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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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 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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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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Eight new Fortnite Sprites are being added when Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 launches on August 20. The new Sprites were revealed in the official Fortnite Override trailer, including Sonic, Tails, Klombo, and several other fan-favorite characters. Here is every new Fortnite Sprite confirmed for next season so far.

All 8 New Fortnite Sprites Coming on August 20

Eight new Fortnite Sprites are coming to the game in the major August 20 update. The Sprites were revealed today in the official Fortnite Override trailer. So far, the new Chapter 7 Season 4 Sprites includes Sonic, Tails, Klombo and more.

There is even a new Sprite based on a Victory Crown, as well as several other fan-favorite Fortnite characters. For your convenience, here is the complete list of new Fortnite Sprites confirmed for Chapter 7 Season 4 so far:

Complete List of Fortnite Override Sprites Confirmed So Far

• Sonic Sprite – Lets you use Sonic’s Spin Dash and boosts your sprinting speed.
• Tails Sprite – Lets you hover through the air.
• Jazz Jackrabbit Sprite – Power TBA.
• Klombo Sprite – Power TBA.
• Bushranger Sprite – Power TBA.
• Killswitch Sprite – Power TBA.
• Victory Crown Sprite – Power TBA.
• Battle Pass Skin Sprite – Power TBA.

Fortnite Override Sprites First Look

As mentioned above, we still don’t know what most of the new Chapter 7 Season 4 Sprites actually do. Based on the preview we got of them in the trailer, however, we can determine that the Sonic Sprite lets you run fast, while the Tails Sprite allows you to hover through the air. And well, that’s kind of obvious.

Although their abilities haven’t been fully revealed yet, we do have our first look at what the new Fortnite Override Sprites look like.

Sonic Sprite

Tails Sprite

Jazz Jackrabbit Sprite

Klombo Sprite

Bushranger Sprite

Killswitch Sprite

Victory Crown Sprite

Battle Pass Skin Sprite

Epic Games will likely reveal the remaining Sprite abilities before Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 launches on August 20. Either way, Sonic’s Spin Dash and Tails’ hovering ability already show that Override Sprites will offer more unique powers than the ones currently available in the game.

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Epic Games has officially released the Fortnite Override trailer, revealing all of the gaming crossovers coming to the battle royale in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4. Here is every collab confirmed so for the major August 20 update, including which characters are in the Battle Pass and which cosmetics are expected to be released in the Item Shop.

Fortnite Override Trailer Reveals Chapter 7 Season 4 Collabs

After months of anticipation, Epic Games has finally released the Fortnite Override trailer and key art, showcasing what players can expect from the next season. The promotional video confirms every major gaming crossover that will be featured in the August 20 update, including Sonic, Persona 5, Mega Man, and more.

However, Epic also finally confirmed that the long-rumored Kingdom Hearts Fortnite collab is real. In the official key art, we can see the Fortnite Sora skin and Keyblade pickaxe in action. The trailer also featured some additional surprises as well, such as Crash Bandicoot and Spyro the Dragon.

For your convenience, here is the complete list of every Fortnite Override collab confirmed for Chapter 7 Season 4, along with how each cosmetic can be obtained:

All Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Collabs – Complete List

Collab	Character or Cosmetic	How to Get	Release Date
Sonic the Hedgehog	Sonic Skin	Battle Pass	August 20
Sonic the Hedgehog	Dr. Eggman Skin	Item Shop	TBA
Sonic the Hedgehog	Shadow Skin	Item Shop	TBA
Sonic the Hedgehog	Rush Sidekick	Item Shop	TBA
Sonic the Hedgehog	Tails Glider	Item Shop	TBA
Kingdom Hearts	Sora Skin + Keyblade Pickaxe	Item Shop	TBA
Mega Man	Mega Man Skin	Item Shop	TBA
Pac-Man	Sidekick	Item Shop	TBA
Persona 5	Joker Skin	Item Shop	TBA
Persona 5	Morgana (Backbling or Sidekick)	Item Shop	TBA
Spyro the Dragon	Spyro Sidekick	Item Shop	TBA
Crash Bandicoot	Crash Bandicoot Skin	Item Shop	TBA
99 Nights in the Forest	The Deer Skin	Item Shop	TBA
Tetris	Tetris Skin	Battle Pass	August 20
Screamer	Hiroshi Jackson Skin	Item Shop	TBA
Street Fighter	Returning Skins	Item Shop	TBA
The Witcher	Geralt Skin	Item Shop	TBA
Tomb Raider	Lara Croft Skin	Item Shop	TBA
Halo	Master Chief Skin	Item Shop	TBA
Honkai: Star Rail	Blade and Kafka Skins	Item Shop	TBA

The Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Battle Pass will be available as soon as the Override update launches on August 20. However, the Item Shop skins are expected to be released gradually throughout the season, so players may have to wait a little longer for certain crossovers.

Epic Games should reveal additional details about each collaboration closer to its Item Shop release date. We will update this guide as soon as the prices, bundles, and complete cosmetic lineups are confirmed.

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The Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Battle Pass has been leaked early after Epic Games sent teaser packages to streamers. The Fortnite Override battle pass appears to feature major gaming collabs such as Sonic and potentially Tetris, alongside several original skins.

Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Battle Pass Skins Confirmed So Far

The Fortnite Override season officially launches on August 20, 2026. However, days before its release, the Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Battle Pass was seemingly leaked early online by streamers who received gift baskets from Epic Games.

In a post on X, Littlest Snail Gaming uploaded a picture of a card that reportedly features six of the eight Fortnite Override Battle Pass skins. The biggest collab included in the pass is a Fortnite Sonic cosmetic. According to Loolo Leaks, there may also be a Tetris-inspired outfit that can be customized similarly to the Toona Fish skin from Chapter 2 Season 8.

The Fortnite Override Battle Pass skins lineup was further supported when an unfinished version of the season’s key art leaked online. By combining the two images, Fortnite dataminers have been able to compile a list of the Chapter 7 Season 4 Battle Pass skins, which we’ll break down below with images:

All Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Battle Pass Skins

Sonic Fortnite Skin

Tetris Skin

New Original Chapter 7 Season 4 Skin

Original Fighter Skin

Geno

Warrior With Shield Skin

Soldier Skin (Rumored to be Jonesy The Legend Outfit)

Kart Racer Skin

Note: We will update this list with official images and skin names as soon as Epic Games reveals them.

Most Fortnite Override Gaming Collabs wiill Not Be in the Battle Pass

Based on the images shared online, it appears that the Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Battle Pass may only feature two gaming collabs. It could even have fewer, as dataminers are currently unsure whether the rumored “Tetris” skin is actually connected to the classic puzzle game or is simply a new original cosmetic.

That means the vast majority of the Fortnite Override collabs revealed so far may not be included in the pass. For example, Epic Games has already confirmed a Persona 5 Joker skin is coming. However, the character doesn’t appear to be part of the Chapter 7 Season 4 Battle Pass based on these images.

Here are the Fortnite Override gaming collabs that will likely be sold separately in the Item Shop:

• Persona 5 – Joker
• Sonic the Hedgehog – Dr. Eggman and Shadow the Hedgehog
• Mega Man
• Crash Bandicoot
• Pac-Man
• Kingdom Hearts – Sora and the Keyblade

However, we can’t stress enough that Epic Games has not officially confirmed that all of the above collabs are receiving skins. It’s also possible that some of these cosmetics could be released through events or other promotions instead of being sold in the Item Shop.

Still, based on the official Fortnite gift baskets sent to streamers, it looks like most of the Gaming Legends crossovers will not be included in the Fortnite Override Battle Pass. We should learn the complete lineup when the official Chapter 7 Season 4 trailer is released tomorrow on on August 16.

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The Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 key art has reportedly been leaked online. Although many players initially believed the artwork was fake, prominent dataminer HYPEX now says it is likely legitimate. If accurate, the leak reveals every major Fortnite Override collab, including Kingdom Hearts, Crash Bandicoot, Spyro, Sonic, and more.

Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Collabs Reportedly Leaked

A leaked image of the Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 key art recently surfaced on social media and reportedly reveals all upcoming Fortnite Override collabs. The artwork features numerous gaming legends, including Crash Bandicoot, Pac-Man, Spyro the Dragon and Megaman.

While the leaked key art initially had many players divided over whether it was real, prominent dataminer HYPEX says it is likely legitimate after an official Fortnite Sonic comic book also surfaced early online. The character’s design in the comics appears to match his appearance in the leaked Override image.

FORTNITE 'C7S4: OVERRIDE' UNFINISHED KEY ART

The Sonic Comics from today have confirmed it pic.twitter.com/GMYisa0fLZ

— HYPEX (@HYPEX) August 15, 2026

Here is the full list of Fortnite Override collabs coming to Chapter 7 Season 4 according to the leaked key art:

All Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Collabs

• Sonic, Shadow, Eggman, and Tails
• Kingdom Hearts (Sora and a Keyblade)
• Mega Man
• Pac-Man
• Persona 5 (Joker)
• Beyond Good & Evil (Jade)
• Spyro the Dragon
• Crash Bandicoot
• 99 Nights in the Forest (Roblox)
• Tetris
• Screamer (Hiroshi Jackson)
• Street Fighte
• The Witcher
• Tomb Raider
• Halo
• Honkai: Star Rail

Leaked Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Key Art Is Reportedly Unfinished

One reason some players initially believed the leaked Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 key art was fake is that parts of the artwork appeared unfinished. For example, Pac-Man was missing his eyes. However, it now appears that the image is a WIP, or work-in-progress, version of the season’s key art. It is still unclear how an unfinished image like this could have leaked online in the first place.

Even so, the artwork being incomplete is a bit strange, given that Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 launches in just five days on August 20. Epic Games is also releasing the first official Fortnite Override trailer on August 16, which will likely feature the completed season key art and confirm the upcoming gaming legends crossovers.

Regardless, HYPEX believes the leaked Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 key art is likely real due to the newly discovered Sonic comicbook. Still, players should take the full collab lineup with a major grain of salt until Epic Games officially confirms which characters are coming to the new Fortnite Override season launching later this week.

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Epic Games has revealed more details about the Sonic Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 collab, including a Tails Sidekick. Players will be able to get Sonic’s flying fox companion when Fortnite Override launches on August 20.

Tails Sidekick Confirmed for Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4

Epic Games has confirmed that Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 will feature a Sonic Tails Sidekick. The reveal was a bit of a surprise to fans, as a Sonic Fortnite collab had already been announced in a previous Fortnite Override trailer. However, it now appears that the SEGA crossover will be heavily featured throughout the upcoming season.

The new Sonic Fortnite Override teaser released today shows Peely traveling through the Green Hill Zone POI. Classic Sonic music then begins playing before we see Tails’ iconic twin tails spinning as the player flies across the map. It’s currently unclear whether this is a hint at a new Tails item or a Chapter 7 Season 4 traversal mechanic.

However, the official Sonic social media account confirmed that a Tails Sidekick will be featured in the upcoming Fortnite Override season. Here is what the account wrote after the teaser trailer went live: “That’s one trusty Fortnite sidekick… You wanna fly high, Tails?”

All Sonic Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Features Revealed So Far

As of the time of writing, Sonic skins have not yet been confirmed for Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4. The first Sonic Fortnite teaser appeared to reveal a Spindash or running item that lets players move like Sonic. Today’s trailer also seems to show a Tails hovering or flying ability.

That said, here is everything revealed for the Sonic Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 collab so far:

Sonic Spindash Ability

Tails Sidekick and Hovering Ability

Green Hill Zone POI

Dr. Eggman Clouds

Based on how Epic Games has been releasing its Fortnite Override teasers, we will likely get another Sonic trailer before Chapter 7 Season 4 launches on August 20. Perhaps the next reveal will finally confirm whether a Sonic skin is also being added to Fortnite.

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The current Fortnite season ends soon, with Chapter 7 Season 3 concluding on August 19 in Pacific Time. Here is when Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 downtime starts and the final deadline to complete your Sprite collection before the current season ends.

When Does Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3 End?

The current Fortnite season ends on August 19 at 11:00 PM PT / August 20 at 2:00 AM ET. According to dataminers, this is when Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3 Runners will officially conclude and the Battle Royale will go offline for Chapter 7 Season 4 server maintenance.

This means you only have a few days left to finish your Sprite collection. Thankfully, Epic Games is launching the five-day Fortnite Sprite Spree event, which will make it easier to find rare variants before the season ends.

For those who don’t want to miss their last chance to collect all Chapter 7 Season 3 Sprites, we’ve created an easy-to-read table showing when the current Fortnite season ends in every region:

Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Downtime Start Times

Region	Date	Time
Pacific Time (PT)	August 19	11:00 PM
Mountain Time (MT)	August 20	12:00 AM
Central Time (CT)	August 20	1:00 AM
Eastern Time (ET)	August 20	2:00 AM
Brazil (BRT)	August 20	3:00 AM
United Kingdom (BST)	August 20	7:00 AM
Europe (CEST)	August 20	8:00 AM
Turkey (TRT)	August 20	9:00 AM
United Arab Emirates (GST)	August 20	10:00 AM
China (CST)	August 20	2:00 PM
Japan (JST)	August 20	3:00 PM
South Korea (KST)	August 20	3:00 PM
Australia (AEST)	August 20	4:00 PM
New Zealand (NZST)	August 20	6:00 PM

When Does the New Fortnite Season Start?

The Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 release date is Thursday, August 20, 2026. However, at the time of writing, Epic Games has not confirmed exactly when the new season will start.

As mentioned above, Fortnite Override downtime is expected to begin at 2:00 AM ET, but we don’t know how long server maintenance will last. Chapter 7 Season 3 downtime lasted approximately five and a half hours.

Using the same timeframe gives us the following estimated Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 start times:

Estimated Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Start Times

Region	Date	Estimated Time
Pacific Time (PT)	August 20	4:30 AM
Mountain Time (MT)	August 20	5:30 AM
Central Time (CT)	August 20	6:30 AM
Eastern Time (ET)	August 20	7:30 AM
Brazil (BRT)	August 20	8:30 AM
United Kingdom (BST)	August 20	12:30 PM
Europe (CEST)	August 20	1:30 PM
Turkey (TRT)	August 20	2:30 PM
United Arab Emirates (GST)	August 20	3:30 PM
China (CST)	August 20	7:30 PM
Japan (JST)	August 20	8:30 PM
South Korea (KST)	August 20	8:30 PM
Australia (AEST)	August 20	9:30 PM
New Zealand (NZST)	August 20	11:30 PM

However, these are only estimates based on the length of previous Fortnite Chapter updates. Server maintenance could be shorter or longer depending on how much time Epic Games needs to launch Chapter 7 Season 4. We will update this article once the official Fortnite Override start time is confirmed.

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Epic Games has revealed a Persona Fortnite collab in a new Fortnite Override teaser trailer. The short clip shows Persona 5’s protagonist entering the Battle Royale, confirming that we will be getting a Joker Fortnite skin in Chapter 7 Season 4.

Fortnite Persona Trailer Reveals Joker Skin For Chapter 7 season 4 Override

Epic Games has announced that a Persona Fortnite collab is coming to the game soon in a new Override teaser trailer. The short clip shows Persona 5’s protagonist inside the Battle Royale, confirming that we will be getting a Joker Fortnite skin in Chapter 7 Season 4 on August 20.

The Persona Fortnite crossover was revealed through a Fortnite Override ARG that Epic Games recently launched on Discord. Players have had to “hack the lobby” by entering various passwords connected to upcoming gaming collaborations. For the Persona 5 teaser, the correct password was “TakeYourHeart,” which is a direct reference to the calling cards used by the Phantom Thieves in the Atlus RPG.

PERSONA x FORTNITE TEASER REVEALED #Fortnite pic.twitter.com/lOwDDr3n3k

— Blortzen (@blortzen) August 13, 2026

Joker’s inclusion also lines up with previous Chapter 7 Season 4 datamine leaks claiming that the Persona 5 protagonist would be joining Fortnite this year. However, the new trailer is the first official look at his upcoming skin in the upcoming Fortnite Override season.

When Is the Persona Fortnite collab release date?

The Persona Fortnite collab release date is August 20, 2026, alongside the launch of Fortnite Override Following the reveal, popular dataminer ‘SamLeakss‘ confirmed that that the Joker Skin will be included in the Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Battle Pass. Although at the time of writing, Epic Games has not officially announced this.

It’s also currently unclear whether the crossover will feature other Phantom Thieves or additional Persona 5 cosmetics. Characters such as Morgana, Ann Takamaki, and Ryuji Sakamoto would all make sense as a Fortnite Item shop bundle, but Joker is the only character confirmed for the battle royale so far.

Epic Games is revealing a different gaming collaboration every day in the lead-up to Fortnite Override. So far Sonic, 99 Nights in the Forest, Tetris and now Persona have been confirmed for Chapter 7 Season 4 – which is now confirmed to be gaming legends-themed.

For now, players can expect the Joker Fortnite skin to arrive when Chapter 7 Season 4 launches on August 20. Epic Games will also likely reveal the full Persona Fortnite cosmetic set before the new season goes live.

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The Fortnite Unstable Story Moment event will go live on August 15, which is a finale to Chapter 7 Season 3. Here is when the Fortnite live event starts in every region and what players can expect from the story experience.

Fortnite Unstable Story Moment Start Time Explained

The Unstable Story Moment Fortnite live event is on Saturday, August 15, and starts at 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET. The live experience will largely serve as a finale to Chapter 7 Season 3 and will set up the game’s story for the Fortnite Override season, which goes live five days later on August 20.

However, the Fortnite Unstable Story Moment experience has multiple events that day, including a lobby queue. Epic Games will also host two Mythic Sprite Hours on August 15, after the live event. During these limited-time Power Hours, some of the game’s rarest Sprites, such as the Zero Point Sprite and Grim Sprite, will appear across the map.

As a result, trying to figure out when to log in based on your region can be a bit confusing. For your convenience, we have created easy-to-read tables below that list when the Fortnite live event starts on August 15:

Fortnite Live Event Start Times (United States)

US Time Zone	Date	Start Time
Pacific Time (PT)	August 15	11:00 AM
Mountain Time (MT)	August 15	12:00 PM
Central Time (CT)	August 15	1:00 PM
Eastern Time (ET)	August 15	2:00 PM

Fortnite Live Event Global Start Times

Region	Date	Start Time
São Paulo, Brazil (BRT)	August 15	3:00 PM
London, United Kingdom (BST)	August 15	7:00 PM
Paris, France (CEST)	August 15	8:00 PM
Berlin, Germany (CEST)	August 15	8:00 PM
Istanbul, Turkey (TRT)	August 15	9:00 PM
Dubai, UAE (GST)	August 15	10:00 PM
Beijing, China (CST)	August 16	2:00 AM
Tokyo, Japan (JST)	August 16	3:00 AM
Seoul, South Korea (KST)	August 16	3:00 AM
Sydney, Australia (AEST)	August 16	4:00 AM
Auckland, New Zealand (NZST)	August 16	6:00 AM

Fortnite Unstable Story Moment – What to Expect

According to datamine leaks, the Fortnite Unstable Story Moment will only last around three minutes. So, don’t expect it to be a massive story experience like Fortnite Shattered was in Chapter 7 Season 2. Instead, the Fortnite Unstable live event will largely bridge the story from Chapter 7 Season 3 to the Fortnite Override season.

Leaks have also revealed that the Fortnite Unstable Story Moment will feature posters of Sonic and other gaming legends. The story experience will reportedly tease the Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 collabs that will be heavily featured next season.

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Epic Games has confirmed that a Fortnite 99 Nights in the Forest collab is coming in Chapter 7 Season 4. A new teaser trailer has revealed that the Roblox crossover will arrive with Fortnite Override on August 20.

Fortnite Roblox Collab Confirmed for Chapter 7 Season 4

A Fortnite 99 Nights in the Forest collab has just been announced for Chapter 7 Season 4. The crossover was revealed in a new Fortnite Override teaser trailer released on X. Epic Games is revealing a new C7S4 collaboration every day in the lead-up to the season’s official launch on August 20. For example, a Sonic Fortnite collab was revealed in yesterday’s teaser.

The 99 Nights in the Forest crossover is pretty surprising, considering Roblox is one of Fortnite’s biggest competitors. However, it appears Epic Games is preparing to team up with one of the platform’s most popular breakout hits of 2025.

FORTNITE x … 99 Nights in the Forest..?#Fortnite pic.twitter.com/qSZXz02yYz

— Blortzen (@blortzen) August 11, 2026

The short trailer shows Peely fishing in the woods at night. The game’s iconic deer mascot then attacks the Fortnite character before creepy horror stinger music begins playing. Like the Sonic Fortnite trailer, the clip is pretty short and mostly serves as a teaser confirming the collab will be featured in Fortnite Override.

Fortnite Minecraft Crossover Teaser Debunked

When the Fortnite Override hacking teasers first started on August 10, many believed that the “SurviveTheNight” code was a reference to Five Nights at Freddy’s. However, dataminers later reported that it was likely teasing a Fortnite Minecraft crossover, as the game’s official social media bio included the phrase “survive the night.”

Well, it turns out the “SurviveTheNight” teaser was actually for the 99 Nights in the Forest Roblox crossover. This essentially debunks the theory that this specific teaser confirmed a Fortnite Minecraft collab for Chapter 7 Season 4.

So far, only three Fortnite Override collabs have been confirmed:

• Sonic: GottaGoFast (Teaser Code)
• Persona 5: TakeYourHeart (Teaser Code)
• 99 Nights in the Forest: SurviveTheNight (Teaser Code)

What Is 99 Nights in the Forest?

If you are confused about what the Fortnite 99 Nights in the Forest collab is about, we don’t blame you. After all, most adults don’t actually play Roblox. However, the survival-horror game has become one of the platform’s biggest releases since launching in March 2025.

Developed by Grandma’s Favourite Games, 99 Nights in the Forest tasks players with surviving 99 nights inside a haunted forest. During the day, players gather resources, build up their camp, and search for missing children. At night, they must defend themselves against wolves, cultists, and a terrifying monster known as the Deer.

Despite its fairly simple premise, 99 Nights in the Forest became a massive Roblox phenomenon. The game has accumulated more than 28 billion visits and reached an all-time peak of over 14 million concurrent players, making it one of the platform’s most successful experiences.

With Sonic, Persona 5, and 99 Nights in the Forest already confirmed, Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 is quickly becoming one of the game’s biggest crossover seasons yet. More collaborations are expected to be revealed before Fortnite Override launches on August 20.

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UPDATE: German authorities said Sunday they shot and killed the suspect in the deadly attack near Berlin’s Christopher Street Day Pride celebration after locating him nearly 24 hours after the assault. Officials said the suspect confronted officers before they opened fire. Authorities now say the attack killed one person and injured 29 others, and Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt described it as an Islamist terrorist attack.

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German authorities on Sunday went on a manhunt for the suspect in a deadly vehicle attack near Berlin’s annual Christopher Street Day Pride celebration after a van plowed into a crowd, killing one person and injuring at least 29 others before the driver fled.

Police had issued a wanted notice for the 21-year-old suspect, identified under German privacy rules as Abdul B., warning the public not to approach him because he may be armed and dangerous. Authorities said the suspect is known to police and has ties to Islamist circles in Berlin but also stressed investigators have not yet determined a motive or whether he acted alone.

The attack unfolded around 10 p.m. Saturday in Berlin’s Tiergarten park near the iconic Brandenburg Gate, where hundreds of thousands of people had gathered throughout the day for Christopher Street Day, one of Europe’s largest LGBTQ+ Pride celebrations. Police said a white van drove into the crowd before crashing into a tree. Investigators later said one or more people may have fled the vehicle after it came to a stop, and some victims also suffered stab wounds, raising questions about whether additional suspects were involved.

A woman was killed in the attack. Berlin’s fire service said three people suffered life-threatening injuries, eight others were seriously hurt and five sustained minor injuries. Organizers canceled the remainder of the Pride festivities and evening concert as emergency responders flooded the area and authorities secured the scene.

“What an abhorrent act in Berlin,” German Chancellor Friedrich Merz wrote on social media, calling the violence “an attack on our society.”

Was für eine abscheuliche Tat in Berlin. Hunderttausende Menschen aus aller Welt feierten friedlich beim Christopher Street Day. Sie wollten, dass wir gut und tolerant miteinander umgehen.
Das ist ein Angriff auf unsere Gesellschaft.

— Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz (@bundeskanzler) July 26, 2026

He continued on: “We are open and freedom-loving—and we will preserve and defend that. The act will be investigated and pursued with the utmost severity. My thoughts are with the victims and their families. I wish the injured a swift recovery and thank all emergency responders.”

Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner similarly described the attack as an assault on the city’s values of freedom and tolerance, while other European leaders and LGBTQ+ organizations expressed solidarity with victims and the Berlin community.

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The attack comes as Germany has heightened security around large public gatherings following a series of deadly vehicle-ramming incidents in recent years. More than 2,200 police officers had been deployed for this year’s Pride celebrations before Saturday night’s attack.

German authorities said investigators are continuing to examine the attack, including the suspect’s motives and whether he received any assistance, though officials said they have found no indication that others were directly involved.

Locals have already set up makeshift memorials at the scene. “Liebe Siegt,” (“Love Wins”) declares a prominent sign, echoing similar sentiments at LGBTQ+ memorials everywhere, now from the Stonewall Inn to Brandenburg Gate.

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Updated to reflect the status of the investigation: July 26, 2026, 1:48 p.m.

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