Fortnite has taken down the servers for the update at the start of Chapter 6 Season 4. The maintenance brought a new episode to the island and with it a new Battle Pass, POIs, weapons, and much more. Learn how long the server downtime lasted and what you should know about the new content here.
Thursday, 07.08.2025
2:43 PM
The servers seem to be running smoothly, so we are ending our ticker and listing the important info for Chapter 6 Season 4. Apart from that, we wish you a great rest of the week and have fun with Fortnite:
- Fortnite: Patch Notes for Chapter 6 Season 4: Shock ’N Awesome – All new features from Update 37.00
- Fortnite: Overview of the Battle Pass for Chapter 6 Season 4
- Fortnite shows the new map for Chapter 6 Season 4 – What will change
- Fortnite: Chapter 6 Season 4 starts today – All about the new map, Battle Pass, and theme
1:44 PM
The servers are back online, and you can log in again. Have fun in Fortnite! We will keep an eye on the servers for a while longer and report any interruptions if they occur.
1:30 PM
There are still no details from Epic Games on when the servers will be back up. We are on it!
1:07 PM
The X-Account of Fortnite News has also listed all the new map changes and documented them with images. Feel free to check it out if you want to know exactly what has changed:
1:05 PM
The servers are not active yet, but that should change in a few minutes.
12:40 PM
In less than 20 minutes, the servers will be activated again so you can log in. We will keep you updated in case of complications or delays.
11:06 AM
A proximity chat is rumored to be introduced in Fortnite soon. If you are near enemies, you will be able to hear them talk – and vice versa. This is primarily the case in Call of Duty and provides many players with funny moments. (Source: x.com)
10:15 AM
According to Epic Status, the server downtime will last until 1 PM German time. You still have plenty of time before you can jump into the new season (Source: status.epicgames.com)
9:57 AM
A collaboration with One Punch Man is also planned. Many cosmetic items are expected to come to the shop. Three skins are primarily planned:
- Saitama
- Genos
- Tatsumaki
Each of these skins also comes with their matching cosmetic pickaxes and other contents. Unfortunately, we can’t show you the details or how exactly the content will look as the files are encrypted (Source: x.com).
9:42 AM
We have also listed the important information for you. This includes:
- Fortnite: Patch Notes for Chapter 6 Season 4: Shock ’N Awesome – All new features from Update 37.00
- Fortnite: Overview of the Battle Pass for Chapter 6 Season 4
- Fortnite shows the new map for Chapter 6 Season 4 – What will change
Feel free to check back if you are looking for more information about the new features and content.
9:26 AM
Jason Voorhees is also expected to be part of the upcoming Halloween skins (Source: x.com). If the leaks are true, 2025 could truly be one of the best Fortnitemares years ever.
9:20 AM
Further skins are rumored, primarily skins for the Halloween event “Fortnitemares”. According to leaks, the notorious slasher “Ghostface” is coming to Fortnite (Source: x.com). Additionally, there is an original skin in the form of a creepy tomato farmer.
9:06 AM
Here’s a closer look at the OG skins from Chapter 1 Season 5.
8:40 AM
Shiina documented the entire Battle Pass in his YouTube video. If you want to know whether the purchase is worth it, feel free to check it out:
8:30 AM
According to Shiina, the latest update has also implemented the Companions feature. Companions are animals that can follow you in a match – like a kind of accessory. (Source: x.com)
8:25 AM
The update can now also be downloaded via the Epic Games launcher and is 32.87 GB. More leaks should be released soon.
8:18 AM
Kevin is back!
The OG mode is also supposed to celebrate new skins as well as the return of an old friend – Kevin, the purple cube, is back and will move across the map of Chapter 1 Season 5. It is suspected that this mysterious cube is heading towards Loot Lake… you should follow it (Source: fortnite.com)
8:00 AM
The downtime has now begun. More leaks will follow soon, but until then, you can no longer log in to Fortnite. We will keep our eyes open and provide you with the latest information on Fortnite. Stay tuned!
7:40 AM
The player search has now been disabled. Downtime starts at 8:00 AM, so say goodbye to your skin, because you won’t be able to log in for a while.
7:28 AM
The key art for Season 5: OG has now been leaked, showing the next skin trio that you can earn in the OG Pass:
7:11 AM
Good morning! The server downtime starts in less than 1 hour. You have 20 minutes left until Epic Games disables player search for the modes, so hurry up and finish your last matches.
Important: Xbox and PlayStation players can already download the new update for Season 4 – PC players still have to wait. Regarding leaks, we will update you shortly.
What happens during the server downtime? The servers will be taken down. During this time, you cannot play Fortnite.
When does the server downtime in Fortnite start? The servers will be taken down on August 7, 2025, at 8:00 AM. Shortly before (about half an hour), matchmaking will be disabled (via x.com).
When can I play Fortnite again? Since this is a major update for the start of a new season, the downtime will last at least 2 hours. Complications could extend the duration to 3–5 hours – so feel free to stay tuned and check our ticker for the current status of the servers.
When will patch notes be released? The patch notes have already been shared by Epic Games in advance. We have summarized the most important changes in our overview:
If you missed the trailer for Chapter 6 Season 4, you can watch it here:
Chapter 6 Season 4: What is known about “Shock ‘N Awesome”?
What can I expect with the upcoming update? The upcoming update will release the new season “Shock ‘N Awesome”. This season revolves around the insect plague unleashed on the map after the big live event of Season 3. A new organization, O.X.R, has been recruited for this, and you can help them.
Many changes to the map are guaranteed, as well as new enemies in the form of insects and new weapons. The weapons include large firearms like a three-barrel minigun or a multi-rocket launcher – you see, the O.X.R is serious about the insects.
Last but not least, there are new skins in the Battle Pass, including originals from Epic Games and also two collaborations with Halo and the Power Rangers. Detailed information about the new features can be found in our patch notes.
We will be following the server downtime live for you and provide you with the most important info and leaks. Would you like to see all the information about the upcoming Battle Pass? Then we have the perfect overview for you: Fortnite: Overview of the Battle Pass for Chapter 6 Season 4
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