Fortnite fans are looking forward to the release of Chapter 5 Season 4. We've got all the news for you, including rumors about the recent changes, the start date, live event and the new map.
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Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 4 starts in a few days and fans are as excited as ever for the next season!
Let's not dilly-dally any longer, it's time to dive into all the leaks, teasers and details we've collected about Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 4 so far. And don't worry, as soon as there is more news, we will of course update this article for you.
Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 4: Start Date
Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3 started on May 24 and ends on August 16 at 10 PM ET. After that, there will probably be a longer downtime of several hours before Chapter 5 Season 4 starts on the same day in the afternoon.
Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 4: News & Leaks
You know what Fortnite dataminers are like. They're constantly digging into the code, and pulling out one leak after another. And we're here for you to collect them all.
Season-End Live Event
There was indeed a mini live event on the island to mark the end of the season. However, we should note that this event was rather underwhelming. The facility at Brutal Beachhead and Redline Rig was destroyed by Doctor Doom, ending in a large explosion. Shortly after, Pandora's Box reappeared, now resting in a lava lake at Redline Rig. If you missed it, you can watch the event here:
Marvel as the Next Season Theme
While we've had a complete Marvel season in the past, this will be repeated in Chapter 5 Season 4. The name of Season 4 is "Absolute Doom" and will primarily focus on Doctor Doom.
In line with the season, we'll receive a full Marvel Battle Pass, superpowers as mythic items, and familiar map locations from the franchise in Fortnite.
Disney Crossover
The Disney x Fortnite collaboration will really kick off in the fall and is set to bring numerous new characters to the game, including the following this autumn:
- Cruella
- Captain Hook
- Maleficent
- Mr. Incredible
- Elastigirl
- Frozone
- The Fantastic Four
ALL FORTNITE X DISNEY SKINS ANNOUNCED TODAY - Gwenpool- War Machine- Peelverine- Emma Frost- Captain Jonesy- Mysterio- Shuri- Doctor Doom- The Fantastic Four- Sabertooth Meowscles- Fishpool- Cruella- Captain Hook- Maleficent- Mr. Incredible- Elastigirl-... pic.twitter.com/XXJGcf4xds
— Shiina (@ShiinaBR) August 11, 2024
Helicopters Are Coming Back
The new trailer for Season 4 also featured Choppa helicopters and helicopter landing pads! We can thus expect that this controversial vehicle will make a return in the new season.
First Person Mode
According to a tweet from our favorite Fortnite leaker HYPEX, who has always been a reliable source of Fortnite leaks and news in the past, Epic Games has started developing a first-person camera mode.
In the meantime, more files have been found that clearly point to a first-person view. Whether this will then only be available in special modes or in zero builds is not yet known.
Flying Mounts
A slightly older Twitter post from HYPEX also states that Epic is working on “rideable, flying animals” for Fortnite. Apparently, players will be able to boost the animal for more speed and fly on “idle”. Idling would likely mean the mount could hover in the air to allow players to shoot more accurately or throw items. Earlier, an item that looked like a saddle in Fortnite was leaked. Presumably, this item could be related to the flying mounts.
However, we assume that the flying mounts will only come into the game in a later season.
New Sports Mode
According to HYPEX, Fortnite could introduce a new sports mode, expanding its gameplay into basketball and soccer. He claims:
FORTNITE SPORTS MODE Reminder that 3 years ago, Fortnite were working on Basketball "mini games" where you can play, watch NBA games, and more.. And they probably teased it with Football (Soccer) too during the event, so this might be the next big thing that they add pic.twitter.com/diwSrNiKMP
— HYPEX (@HYPEX) December 10, 2023
Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 4: Map Changes & New POIs
With Chapter 5 Season 4, the Fortnite map will change once again. However, the overall structure will remain the same, with only a few new locations being added.
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The first new Point of Interest (POI) for Chapter 5 Season 4 is named "Latveria" and is clearly inspired by the upcoming Marvel season titled "Absolute Doom."
Additionally, Pleasant Piazza will also be replaced. The new POI, named "The Raft", will take over this location on the current map. "The Raft" features a prison surrounded by water, which might align with the theme of "Absolute Doom."
Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 4: All Battle Pass Skins
The Battle Pass skins have already been leaked. Here are the characters we can expect to see in the new Battle Pass for Season 4:
- Gwenpool
- War Machine
- Peelverine
- Emma Frost
- Captain Jonesy
- Mysterio
- Shuri
- Doctor Doom
Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 4: New Weapons & Items
What would a new season be without new weapons and items? So far, there has never been a season without at least one new weapon being added. Additionally, as always, a few old favorites will be making a return. Here are all the known Season 4 weapons so far:
- Captain America's Shield
- Peelyverine's Claws
- Gwenpool's Blades
- Shuri's Mythics
- Iron Man's Gloves
- Stark Industries' Energy Rifle
- War Machine's Jetpack + Turret
- New Dual SMGs
- New Sniper Rifle
- New Single-Hand Pistol
- Silent Scar & possibly the regular Scar
- Heavy AR (AK)
And that's it for now with the leaks.
As soon as there is more news, we will update this article again, so don't forget to check back from time to time!