A new rumor claims that FNAF is coming to Fortnite in Chapter 7 Season 4. According to players, there is a Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza Easter egg on the Fortnite Override map. Here is everything you need to know about a potential Fortnite FNAF collab and whether the rumor is real.

Is FNAF Coming to Fortnite?

As of the time of writing, Epic Games has not confirmed that FNAF is coming to Fortnite. However, before you get too disappointed, there are some signs that a Five Nights at Freddy’s crossover could finally be happening in the battle royale.

The latest rumor started when players noticed a new location on the Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 map that looks awfully similar to Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza. Even if it isn’t a FNAF Easter egg, the building looks so similar that it has to at least be a nod to the iconic horror game.

FNAF Fortnite Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza Location

To find the rumored FNAF Easter egg location in Fortnite, travel southeast directly below the yellow Pac-Man island above the Battlewoods POI. Here is a map showing the exact location:

As you can see, the building itself has a very similar shape to Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza from the game series, as well as the location featured in the movie franchise. When you enter the building, it also has a show stage that once again looks similar to the iconic FNAF location where the animatronics perform.

Why Fans Think FNAF Is Coming to Fortnite Soon

Finally, Fortnite Lead Producer Colin Friday recently followed the official FNAF social media account on X. This, of course, sent the Fortnite and Five Nights at Freddy’s communities into a frenzy.

However, the follow could also mean absolutely nothing and may just be a coincidence. That said, Fortnite Override is themed around gaming legends, with Chapter 7 Season 4 bringing numerous video game characters to the battle royale.

With Fortnitemares 2026 coming this October and Chapter 7 Season 4 centered around gaming legends, there has never been a more perfect time for a FNAF collab to happen in Fortnite. For now, though, the crossover remains a rumor and has not been confirmed by Epic Games.

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Fortnite Golden Hours is happening today in Chapter 7 Season 4. The special Power Hour features increased Gold Sprite variant spawn rates, additional starting items, and a better chance of finding Midas’ Masterpiece Pistol. Here is when both Fortnite Power Hour today starts in every region and everything included on August 22.

What Time Is Fortnite Power Hour Today?

The first Fortnite Golden Hour starts today at 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET on August 22, 2026. The Power Hour today gives players an increased chance of finding the new Fortnite Override Gold Sprites variants, which were just released yesterday.

Epic Games will host two separate Golden Hours sessions, with each one lasting two hours. The second Fortnite Power Hour today starts at 6 PM PT / 9 PM ET, giving players another opportunity to participate later in the evening.

Depending on where you live, the second session may not begin until August 23. To make the schedule easier to follow, we have created two tables below showing the Fortnite Golden Hours start times for every major region:

Fortnite Golden Hours Schedule for Every Region

Fortnite Golden Hour #1 (August 22)

Region	Date	Time
PT (West Coast US)	August 22	11:00 AM–1:00 PM
ET (East Coast US)	August 22	2:00 PM–4:00 PM
UK (BST)	August 22	7:00 PM–9:00 PM
Europe (CEST)	August 22	8:00 PM–10:00 PM
Brazil (BRT)	August 22	3:00 PM–5:00 PM
Japan (JST)	August 23	3:00 AM–5:00 AM
South Korea (KST)	August 23	3:00 AM–5:00 AM
Australia (AEST)	August 23	4:00 AM–6:00 AM
New Zealand (NZST)	August 23	6:00 AM–8:00 AM

Fortnite Golden Hour #2 (August 22)

Region	Date	Time
PT (West Coast US)	August 22	6:00 PM–8:00 PM
ET (East Coast US)	August 22	9:00 PM–11:00 PM
UK (BST)	August 23	2:00 AM–4:00 AM
Europe (CEST)	August 23	3:00 AM–5:00 AM
Brazil (BRT)	August 22–23	10:00 PM–12:00 AM
Japan (JST)	August 23	10:00 AM–12:00 PM
South Korea (KST)	August 23	10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Australia (AEST)	August 23	11:00 AM–1:00 PM
New Zealand (NZST)	August 23	1:00 PM–3:00 PM

All Fortnite Golden Hours Rewards and Bonuses

The Fortnite Power Hour today increases the spawn rates of Gold Sprite variants across the Island. Players will also drop into each match with an additional Portable Extractor and a 1-Up Token, giving them an immediate advantage.

Midas’ Masterpiece Pistol will also be more likely to appear during both Golden Hours sessions. The powerful weapon deals additional headshot damage, making it an item worth tracking down while you hunt for rare Gold Sprites.

Here is everything included in the Fortnite Power Hour today:

• Drop in with an additional Portable Extractor and a 1-Up Token.
• Gold Sprite variants appear more often.
• Midas’ Masterpiece Pistol is more likely to appear, and headshots deal additional damage.

These bonuses will only be active during the scheduled Golden Hours periods. So if you are still missing one of the rarest Fortnite Override Sprite variants, you will want to make the most of both sessions.

Which Sprites Are Featured During Fortnite Golden Hours?

A total of 11 Gold Sprite variants are featured during the Fortnite Golden Hours Power Hour today. This includes Gold versions of popular Chapter 7 Season 4 Sprites such as Sonic, Tails, Shadow, Jonesy, and Klombo.

All 11 variants will have increased spawn rates during both Power Hour today sessions. However, the Gold Klombo Sprite and Gold Crown Sprite will likely be the most difficult to find since they are both Mythic rarity.

Here is the complete list of featured Gold Sprites in Fortnite Override:

Featured Gold Sprite	Rarity
Gold 8-Bit Sprite	Rare
Gold Bush Sprite	Rare
Gold Adventure Sprite	Rare
Gold Jonesy Sprite	Rare
Gold Shadow Sprite	Epic
Gold Sonic Sprite	Epic
Gold Tails Sprite	Epic
Gold Killswitch Sprite	Epic
Gold Jackrabbit Sprite	Legendary
Gold Klombo Sprite	Mythic
Gold Crown Sprite	Mythic

While all of the featured variants will appear more frequently, rarity still matters. That means you may encounter several Rare and Epic Gold Sprites before finding either of the Mythic variants.

How Long Does Fortnite Golden Hours Last?

Each Fortnite Golden Hour lasts two hours. Epic Games will host two sessions on August 22, giving players four total hours to take advantage of the increased Gold Sprite spawn rates and special gameplay bonuses.

You don’t need to participate in both sessions, but joining each one will give you the best chance of finding the Gold Klombo Sprite and unlocking the Gold Crown Sprite. The evening session also gives players another opportunity if they miss the first Power Hour earlier in the day.

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Epic Games has released 11 Gold Sprites early in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4. Players can now find the new variants across the battle royale map. Here is a complete list of all the Fortnite Override Gold Sprites available now.

11 Gold Sprites Added to Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4

The 11 Gold Sprites are now live in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4. Epic Games released the rare variants early. The new sprites were originally meant to make their debut on August 22, but the battle royale creators decided to release them today instead.

That means there are now a total of 33 Sprites that players can collect in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4. For your convenience, here is a complete list of every Gold Sprite currently available in the game:

Sprite	Rarity
Gold 8-Bit Sprite	Rare
Gold Bush Sprite	Rare
Gold Adventure Sprite	Rare
Gold Jonesy Sprite	Rare
Gold Shadow Sprite	Epic
Gold Sonic Sprite	Epic
Gold Tails Sprite	Epic
Gold Killswitch Sprite	Epic
Gold Jackrabbit Sprite	Legendary
Gold Klombo Sprite	Mythic
Gold Crown Sprite	Mythic

What Is the Rarest Gold Sprite in Fortnite?

The rarest Gold Sprites in Chapter 7 Season 4 are currently the Gold Klombo Sprite and Gold Crown Sprite, as both variants have a Mythic rarity. The Gold Jackrabbit Sprite is the next rarest variant with a Legendary rarity.

With the Gold variants now available early, players can begin searching for all 11 across the Fortnite Override map. Epic Games could also add more Gold Sprites throughout Chapter 7 Season 4, so we will update this list if any additional variants are released.

When Is Fortnite Golden Hours?

Epic Games is also hosting Fortnite Golden Hours on Saturday, August 22, 2026. The weekend Power Hour will begin at 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET and feature increased spawn rates for Gold Sprites.

Although Epic Games released the Fortnite Gold Sprites early today, their spawn rates are not currently boosted. If you want an easier time collecting all 11 variants, your best bet is to wait for Golden Hours tomorrow morning.

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A new datamine has revealed 6 upcoming Fortnite Sprites that will be added during Chapter 7 Season 4. Leakers have also discovered 5 new Sprite variants, including one seemingly connected to the Fortnitemares 2026 update in October.

New Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Sprites Leaked

Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 has only been live for 24 hours, and dataminers have already uncovered new Sprites that are planned for future updates. According to the leak, 6 new Fortnite Sprites will be coming to Fortnite Override.

The leaked lineup includes a Meowscles Sprite and Squibbly Sprite. However, it should be pointed out that we don’t currently have release dates for any of them. Plans can also change before the Sprites officially appear in the game.

For your convenience, here is the complete list of upcoming Sprites leaked for Fortnite Override:

• Meowscles Sprite
• BodySlam Sprite (collab)
• Cube Sprite
• Headshot Sprite and Gold Headshot Sprite
• Squibbly Sprite (all variants)
• Overshield Sprite (all variants)

Interestingly, it appears the BodySlam Sprite is part of a collaboration crossover. That means it will likely be a one-off Mythic Sprite, similar to the Ironmouse Sprite or John Wick Sprite from Chapter 7 Season 3. The only question left is: Who is the Sprite based on? Personally, I’m hoping for a John Cena Sprite. You know that would be funny.

All New Fortnite Sprite Variants Leaked for Chapter 7 Season 4

Dataminers have also revealed 5 new Sprite variants that will reportedly be released during Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4. So far, Fortnite Override has only introduced the new Cheat Master Sprite variant. The Gold Sprite variant arriving on August 22 is a carryover from last season.

Here is a list of all the upcoming Chapter 7 Season 4 Sprite variants that have been leaked:

• Candy
• Holofoil
• Hacker
• Reaper
• TrickTreat

While it hasn’t been confirmed, it’s speculated that the TrickTreat Sprite variant will be connected to the Fortnitemares 2026 update arriving in October. Given that Chapter 7 Season 4 ends on October 31, it will likely be one of the final Sprite variants released during the Override season.

For now, Epic Games has not announced release dates for any of the leaked Sprites or variants. However, with several Chapter 7 Season 4 updates still planned, players should have plenty of new Sprites to collect throughout the remainder of the season.

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Epic Games has added a new Crown Sprite in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4, and it’s incredibly difficult to master. Players not only have to earn a Victory Royale to obtain this Mythic Sprite, but they must also continue winning matches to unlock its Cheat Master variant. Here is how to get the Fortnite Crown Sprite and all of its variants.

How to Get the Crown Sprite in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4

To get the Fortnite Crown Sprite, you need to win a single match in any Battle Royale mode. After earning a Victory Royale, the Mythic Sprite will automatically be added to your Sprite Collection. If you think that sounds pretty simple, I have some bad news for you when it comes to mastering it.

Unlike other Chapter 7 Season Sprites, the Fortnite Crown Sprite only levels up when you win matches. If you earn a Crowned Victory Royale by winning two matches back-to-back, you will automatically take the Sprite from Level 1 to Level 5 Mastered. However, that requires you to win two consecutive matches without dying while having the Crown Sprite equipped. It’s easier said than done.

Here are the steps to unlock the Crown Sprite in Fortnite Override:

• Step 1: Win a single match in any Battle Royale mode, including Zero Build or Build.
• Step 2: The Crown Sprite will automatically be added to your Sprite Collection.

• Step 3: Equip your Crown Sprite and level it up by winning additional matches.
• Step 4: Earn a Crowned Victory Royale by winning two matches back-to-back to master it and unlock the Cheat Master Crown Sprite variant.

How to Get the Gold Crown Sprite in Fortnite

Fortnite Crown Sprite variants are only obtainable by mastering the previous variant. For example, mastering the standard Crown Sprite will automatically unlock the Cheat Master Crown Sprite. Mastering the Cheat Master Crown Sprite will then unlock the Gold Crown Sprite variant.

The Gold Crown Sprite will be added to Fortnite on Saturday, August 22, 2026. It will debut alongside other Gold Sprites as part of the Gold Hours Power Hours event taking place over the weekend.

Here is how to get the Gold Crown Sprite:

• Step 1: Equip the Cheat Master Crown Sprite and win matches to level it up.
• Step 2: Earn a Crowned Victory Royale by winning two matches back-to-back with the Cheat Master Crown Sprite equipped.
• Step 3: Once your Cheat Master Crown Sprite reaches Level 5 Mastered, you will automatically unlock the Gold Crown Sprite variant when it becomes available on August 22.

Unfortunately, this difficult Sprite progression system appears to be a season-long mechanic. That means you will have to keep winning matches and mastering each Crown Sprite variant to unlock any additional versions released throughout Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4. As a result the Crown Sprite will be one of the rarest sprites in Fortnite Override.

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Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 features Cheat Codes that unlock free rewards through the game’s Admin Panel. There are also Lobby Hacks that give you Cheat Master Sprite variants. Here is a complete list of all Fortnite Override Cheat Codes discovered so far and the rewards they unlock.

What Is the Admin Panel in Fortnite?

In Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4, you will now see an “Admin Panel” button in the main menu. This is where you can enter Cheat Codes that give you free in-game rewards. If you have the right password, you can enter it to instantly unlock Sprite Dust, XP, cosmetics, Gizmos, or even a rare Fortnite Sprite.

The only problem is that you have to find the Fortnite Cheat Codes first. Epic Games is currently sharing codes through social media posts and promotional events. However, for your convenience, we have gathered all the Cheat Codes currently available in Fortnite Override below.

All Fortnite Cheat Codes and Rewards So Far

Cheat Code	Reward
GottaGoFast	Cheat Master Sonic Sprite
IWannaFlyHigh	Cheat Master Tails Sprite
DontBlockMe	Tetris transformation (turns you into a Tetris Block)
LetsBlockAndRoll	Tetris transformation (turns you into a Tetris Block)
TakeYourHeart	2 Extraction Accelerator Gizmos
SurviveTheNight	2 Cheat Code Locator Gizmos
PerfectOrder	4 Spicy Taco Gizmos
8BitBlast	Cheat Master 8-Bit Sprite
O2Override	Llama Supply and 5 Portable Extractors
Born2Play	Cheat Master Adventure Sprite
Play4All	Cheat Master Jonesy Sprite
Magilume	2,000 Sprite Dust
BeMoreAlien	Override Ready Loading Screen
Chispambo	2,000 Sprite Dust
Perlimpinpin	2,000 Sprite Dust
ReachYourImpossible	Block Party Loading Screen
Abgestaubt	2,000 Sprite Dust
FindItChat	2 Cheat Code Locators
OverrideXP	40,000 XP
GatherAndCraft	Cheat Master Bush Sprite (complete the Story Quest first)
H0p0nVC	2,000 Sprite Dust

All Sprite Codes in Fortnite override

At the time of writing, there are six Sprite Codes in Fortnite that unlock a new Cheat Master variant. Although we already listed them in the table above, we have created a separate list below to make it easier for players who only want the Sprite Codes.

Cheat Code	Cheat Master Sprite
GottaGoFast	Cheat Master Sonic Sprite
IWannaFlyHigh	Cheat Master Tails Sprite
8BitBlast	Cheat Master 8-Bit Sprite
Born2Play	Cheat Master Adventure Sprite
Play4All	Cheat Master Jonesy Sprite
GatherAndCraft	Cheat Master Bush Sprite (complete the Story Quest first)

However, it should be noted that the code for the Cheat Master Bush Sprite variant will only work after you have completed the in-game Story Questline. The Admin Panel will reject the code unless you finish this quest first.

Epic Games will likely release additional Fortnite Cheat Codes throughout Chapter 7 Season 4. We will continue updating this guide whenever new Lobby Hacks, Sprite Codes, or free Admin Panel rewards are discovered.

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Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 will let players hack matches using Cheat Codes, Override Consoles, and special Power-Ups. Here is everything you need to know about Fortnite Override, including its new weapons, Sprites, map POI’s, Battle Pass, and gaming collabs.

Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Cheat Codes and Override Consoles Explained

The biggest feature of Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 is hacking. In every match, players will be able to find Cheat Codes that appear across the map and activate them using special Override Consoles. However, these codes don’t just impact you – they actually affect every player in the match as they rewrite the rules for the entire server.

That said, you will need to find and capture an Override Console before other players get to it first. When a player takes control, their name will be displayed around the base of the console so that the entire lobby knows who activated it.

Here is a quick breakdown of how the new Fortnite Override mechanic works:

How Fortnite Override Consoles Work

• Override Consoles appear in every Battle Royale match.
• Players can find Cheat Codes hidden across the island.
• Cheat Codes can be activated to change the rules of the match.
• Some Overrides affect the entire server.
• Your name is displayed around the console when you take control.
• Rare Squad Overrides only buff the first squad that reaches them.
• Activating a Squad Override broadcasts your location on the map.
• Players can also track down Power-Ups across the Island.

All Fortnite Override Cheats

Override	Cheat
Sonic Speed	Increase your sprint speed over time
More XP	Gain More XP from Eliminations, looting and surviving the storm
Loot Hack	You’ll get a look hack item from the next Chest you open
Extra Life	Respawn when on the bring of elimination one time
Big Fish	Makes all Fishing Holes golden
Constant Heal	Gain constant health and shield regen over time when not in combat
Infinite Stamina	Gain Infinite Stamina
Headshot	Deal Increased headshot damage
Overshield	Gain extra, or a new Overshield
Speed Shooter	Your weapons fire and reload faster
Big Loot	Higher chance to get Epic or Legendary loot from chests
Power Pickaxe	Pickaxe hits deal massive damage

Fortnite Lobby Hacks Explained

Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 is also introducing Lobby Hacks. Unlike Cheat Codes found during matches, Lobby Hacks are real-life codes that can be entered directly through the game’s lobby menu to earn rewards.

Epic Games will distribute Lobby Hack codes through social media, promotions, and real-world campaigns throughout the season. Players can then redeem them in Fortnite to unlock special in-game bonus rewards such a XP, Sprite Dust, and even Sprite Variants!

All Fortnite Lobby Hacks Codes Available So Far

• 8BitBlast
• O2Override
• PerfectOrder
• SurviveTheNight
• TakeYourHeart
• LetsBlockAndRoll
• DontBlockMe
• IWannaFlyHigh
• GottaGoFast
• Magilume
• Borntoplay
• BEMOREALIEN
• Chispambo
• abgestaubt
• REACHYOURIMPOSSIBLE
• Perlimpinpin

As a result, players will want to keep an eye on official Fortnite social media accounts during the season. Lobby Hacks could appear almost anywhere. For example, several of the codes were already given out through collaborations and partnerships with other companies, making them a real-world extension of the season’s hacking theme.

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Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Weapons and items

Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 will introduce several new weapons inspired by gaming legends. Two of the biggest additions coming to the battle royale are the Midas’ Masterpiece and Mega Man’s Mega Buster.

Midas’ Masterpiece is a powerful pistol capable of instantly eliminating an opponent with a single headshot. Players will also be able to equip Mega Man’s legendary arm cannon and use it to take enemies offline.

For your convenience, here is a list of the new Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 weapons confirmed so far:

New Fortnite Override Weapons

• Midas’ Masterpiece: A powerful golden pistol capable of one-headshot instagibs.
• Mega Buster: Mega Man’s legendary arm cannon that lets players charge up and blast enemies.
• Sonic Power Sneakers: Perform Sonic’s signature Spin Dash or launch into an airborne Spin Attack.
• Tetris Rift: Toss down Tetris blocks to create instant cover during a fight.
• Retro Shotgun: (Name of weapon and power is currently unknown. However, the new shotgun was featured in the Fortnite Override trailer).

Weapons Coming Later in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4

• Kingdom Key: Sora’s iconic Keyblade from Kingdom Hearts.
• Rebecca’s Guns: A dual-wielded assault rifle and SMG inspired by Rebecca from Cyberpunk: Edgerunners.

Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Loot Pool (Unvaulted)

• Pump Shotgun
• Assault Rifle
• Ranger Assault Rifle
• Drum Gun
• Minigun
• Tactical Pistol
• Dual Pistols
• Oni Shotgun
• Flare Gun
• Bass Boost
• Overdrive Grenade
• Chug Splash

Epic Games has also teased additional weapons and items arriving throughout the season. A complete list of new and unvaulted weapons will be featured in the Override Community Update Notes.

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Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Map Changes Explained

The Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 map will feature several new POI locations inspired by iconic video game franchises. One of the biggest additions is Green Hill Zone from Sonic the Hedgehog.

Players will be able to race through Green Hill Zone using Sonic Power Sneakers, turning one of gaming’s most iconic levels into a playable Battle Royale location. Epic Games has also confirmed that players will be able to visit Pac-Man Island. Although it’s currently not clear where it’s located.

All Fortnite Override POI’S

Here are the new Fortnite Override POI’s confirmed so far:

Green Hill Zone

Pac-Man Island

Stone Sanctum (Formerly Sinister Strip)

Epic Mega Arcade POI (Formerly Frosted Flats)

Reality’s Reign (Formerly Zero Point)

Sunken Shores Tetris POI

Interestingly, there are also several Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3 POI’s that have been removed from the Fortnite Override map, which we’ll list below:

• Sinister Strip
• Calamari Canyon
• Frosted Flats

All New Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Sprites

Sprites are officially returning in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4. However, Override will introduce a completely new generation of Sprites with different gameplay abilities. One of the first confirmed additions is the Tails Sprite, which helps players hover in the air.

Players will be able to catch other new Sprites throughout the season and add them to their collection. Here is a full list of all Fortnite Override Sprites:

• Klombo Sprite: Grants random items at each level.
• Sonic Sprite: Gotta Go Fast! Sprint faster.
• Tails Sprite: Hover in the air with the help of Tails.
• Shadow Sprite: Automatically reload weapons over time, even when unequipped.
• Jackrabbit Sprite: Perform another jump while mid-air.
• 8-Bit Sprite: Find an 8-Bit Shotgun in your first Chest and gain a core multiplier for it.
• Crown Sprite: Gain extra Crown Wins after getting a Victory Royale. You can only level it up by winning matches.
• Adventure Sprite: Upgrade a random item in your inventory at each level.
• Bush Sprite: Spawns a Bush on you after a duration. At max level, gain a Bush on elimination.
• Jonesy Sprite: After a short duration, recover some Health or Shield after being damaged.
• Killswitch Sprite: Enter Hangtime with improved accuracy.

Thankfully, all of the Fortnite Sprites you collected during Chapter 7 Season 3 will carry over. Epic Games is also introducing a new Sprite Garden mode where you can play with your Sprites and show your collection to friends.

Fortnite Sprite Garden Mode

• Sprites collected during Chapter 7 Season 3 will carry over.
• Players can visit Sprite Garden to interact with their collection.
• You can show off your collected Sprites to friends.
• Chapter 7 Season 4 will introduce a new generation of Sprites.
• New Sprites will have powers that can be used during Battle Royale matches.

This means your Chapter 7 Season 3 collection won’t disappear when Override begins. Instead, your old Sprites will remain available through Sprite Garden alongside the new variants introduced during Chapter 7 Season 4.

Fortnite Loot Hacks Explained

Sprite Dust will also have a new purpose in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4. As you unlock Sprites, you can spend your Sprite Dust on Loot Hacks that customize the items found inside your chests in the battle royale mode.

Loot Hacks allow you to add bonus items to Chest drops, including special loot that can’t be found anywhere else. This will give players more control over their loadouts before a match even begins.

How Fortnite Loot Hacks Work

• Catching new Sprites adds Sprite Dust your account.
• Sprite Dust can then be spent on Loot Hacks.
• Loot Hacks customize what can drop from your Chests.
• Players can add exclusive bonus items to the Battle Royale loot pool.
• Some Loot Hack items cannot be found anywhere else.

Loot Hacks should make collecting Fortnite Sprites even more important in Chapter 7 Season 4. Instead of just being used to resummon sprites, your collection can now directly influence the weapons and items you find during future matches.

Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Battle Pass Skins

Sonic the Hedgehog headlines the Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Battle Pass. Players who purchase the pass will automatically unlock the Fortnite Sonic skin alongside the Tails Sidekick and a lineup of original skins.

Players who purchase the Battle Pass before August 27 at 11:59 PM ET will also receive the Infiltrator Grace Crowne Outfit and matching accessories as a launch-week bonus. Here is the full list of Fortnite Override Battle Pass skins:

Complete Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Battle Pass

• K1TTYW1NS
• Phantom
• Grace Crowne
• Geno
• Sonic the Hedgehog
• Mali
• Wrixel
• Bastian

Fortnite Override Battle Pass Bonuses

• Sonic the Hedgehog Skin: Included in the Chapter 7 Season 4 Battle Pass.
• Tails Sidekick: Included alongside Sonic.
• Infiltrator Grace Crowne Outfit: Purchase the Battle Pass before August 27 at 11:59 PM ET.
• Peril Peak Mali Outfit: Gift the Battle Pass to a friend, and both players will receive the Outfit and accessories.

The Peril Peak Mali promotion will remain available throughout the season. As long as you gift the Battle Pass to a friend before December 4, 2026, both accounts will receive the bonus Outfit and matching accessories.

All Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Collabs

Fortnite Override is one of the most gaming-focused seasons Epic Games has ever released. As mentioned above, Sonic the Hedgehog will headline the Battle Pass, while a stacked lineup of additonal gaming characters will arrive in the Item Shop throughout Chapter 7 Season 4.

Here is every Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 collab confirmed so far:

• Sonic the Hedgehog
• Kingdom Hearts
• Pac-Man
• Mega Man
• Persona 5 Royal
• Cyberpunk: Edgerunners
• 99 Nights in the Forest
• Crash Bandicoot
• Spyro the Dragon
• Tetris

Sonic, Knuckles, and Shadow will appear as Android versions when they make their debut in Fortnite. Tails and Dr. Eggman will instead appear using their classic non-Android designs. Later in the season, players will be able to unlock additional Outfits from Persona 5 Royal, Crash Bandicoot, Spyro the Dragon, and more.

Finally, the Kingdom Hearts collab will also introduce the Kingdom Key as a usable item, while Cyberpunk: Edgerunners will bring Rebecca’s dual-wielded assault rifle and SMG to the game. Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 launches on August 20, 2026. Additional weapons, items, Outfits, Lobby Hacks, and gaming collabs will be released throughout the season.

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A total of 36 new Fortnite Sprites will be available when Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 launches on August 20. The new collectibles include a Sonic Sprite, Tails Sprite, Adventure Sprite and many more. Here is every Fortnite Override sprite currently in the game after the v42.00 update goes live.

All Fortnite Override Sprites Added on August 20

When Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 launches on August 20, it will introduce 11 new Sprites for players to collect. With variants included, there are a total of 36 sprites in Fortnite Override. Several of the new sprites were already revealed, including the Sonic Sprite and Tails Sprite, which have been featured heavily in the season’s marketing.

However, Epic Games has now revealed every new Fortnite Sprite being added in the Chapter 7 Season 4 v42.00 update. For your convenience, here is a complete list of all Fortnite Override Sprites available at launch and the powers they give players:

Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Sprites List

Sprite	Powers
Klombo Sprite	Grants random items at each level.
Sonic Sprite	Gotta Go Fast! Sprint faster.
Tails Sprite	Hover in the air with the help of Tails.
Shadow Sprite	Automatically reload weapons over time even when unequipped.
Jackrabbit Sprite	Perform anther jump while mid-air.
8-Bit Sprite	Find an 8-Bit Shotgun in your first Chest and gain a core multiplier for it.
Crown Sprite	Gain extra Crown Wins after getting a Victory Royale. You can only level it up by winning matches.
Adventure Sprite	Upgrade a random item in your inventory at each level.
Bush Sprite	Spawns a Bush on you after a duration. At max level, gain a Bush on elimination.
Jonesy Sprite	After a short duration, recover some Health or Shield after being damaged.
Killswitch Sprite	Enter Hangtime with improved accuracy.
Storm Scout Sprite	Applies Overdrive after taking a certain amount of storm damage. Reveals future Storm Circles at max level.

All Sprite Variants

Cheat Master Sprite Variants

• Cheat Master Crown Sprite
• Cheat Master Klombo Sprite
• Cheat Master Jackrabbit Sprite
• Cheat Master Killswitch Sprite
• Cheat Master Tails Sprite
• Cheat Master Sonic Sprite
• Cheat Master Shadow Sprite
• Cheat Master 8-Bit Sprite
• Cheat Master Bush Sprite
• Cheat Master Adventure Sprite
• Cheat Master Jonesy Sprite
• Cheat Master Storm Scout Sprite

Gold Sprite Variants

• Gold Crown Sprite
• Gold Klombo Sprite
• Gold Jackrabbit Sprite
• Gold Killswitch Sprite
• Gold Tails Sprite
• Gold Sonic Sprite
• Gold Shadow Sprite
• Gold 8-Bit Sprite
• Gold Bush Sprite
• Gold Adventure Sprite
• Gold Jonesy Sprite
• Gold Storm Scout Sprite

Epic has also given us our first look at how every Chapter 7 Season 4 Sprite will look in-game. Here are images of every new Fortnite Override Sprite:

Sonic Sprite

Tails Sprite

Shadow Sprite

Klombo Sprite

Jonesy Sprite

Bush Sprite

Killswitch Sprite

Adventure Sprite

8-Bit Sprite

Jackrabbit Sprite

Crown Sprite

All Fortnite Sprite Variants in Chapter 7 Season 4

Epic Games has also confirmed that Fortnite Sprite Variants are returning in Chapter 7 Season 4. The first returning variant available during the new Fortnite Override season is the Gold Sprite. Just two days after launch, Epic will host the season’s first Fortnite Gold Hours Power Hour on Saturday, August 22

However, a new Cheat Master Sprite Variant will also make its debut in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4. Although at the time of writing, it’s unclear when this new Fortnite Override variant will be available in the game.

Fortnite Sprites Quality of Life Improvements

Finally, Epic Games confirmed that several quality-of-life updates are coming to Fortnite Sprites in Chapter 7 Season 4. For example, players will now be able to see which Sprites they have already collected during a match, while Rare Sprites will cost significantly less Sprite Dust.

Here is everything changing for Fortnite Sprites in the Fortnite Override season:

• You can now see in-match whether you’ve already collected a Sprite.
• A Sprite’s name appears when you’re near it, so you know exactly which Sprite you’ve found.
• Summoning rare Sprites and Variants now cost less Sprite Dust.
• Reduced the button-hold time needed to summon a Sprite, getting your companion into the action quicker.

Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Override officially launches on August 20, at 4am PT / 7 AM ET. The 11 new Sprites should be added once the new season goes live. However, some of the variants and Sprites included in the list might not be available on day one, and could be staggered out in the coming weeks.

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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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Epic Games has released a complete overview of the Fortnite Override Battle Pass, confirming all eight skins alongside several new emotes and cosmetic items. Here is everything included in the Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Battle Pass, including a customizable character, the Tails Sidekick, Sonic emotes, and special launch-week bonuses.

All Fortnite Override Battle Pass Skins

Epic has just released the final Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Battle Pass overview, which reveals eight new skins, including a major gaming collab. Sonic headlines the new pass alongside series’ villain Geno. Players who purchase the pass will be able to automatically unlock the Sonic Fortnite skin on August 20.

More impotently, the official Override Battle Pass overview has now given us our best look at what the new Chapter 7 Season 4 skins will actually look like in-game. For your convenience, here is the full Fortnite Override Battle Pass skins list and HD images below to give you a preview of the new characters:

Complete Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Battle Pass

• K1TTYW1NS
• Phantom
• Grace Crowne
• Geno
• Sonic the Hedgehog
• Mali
• Wrixel
• Bastian

Customizable Fortnite Skin Has Over One Million Combinations

One of the biggest features of the Fortnite Override Battle Pass is a customizable character named Wrixel, that has over one million possible outfit combinations. The new skin appears to be constructed from pixel cubes and can be changed using different colors, faces, outfits, and accessories.

Epic’s overview shows several possible designs for the cosmetic, including Peely, Cuddle Team Leader, and Jonesy, styles. However, with more than one million combinations available, players will have plenty of options for creating a version of the outfit that is unique to them.

Tails Sidekick and Sonic Cosmetics Revealed

Sonic isn’t the only character from SEGA’s iconic franchise that will available when Chapter 7 Season 4 launches. The Fortnite Override Battle Pass also includes a Tails Sidekick that can hover in the air and follow players around during matches.

The Override pass overview shows Tails alongside several matching cosmetic rewards, including a pickaxe, Back Bling. There even appears to be an emote where Tails goes after golden rings.

Sonic and Super Sonic Transformation Emotes Confirmed

The Fortnite Override Battle Pass overview also confirms that Sonic will have transformation emotes in Chapter 7 Season 4. One of the featured transformations allows Sonic to change into Super Sonic, giving him his iconic golden appearance from the SEGA games.

Based on the image, the emote will allow players to switch between the two styles during matches rather than selecting Super Sonic exclusively from the Locker. Epic Games has not revealed whether the transformation will be automatically included when unlocking the Sonic skin, or whether you will need to unlock it in a later tier in the battle pass.

Fortnite Override Launch-Week Bonuses

Players who purchase the Fortnite Override Battle Pass during launch week will also receive a collection of special bonus cosmetics. The overview shows an additional outfit for Grace Crowne, as well as a matching helmet, pickaxe, Back Bling, and Glider for the new character.

Epic has not yet provided the complete requirements for claiming these rewards. However in Chapter 7 Season 3, players just needed to log in during launch week, and have the pass purchased to automatically earn these rewards. Players can also earn the launch week bonus by having an active Fortnite Crew subscription which automatically unlocks the Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Battle Pass.

When Does the Fortnite Override Battle Pass Release?

The Fortnite Override Battle Pass will become available when Chapter 7 Season 4 launches on Thursday, August 20, 2026. Players will be able to purchase it directly in-game or access it through Fortnite Crew.

According to dataminers, the Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Battle Pass should go live at 6 AM PT, or 6 AM ET. Although launch times are subject to change, based on whether server maintenance goes smoothly.

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Epic Games has announced its overhauling how building works in LEGO Fortnite Odyssey. Starting with update 42.00, Guided Build is being replaced by Quick Build. The new feature will allow players to complete massive creations in a fraction of the time. Creator Builds are also finally coming to the LEGO Fortnite mode.

LEGO Fortnite Odyssey Quick Build Explained

Epic Games has revealed that the new Quick Build feature will become the new default way to build in LEGO Fortnite Odyssey when update 42.00 launches. The new mechanic is designed to make building faster while cutting down on the amount of grinding needed to complete larger creations in the open-world sandbox mode.

Interestingly, Epic explains that the “more pieces you place with Quick Build, the faster the construction process” becomes. Players will eventually be able to place multiple pieces at once, allowing detailed structures that previously took hours to come together much more quickly.

For your convenience, here is a breakdown of how Quick Build works according to Epic:

• Building gets faster over time: The construction speed increases as you continue building, eventually allowing you to place several pieces simultaneously.
• Massive creations take less time: Large and detailed builds can be completed in a fraction of the time.
• Traditional building is still available: Players can continue placing pieces brick by brick whenever they want. This method will still consume resources, but it has also been made faster and smoother.
• Improved mobile controls: Epic Games has fine-tuned the touch controls and will now display the complete blueprint while you build.

Epic has confirmed that Quick Build is just the first update in a much larger overhaul to the LEGO Fortnite mode. “Every LEGO Fortnite Odyssey update throughout the remainder of 2026 will introduce a new building skill.” Each feature will build upon the last, eventually allowing players to become what Epic is calling a “Master Builder.”

A full trailer that will showcase how Quick Build works will be released on the official LEGO Fortnite YouTube channel on August 20.

New LEGO Fortnite Creator Builds Announced

Epic Games also announced that it’s finally adding character creations to LEGO Fortnite. The first two user-creations coming to the game were specifically made by members of the LEGO Fortnite Odyssey community.

Each user-created structure will also feature a unique Creator Crest that designates them as being made by a player. The first Creator Build is Haskyns’ Skyfang Marauder, which will become available on August 20. To unlock it, players just need to log in and claim the build in the mode’s menu.

A second creation, Spixylei’s Crown of the Abyss, will then arrive one week later on August 27. Here is the complete Creator Build schedule that has been announced so far:

Creator Build	Release Date
Haskyns’ Skyfang Marauder	August 20, 2026
Spixylei’s Crown of the Abyss	August 27, 2026

Haskyns’ Skyfang Marauder

Spixylei’s Crown of the Abyss

Finally, Epic Games teased that additional building improvements, tools and content are planned throughout the remainder of the year. However, the massive LEGO Fortnite Odyssey update 42.00 will be the first major change to the popular sandbox experience.

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Epic Games surprised players by announcing that a Fortnite Kernel Hearts collab is coming in September. However, players can unlock the Fortnite Fernet skin right now, over a month before it arrives in the Item Shop, through a special method.

Fortnite Kernel Hearts Fernet Skin Release Date and Price

The Fortnite Kernel Hearts Fernet skin release date is Saturday, September 26, 2026. The cosmetic will cost 1,500 V-Bucks when it launches next month. However, players can actually get the new Fortnite Override cosmetic right now through a limited-time promotion.

If you pre-order Kernel Hearts through the Epic Games Store, the Fortnite Fernet skin will be unlocked in your game today. Kernel Hearts can also be pre-purchased for $19, which actually makes it cheaper than buying the cosmetic when it arrives in Fortnite this September.

For your convenience, we have created an easy-to-follow guide below explaining how to unlock the cosmetic early.

How to Get the Fortnite Fernet Skin Early

To get the Fortnite Fernet skin early, you must pre-order Kernel Hearts through the Epic Games Store while signed in to the account linked to your Fortnite profile. Follow these steps to unlock it:

1. Visit the Epic Games Store: Sign in with the same Epic Games account you use for your Fortnite profile.
2. Pre-order Kernel Hearts: Purchase the game through its Epic Games Store page while logged in to your linked account.
3. Launch Fortnite: Load up Fortnite to automatically receive the Fernet skin. Claim the outfit to add it to your Locker.

Fortnite Kernel Hearts Fernet Skin First Look

The Kernel Hearts Fernet skin does not come with any additional cosmetic items. However, the outfit has two edit styles, including a cel-shaded variant. To give you a better look at Fernet in-game, we’ve uploaded some HD images below:

Fortnite Fernet Skin

For those who don’t want to pre-order the game, the Fortnite Kernel Hearts collab will arrive in the Item Shop on September 26. However, as we mentioned above, it’s actually cheaper to unlock Fernet through the Epic Games Store pre-order promotion.

Not only do you get the cosmetic early on August 18, but you also get the full game for less than the skin’s listed Item Shop value.

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Fortnite Cube Hours is happening today as part of Sprite Spree Week. For 24 hours, players will have an increased chance of finding Cube Sprites while also receiving several bonuses that make collecting and leveling up Sprites much easier. Here is when Fortnite Cube Hours starts in every region and everything featured on August 18.

What Time Does Fortnite Cube Hours Start Today?

The Fortnite Cube Hours starts today at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET on August 18, 2026. The event will remain active for 24 hours before ending at the same time tomorrow on August 19.

Cube Hours is the third daily power hour featured during Fortnite Sprite Spree Week. During the event, players can find an increased spawn rate of Cube Sprites across the map while taking advantage of free resummoning, faster leveling, and several other useful bonuses.

The Power Hour begins late at night or during the early hours of August 19 in some regions. For your convenience, we have created a complete table below showing the Fortnite Cube Hours start and end times around the world.

Fortnite Cube Hours Schedule for Every Region

Region	Start Time	End Time
PT (West Coast US)	August 18 at 6:00 AM	August 19 at 6:00 AM
ET (East Coast US)	August 18 at 9:00 AM	August 19 at 9:00 AM
UK (BST)	August 18 at 2:00 PM	August 19 at 2:00 PM
Europe (CEST)	August 18 at 3:00 PM	August 19 at 3:00 PM
Brazil (BRT)	August 18 at 10:00 AM	August 19 at 10:00 AM
Japan (JST)	August 18 at 10:00 PM	August 19 at 10:00 PM
South Korea (KST)	August 18 at 10:00 PM	August 19 at 10:00 PM
Australia (AEST)	August 18 at 11:00 PM	August 19 at 11:00 PM
New Zealand (NZST)	August 19 at 1:00 AM	August 20 at 1:00 AM

All Fortnite Cube Hours Rewards and Bonuses

The Fortnite Cube Hours rewards include free Sprite resummoning, double Sprite XP, and a Lucky Item Locator. All of these bonuses will remain active throughout the 24-hour event as part of Fortnite Sprite Spree Week.

Players can also level up their Sprites twice as quickly during Cube Hours, so it’s the perfect time to master your sprites before the season ends on August 19. Resting next to a campfire provides double Sprite Experience as well, making it even easier to upgrade your collection.

Here is every bonus available during Fortnite Cube 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 Cube Hours?

Fortnite Cube Hours features Cube Sprite variants throughout the 24-hour event on August 18. This is one of the best chances to fill out your collection before Chapter 7 Season 3 comes to an end.

In particular, the Cube Zero Point Sprite and Cube Grim Sprite are two of the rarest Sprites in the entire game. If you haven’t unlocked them yet, Cube Hours is your last opportunity to finally add both variants to your collection.

Here are the Sprites featured during Fortnite Cube Hours:

• Cube Batman Sprite
• Cube Water Sprite
• Cube Fire Sprite
• Cube Ghost Sprite
• Cube King Sprite
• Cube Zero Point Sprite
• Cube Striker Sprite
• Cube Grim Sprite
• Cube Air Sprite
• Cube Seven Sprite
• Cube Peely Sprite

How Long Does Fortnite Cube Hours Last?

Fortnite Cube Hours lasts for 24 hours, beginning at 6 AM PT on August 18 and ending at 6 AM PT on August 19. Players will have a full day to hunt for Cube Sprites and take advantage of every Fortnite Sprite Spree Week bonus.

Unlike older Power Hour events, Cube Hours is not divided into a pair of two-hour sessions. You can log in at any point before the event ends on August 19 and still participate. During Sprite Spree Week, the boosted sprite hours literally last 24 hours.

With Chapter 7 Season 3 nearly over, Cube Hours is one of your final chances to complete your Sprite collection before Fortnite Override launches on August 20.

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All 14 The Duskbloods character classes have reportedly leaked early online. The upcoming FromSoftware multiplayer game appears to feature a lineup of truly disturbing characters for players to choose from.

The Duskbloods Characters Reportedly Leaked by Dataminers

We are now only a few days away from The Duskbloods network test on August 21, and the game has reportedly just suffered a major leak. According to a post on FamiBoards, dataminers were able to uncover new information about the Switch 2 multiplayer game after files were pushed to its servers ahead of the beta.

According to the leak, The Duskbloods will have 14 playable characters and classes. If the information is accurate, we also have a description of each character. And, well, they are pretty interesting to say the least! For your convenience, here is the full list of leaked The Duskbloods character classes reportedly uncovered by dataminers:

All 14 Leaked The Duskbloods Character Classes

1. Blood-Eater | Walter: The sole survivor of an extinct clan of rare-blood hunters. He uses his extraordinary sense of smell to track the blind spots in others’ pasts. He descended into madness after repeatedly licking the blood spatter from his sister—whom he himself had killed—and still walks the line between life and death in search of pure blood.
2. Guillotine | Gillian: An executioner of the Marisbel Inquisition. He carries a massive iron guillotine blade on his back. Having been exposed to too much blood over the years, he has begun to mutate and now wanders in search of the “Blood of the Beginning” before his own head is severed.
3. Foul-Rot | Veronica: A blind nun abandoned in the basement of a ruined cathedral. She inflicts self-harm to spread the grotesque blood blisters multiplying inside her body. The footprints she leaves behind instantly cause anything they touch to rot.
4. Nail-Pierced | Sebastian: A fanatic saint who drives silver nails into various parts of his body, using the flowing blood as a catalyst for miracles. By inflicting wounds on himself, he temporarily gains overwhelming ferocity, but his mind and body are already completely broken.
5. Coffin-Bearer | Maurice: A man who continued to collect corpses on the streets of Temurat at dusk. A mud-like monstrosity that was once his family writhes inside the iron coffin he carries on his back. By slamming the coffin against enemies, he sucks up their blood and feeds it to the creature inside.
6. Thread-Torn | Oscar: A deranged taxidermist who sews the flesh of beasts from all eras and regions directly onto his own body. During battle, he seizes enemy tissue and uses it to eerily patch and reinforce himself. Through the accumulation of tainted power, he transforms his own body into that of an ancient, rare beast.
7. Mud-Treader | Ulan: A female warrior who gained superhuman leg strength through human experimentation. Filthy blood constantly gushes from her ankles, and a red, poisonous swamp forms wherever she runs.
8. Candle-Snuffer | Isabel: A former waitress at the Siltera Noble Mansion. She possesses the ability to materialize shadows and trap her enemies’ blood within them to drain it. All light vanishes from the places she passes through.
9. Gut-Rinner | Randolph: An assault trooper of the Sampere Weapons Corps. Equipped with a back-mounted mechanism that allows him to fly freely and a massive piercing spear, he rips through his opponents’ flesh and blood along with their armor. His abdomen is heavily mechanized, enabling him to unleash devastating wide-area attacks using bloodlust as a catalyst.
10. Gazer-of-Flesh | Yuri: A heretical observer who cut off his own eyelids. He possesses the ability to intensify a target’s blood flow simply by fixing his gaze on them, causing their body to explode from within.
11. Ash-Crown | Camilla: A girl whose clan was burned to the ground. She wields “blood ash”—a mixture of the victims’ ashes and her own blood—to petrify and crystallize her enemies before shattering them.
12. Rust-Gospel | Baldur: A former priest of Kinmitsu who has stuffed his mouth with large amounts of scrap iron and needles. Every time he utters a prayer, his mouth is torn apart, and the mist of blood he spits out becomes a powerful attack.
13. Dusk-Silt | Elsa: A woman whose Dusk Disease has progressed to its final stage. When attacked, her body transforms into a blood-mud-like substance, allowing her to evade attacks and flow freely before injecting her own poisonous blood directly into her opponent’s body.
14. First-Shard | Nameless Shadow: An imperfect mass of flesh known as “First Blood,” incapable of understanding language and lacking any sense of its own origins. It is a cursed being that eerily mimics and unleashes the techniques of every bloodline.

When Is The Duskbloods Network Test?

While this leak appears to come from dataminers, we still caution everyone to take it with a major grain of salt. That said, we should learn whether the information is legitimate in just a few days, as The Duskbloods’ first playable beta goes live this week.

The first The Duskbloods network test session begins on Friday, August 21, 2026, and runs from 3:00 AM to 7:00 AM PDT. FromSoftware will hold multiple test sessions throughout the weekend, with the final one running on Sunday, August 23, from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM PDT. The network test should give players their first opportunity to see how many of these leaked characters actually appear in the game.

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New Fortnite Sprite Variants are reportedly being added in Chapter 7 Season 4 following the August 20 update. According to dataminers, Fortnite Override will not only feature new Fortnite Sprites, but players will have even more variants to track down if they want to complete their collection. Sprites have also received a major redesign for the new season.

New Fortnite Sprite Variants Are Coming in Chapter 7 Season 4

Epic Games recently revealed the 8 new Fortnite Sprites being added in Chapter 7 Season 4. However, up to this point, it wasn’t clear whether Sprite Variants would also be returning. Would we have to hunt down Gummy, Galaxy, and Gem variants in Fortnite Override again? If a new leak is to be believed, there will actually be even more variants to collect next season.

This latest update comes from FNBRIntel, who claims that Epic is adding new Fortnite Sprite variants in Chapter 7 Season 4. “Sprites will still have variants in Season 4, including new ones!” Interestingly, this seems to imply that all seven Sprite Variants from Chapter 7 Season 3 will also be returning.

Here is a list of the Fortnite Sprite Variants potentially returning in Chapter 7 Season 4:

• Gold
• Gummy
• Galaxy
• Gem
• Holofoil
• Cube
• Quack
• New Chapter 7 Season 4 Variants

Of course, the biggest mystery is what the new Chapter 7 Season 4 Sprite Variants will actually look like. With Fortnite Override launching on August 20, we fortunately shouldn’t have to wait much longer to find out.

Fortnite Sprites Have a New Design in Chapter 7 Season 4

The Fortnite Override trailer also appears to confirm that Sprites are getting a new redesign in Chapter 7 Season 4. In the new gameplay footage, the Sprites appear to be cubes that look like backpacks.

For example, there is a scene where Jonesy picks up the Fortnite Sonic Sprite. However, instead of the cute Sprite hovering over the player’s back, it now looks like a blocky backpack that is strapped to you.

The new Fortnite Sprite look might be in reference to Fortnite Override’s gaming legends theme. After all, the season has a Tetris crossover and features many pixel/cube-based gaming aesthetics.

At the time of writing, it’s unclear if all Fortnite Sprites in Chapter 7 Season 4 will have the new cube-look design. However, the 8 new Sprites revealed so far do appear to have this new look. With new Sprites, additional variants, and a complete redesign, it looks like collectors will have plenty to track down when Fortnite Override launches on August 20.

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Epic Games has officially revealed the final Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Battle Pass skins lineup. After several skins leaked early over the weekend, the new Fortnite Override Battle Pass trailer gives us our first proper look at every outfit players can unlock when the new season launches on August 20.

Fortnite Override Battle Pass Trailer Reveals All Chapter 7 Season 4 Skins

Epic Games released a new Fortnite Override Battle Pass trailer on August 17, finally confirming the Chapter 7 Season 4 skins lineup. The new footage gives players a closer look at all eight outfits featured in the upcoming pass, including the long-awaited Sonic skin and the return of Geno.

The reveal is particularly notable because images of the full Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Battle Pass had already leaked early online. However, the latest trailer now gives us official confirmation of the final lineup, the official names of the skins, and which unlock order they will appear in the Fortnite Override Battle Pass.

Here is the complete Fortnite Override Battle Pass lineup and their unlock levels:

• Bastian (Level 1)
• Grace Crowne (Level 10)
• K1TTYW1NS (Level 10)
• Wrixel (Level 35)
• Mali (Level 35)
• Phantom (Level 60)
• Geno (Level 60)
• Sonic (Level 85)

You can see the full Chapter 7 Season 4 Battle pass skins in their 3D models in the screenshot below:

Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Battle Pass has one gaming Collab

Unsurprisingly, Sonic is easily the biggest addition to the Fortnite Override Battle Pass. The SEGA mascot has been heavily featured throughout Epic Games’ Chapter 7 Season 4 marketing campaign so far, which has also revealed a Green Hill Zone location and a Tails Sidekick.

The other major character in the pass is Geno, who appears to play an important role in the new season’s storyline. The Fortnite Override trailer previously showed the character alongside Doctor Eggman as gaming worlds begin colliding with the Battle Royale island.

Interestingly, the Chapter 7 Season 4 Battle Pass only features a single gaming collab. Epic Games had previously revealed collaborations with Persona 5, Mega Man, Crash Bandicoot, Spyro the Dragon, Pac-Man, Kingdom Hearts, and several other gaming franchises. However, only Sonic will be included in the $8.99 pass.

Most of gaming legends characters this season appear to be separate Item Shop releases rather than Battle Pass rewards, meaning Fortnite Override could have a steady stream of Gaming Legends cosmetics throughout the season.

Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 officially launches on August 20, 2026. With the Battle Pass lineup now confirmed, players only have a few more days to wait before Fortnite Override goes live and they can unlock them.

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Grand Theft Auto 6 marketing is in full swing after the game just got a new PlayStation commercial. The August GTA 6 PS5 ad gives us our most up-to-date look at the game’s graphics yet.

New GTA 6 PlayStation Commercial Debuts on PS5

Sony surprised players today by releasing a new GTA 6 PlayStation commercial on their social media platforms. The new advertisement will reportedly play on television and online markets. Before you get too excited, the Grand Theft Auto 6 ad does not feature new gameplay or story footage. Every clip in it was featured in previous trailers.

However, it does feature the most up-to-date GTA 6 footage we currently have. The trailer specifically includes the cutscene where Jason is riding his motorcycle under a plane. And the second clip features Lucia driving a getaway car, while Jason jumps on the back of the vehicle to try to get inside of it. The new GTA 6 commercial is a part of PlayStation’s “It Happens on PS5” advertisement campaign.

In May, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick had revealed that Rockstar Games had entered an exclusive marketing partnership with Sony for the new Grand Theft Auto title. Zelnick also said that more GTA 6 trailers would be released after the Netflix First Look stream on August 27. This new PS5 commercial appears to be a part of those plans.

Was GTA 6 Graphics Downgraded?

While the GTA 6 PlayStation commercial didn’t feature new footage, it does feature the game’s most recent build we know of. As a result, eagle-eyed fans have been going over the footage to see whether the game has had any “downgrades” from what was shown off in the Trailer 1 and 2. The verdict? Players seem to be split on it.

The Jason and Lucia driving scene in particular has received criticism from some fans. For example, on Reddit one user wrote “Dang those graphics in image look kinda rough.” Another player critical of the game’s graphics exclaimed “Image two already looks like a downgrade from the trailers.”

However, not everyone agreed with the downgrade claims. Many argued that the footage in the PS5 Commercial is direct rips from GTA 6 trailer 2, meaning there would be no change. In all fairness, both scenes are also in motion, which makes it hard to really get an idea of the quality. Regardless, it appears that Grand Theft Auto 6 marketing is now beginning to roll out.

The next big preview of the game comes with the GTA 6 Netflix stream on August 27. The Grand Theft Auto 6 Extended Look event is expected to bring gameplay footage and new story details. It’s also rumored to be episodic and could run as long as an hour when combined. However, Rockstar has not confirmed this yet. So as of now, it’s just speculation.

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The voice actor behind Resident Evil Requiem’s Grace Ashcroft will reportedly be the new voice of Tides of Annihilation protagonist Gwendolyn. According to a new report, Angela Sant’Albano is replacing Jennifer English in the major role.

Angela Sant’Albano Reportedly Replaces Jennifer English in Tides of Annihilation

In July, Jennifer English revealed that she had stepped down from her role in Tides of Annihilation. The Baldur’s Gate 3 actress explained that she was leaving the game to focus on her mental health. With Tides of Annihilation already pretty far into development, many wondered who would voice the new heroine. If a new report is to be believed, it’s the voice actor behind Grace Ashcroft from Resident Evil Requiem.

According to the report, Resident Evil Requiem’s Angela Sant’Albano will replace Jennifer English as the voice of Gwendolyn in Tides of Annihilation. The casting rumor first started after fans noticed that Sant’Albano had recently followed the Tides of Annihilation social media account following English’s departure. However, it now appears that Gwendolyn’s motion-capture artist may have also confirmed that Sant’Albano is the new voice.

In a post on X, Gwendolyn mocap artist Jennifer Prime responded to a fan who claimed that the Tides of Annihilation protagonist would now be played by Sant’Albano. In response, Prime wrote: “Yep!!! but this time, no more screaming ‘LEON!!!!’”

That response pretty much appears to confirm the casting. However, it should be noted that neither Angela Sant’Albano nor Tides of Annihilation developer Eclipse Glow Games has officially announced the change.

Was Tides of Annihilation’s Gwendolyn redesigned?

Following the recent casting news, many players believed that the Tides of Annihilation protagonist Gwendolyn was also given a new face. In a recent demo shown at an event in Shanghai, users claimed that the new protagonist had a redesigned appearance. At the time of writing though, it’s unclear whether the design is connected to the rumored casting of Sant’Albano or if it’s even true.

According to Jennifer Prime, Sant’Albano is only providing the voice of Gwendolyn and is not doing the mocap work. “Its mainly the voice as Jen English isn’t doing it anymore the fundamentals are still there,” Prime explained. That said, it’s not uncommon for a studio to base aspects of a character’s design on the voice actor, even if they aren’t the person performing the motion capture.

It should be reiterated that Gwendolyn’s new face has not been confirmed to be based on Angela Sant’Albano or even changed. It could just be lightning. As mentioned earlier, it’s also not 100% confirmed that the Grace Ashcroft actress has even been cast in the role, even if the source behind the claim appears legitimate.

All this to say, take this latest rumor with a grain of salt until Eclipse Glow Games makes an official announcement. For the record, I hope it’s true, as Angela Sant’Albano’s performance as Grace Ashcroft is one of my favorites this year.

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