When did Season 4 start?

Chapter 7 Season 4: Override started on August 20, 2026, according to Epic and Pro Game Guides.

What are Override Consoles?

Epic says Override Consoles appear in every match and change rules for the whole server.

Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Override: Consoles and Sprites

Q: Who is on the Season 4 Battle Pass?

Epic announced Sonic the Hedgehog with Tails as a sidekick as the headliner.

Chapter 7 Season 4, named Override, started on August 20, 2026. The big idea is that the rules of a match are no longer fixed. The facts below come from Epic's season announcement.

Key takeaways

Override Consoles appear in every match and change rules for the whole server.
Rarer Squad Overrides boost only your squad but show your location on the map.
Sprites carry over from Season 3, and Sprite Dust buys Loot Hacks.
The Battle Pass headliner is Sonic the Hedgehog with Tails as a sidekick.
Kingdom Hearts joined on September 17 with new items, Overrides and outfits.

Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4: Override – Official Trailer · YouTube

Override Consoles

Every match contains Override Consoles. Using one changes the rules for the entire server, so everyone feels it. Squad Overrides are rarer: they boost only your squad, but the price is that your squad's location is revealed on the map. That is a classic risk and reward choice.

Sprites and Loot Hacks

Sprites carry over from Season 3, and there is a Sprite Garden mode. Sprite Dust can be used to buy Loot Hacks, which add bonus items to chest drops. If you played Season 3, keep your Sprites in mind when you start.

The Battle Pass

Epic named Sonic the Hedgehog, with Tails as a sidekick, as the headliner. Players who bought the pass before August 27 at 11:59 PM ET received a launch-week bonus outfit. A preview from Insider Gaming lists more crossovers like Crash Bandicoot, Persona and Pac-Man, but that is from one outlet, so treat it as a preview.

The Kingdom Hearts crossover

Epic announced a Kingdom Hearts crossover on September 17, 2026. It adds a Kingdom Key melee weapon, a Sea Salt Ice Cream consumable, and two new Overrides: Recovery and Level Up. Outfits for Sora, Riku, Kairi and Roxas are sold in the Item Shop. Epic also ran Power Hours on Saturday, September 19, from 2 to 4 PM ET and from 9 to 11 PM ET; that date has passed.

When does the season end?

Insider Gaming says November 1, 2026, and mentions a new chapter in December. A leaker named HYPEX claims Chapter 8 starts on November 28. Epic has not confirmed either, so see our season history guide before planning anything.