The Sonic Fortnite collab will arrive alongside the launch of Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 on August 20. According to dataminers, players will be able to get Sonic, Dr. Eggman, Shadow the Hedgehog, and Knuckles outfits. Here is every Sonic Fortnite skin coming in Fortnite Override, along with all the leaked bundles and how to get each cosmetic.

When Is the Sonic Fortnite Collab Release Date?

The Sonic Fortnite collab release date is Thursday, August 20, 2026, alongside the launch of Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4. Players can automatically unlock the Sonic skin by purchasing the Fortnite Override Battle Pass for $8.99.

However, Sonic isn’t the only character coming to the battle royale. According to dataminer ShiinaBR, we will also be getting two Sonic Fortnite bundles on the same day featuring Dr. Eggman, Shadow the Hedgehog, and Knuckles skins.

For your convenience, here is every Sonic Fortnite skin and cosmetic and where you can get them:

Sonic Cosmetic	How to Get It
Sonic Skin	Fortnite Override Battle Pass ($8.99)
Tails Sidekick	Fortnite Override Battle Pass ($8.99)
Dr. Eggman Skin	Fortnite Item Shop Bundle (TBA)
Shadow the Hedgehog Skin	Fortnite Item Shop Bundle (TBA)
Knuckles Skin	Fortnite Item Shop Bundle (TBA)

All Sonic Fortnite Bundle Cosmetics

There will reportedly be two Sonic Fortnite bundles sold in the Item Shop starting on August 20 that include three skins. As we mentioned above, players can get the Sonic skin through the Battle Pass. However, Dr. Eggman, Shadow the Hedgehog, and Knuckles will be available through separate bundle purchases.

According to dataminers, the Fortnite Sonic bundles will feature multiple cosmetic items, including pickaxes, back bling, Kicks, emotes, instruments, and a wrap. Here is everything reportedly included in each bundle:

Shadow and Knuckles Fortnite Bundle

• Shadow the Hedgehog Skin
• Knuckles Skin
• Two Back Blings
• Two Pickaxes
• Two Kicks
• One Emote
• Two Instruments
• One Wrap

Dr. Eggman Fortnite Bundle

• Dr. Eggman Skin
• One Back Bling
• One Pickaxe
• One Emote
• One Instrument

How Much Will the Sonic Fortnite Skins Cost?

At the time of writing, Epic Games has not revealed how much the Sonic Fortnite skins or bundles will cost. It’s hard to predict a cost, as this is the first major Item Shop bundle of the Fortnite Override season, and it is packed with many cosmetic items.

Epic Games also typically doesn’t confirm prices before an outfit enters the Item Shop. However, we would expect the individual Sonic skins to cost at least 1,500 V-Bucks, with the complete bundles selling for considerably more.

Thankfully, players won’t have to wait much longer to find out. The Sonic Fortnite skins and bundles are expected to enter the Item Shop on August 20 once Chapter 7 Season 4 starts. Just keep in mind that these bundle details come from datamined files and could still change before the crossover officially goes live.

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Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 officially launches on August 20 after server maintenance. Here is when Fortnite downtime begins and ends, and when the new Fortnite Override season goes live in every major region.

When Is Fortnite Downtime? Chapter 7 Season 3 End Times

Fortnite downtime will start at 11 PM PT on August 19 or 2 AM ET on August 20. That means there are less than 18 hours left before Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3 ends. So, if you are still trying to finish your Fortnite Sprites collection, now is your final chance to do so.

That said, Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 server maintenance will technically start on different days depending on which region you are located in. To make it easier to track, we’ve created a table below that shows when Fortnite downtime starts in every major region before the launch of Fortnite Override:

Fortnite Downtime Schedule (August 19–20)

Region	Time Zone	Date	Downtime Start Time
US West Coast	PT	August 19	11 PM
US Mountain	MT	August 20	12 AM
US Central	CT	August 20	1 AM
US East Coast	ET	August 20	2 AM
Brazil	BRT	August 20	3 AM
United Kingdom	BST	August 20	7 AM
Central Europe	CEST	August 20	8 AM
Eastern Europe	EEST	August 20	9 AM
South Africa	SAST	August 20	8 AM
India	IST	August 20	11:30 AM
China	CST	August 20	2 PM
Philippines	PHT	August 20	2 PM
Japan	JST	August 20	3 PM
South Korea	KST	August 20	3 PM
Australia East Coast	AEST	August 20	4 PM
New Zealand	NZST	August 20	6 PM

When Does Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Start?

According to dataminers, Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 will start on August 20 at 3 AM PT or 6 AM ET. That means server maintenance is currently expected to last around four hours after downtime starts on August 19.

For your convenience, we have created an easy-to-read table that shows when Fortnite Override starts in every major region:

Fortnite Override Start Times (August 20)

Region	Time Zone	Date	Chapter 7 Season 4 Start Time
US West Coast	PT	August 20	3 AM
US Mountain	MT	August 20	4 AM
US Central	CT	August 20	5 AM
US East Coast	ET	August 20	6 AM
Brazil	BRT	August 20	7 AM
United Kingdom	BST	August 20	11 AM
Central Europe	CEST	August 20	12 PM
Eastern Europe	EEST	August 20	1 PM
South Africa	SAST	August 20	12 PM
India	IST	August 20	3:30 PM
China	CST	August 20	6 PM
Philippines	PHT	August 20	6 PM
Japan	JST	August 20	7 PM
South Korea	KST	August 20	7 PM
Australia East Coast	AEST	August 20	8 PM
New Zealand	NZST	August 20	10 PM

It should be noted that the Fortnite Override start times could change. The table above is based on in-game files and when the update is currently scheduled to launch. Fortnite downtime can sometimes be extended if Epic Games needs more time to implement a major update.

However, these are roughly the times you can expect Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 to start. Fortnite Override will see the battle royale transform into a gaming legends-themed season with collabs that include: Sonic, Megaman, Tetris, Pac-Man, Persona 5, and more.

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Fortnite Gem Hours goes live today for the final day of Sprite Spree Week. For 24 hours, players will have an increased chance of finding Gem Sprites throughout the battle royale map. This is also your last opportunity to collect Chapter 7 Season 3 Sprites before Fortnite Override begins on August 20. Here is when Fortnite Gem Hours starts in every region so you don’t miss out!

What Time Does Fortnite Gem Hours Start Today?

The Fortnite Gem Hours event starts today at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET on August 19, 2026. However, because Chapter 7 Season 3 ends tonight, the event will only remain available until servers go offline for maintenance at 1 AM PT / 4 AM ET on August 20.

Gem Hours is the fourth and final daily Power Hour featured during Fortnite Sprite Spree Week. Throughout the next 17 hours, Gem Sprites will appear more frequently in chests and across the map. Players can also take advantage of free Sprite resummoning, faster leveling, and several other useful bonuses.

The Power Hour ends early in the morning on August 20 in most regions. For your convenience, we have created a complete table below showing the Fortnite Gem Hours start and end times around the world:

Fortnite Gem Hours Schedule for Every Region

Time Zone	Gem Hours Start Time	Gem Hours End Time
Pacific Time (PT)	August 19 at 6 AM	August 19 at 11 PM
Mountain Time (MT)	August 19 at 7 AM	August 20 at 12 AM
Central Time (CT)	August 19 at 8 AM	August 20 at 1 AM
Eastern Time (ET)	August 19 at 9 AM	August 20 at 2 AM
British Summer Time (BST)	August 19 at 2 PM	August 20 at 7 AM
Central European Summer Time (CEST)	August 19 at 3 PM	August 20 at 8 AM
Japan Standard Time (JST)	August 19 at 10 PM	August 20 at 3 PM
Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)	August 19 at 11 PM	August 20 at 4 PM
New Zealand Standard Time (NZST)	August 20 at 1 AM	August 20 at 6 PM

All Fortnite Gem Hours Rewards and Bonuses

The Fortnite Gem Hours rewards include free Sprite resummoning, double Sprite XP, and a Lucky Item Locator daily quest. These bonuses will remain active until the servers go offline for Chapter 7 Season 4 maintenance.

Sprites will also level up twice as quickly during Gem Hours, making today the perfect time to master any remaining Chapter 7 Season 3 Sprites. Resting beside a campfire also grants double Sprite Experience, allowing you to upgrade your collection even faster before the season ends.

Here is every bonus available during Fortnite Gem Hours:

• Sprites cost no Sprite Dust to resummon, meaning you no longer lose them.
• Sprites level up twice as quickly.
• Resting beside a campfire grants double Sprite Experience.
• Players can earn a Lucky Item Locator by completing daily quests.

Which Sprites Are Featured During Fortnite Gem Hours?

Fortnite Gem Hours features Gem Sprite variants throughout the event on August 19. Since this is the final day of Chapter 7 Season 3, it is also your last chance to find these Sprites before Fortnite Override begins.

The Gem Zero Point Sprite and Gem Grim Sprite are particularly rare, so players who still need them should take advantage of today’s increased spawn rates. Once the season ends, it is unclear when these Gem variants will become available again.

Here are the Sprites featured during Fortnite Gem Hours:

• Gem Water Sprite
• Gem Earth Sprite
• Gem Duck Sprite
• Gem Demon Sprite
• Gem Punk Sprite
• Gem Zero Point Sprite
• Gem Aura Sprite
• Gem Grim Sprite
• Gem Llama Sprite

How Long Does Fortnite Gem Hours Last?

Fortnite Gem Hours lasts for 17 hours, beginning at 6 AM PT on August 19 and ending at 11 PM PT that night. Although Sprite Spree Week events normally run for a full 24 hours, today’s Gem Hours will end early when the servers go offline for Chapter 7 Season 4 maintenance.

Unlike older Power Hour events, Gem Hours is not divided into a pair of two-hour sessions. You can log in at any point before servers go down at 1 AM PT / 4 AM ET and still participate. Gem Hours takes place during the final hours of Chapter 7 Season 3, making it your last opportunity to complete your current Sprite collection.

Once maintenance begins, the game will become unavailable until Fortnite Override launches on August 20.

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