zone?
Fortnite's next major update, Chapter 7 Season 4, subtitled "Override," launches on Thursday 20 August, bringing a wave of video game crossovers into the battle royale. Popular protagonists such as Sonic the Hedgehog, Crash Bandicoot, Mega Man, Kingdom Hearts' Sora, Persona 5's Joker and even a Tetris block will join the roster, alongside recognisable locations like Sonic's Green Hill Zone appearing on the map.
Season 3 is expected to go offline for maintenance at around 7am BST on Thursday, with the new season predicted to go live at roughly 11am BST the same day, based on estimates from leakers and content creators rather than an official Epic Games announcement. Some new characters will be obtainable through the battle pass, while others will only be available to purchase from the item shop. Sprites are also returning with a fresh selection, including Miles "Tails" Prower, who will grant players the ability to glide, though sprites collected during Season 3 won't carry over.
In short
- Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 "Override" launches Thursday 20 August
- Sonic, Crash Bandicoot, Mega Man and other game icons join the roster
- UK players can expect downtime around 7am, relaunch around 11am BST
Explained simply
Fortnite is an online game in which players compete in a large battle royale map, with new seasons bringing changes to its characters, locations and rewards. Epic Games, the company behind Fortnite, regularly adds guest characters and settings from other games and entertainment franchises.
A season’s battle pass offers rewards as players progress through the game, while the item shop sells other characters and items. Sprites are collectible companions that can give players special abilities, and their effects and availability can change between seasons.
Season launches involve taking the game offline for maintenance before the new content becomes available. Release times are usually discussed in local time zones, and estimates can differ from the final schedule.