Fortnite is about to get one of its most anticipated new seasons to date, with Chapter 7 Season 4: Override dropping on August 20 and featuring a massive roster of crossover characters from some of the most iconic video games of all time.
It’s absolutely the biggest drop of video game tie-in activity we’ve seen in the game to date, with characters spanning everything from Sonic the Hedgehog to Pac-man, Street Fighter, Crash Bandicoot, Spyro the Dragon, Persona, Kingdom Hearts and more. Plus, it’s not just outfits but whole new map locations and mechanics inspired by various video games are also set to appear.
We’ve put together as much info as we have right now to help you know when Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 begins in Australia, what’s in the Battle Pass, how you can unlock some free goodies and more, so read on:
When is Fortnite Season 3 downtime and when does Fortnite Season 4 start in Australia?
Fortnite Chapter 7 will transition from Season 3: Runners to Season 4: Override on August 20 in Australia, with matchmaking being disabled in the early-late afternoon, followed by downtime shortly after and then the official launch of the new season in the evening.
Below are all the detailed times for each state as well as New Zealand:
| Time zone | Matchmaking disabled | Downtime starts | New season launches |
| AWST (WA) | August 20, 1.30 PM | August 20, 2PM | August 20, 6PM |
| ACST (SA, NT) | August 20, 3PM | August 20, 3.30PM | August 20, 7.30PM |
| AEST (VIC, NSW, QLD, TAS, ACT) | August 20, 3.30PM | August 20, 4PM | August 20, 8PM |
| NZST (NZ) | August 20, 5.30PM | August 20, 6PM | August 20, 10PM |
What’s in the Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4: Override Battle Pass?
This season’s Battle Pass offers a mix of original Fortnite outfits inspired by the ongoing narrative as well as the general video game theme, plus just one actual video game character, though it’s a big one – and you’ll instantly unlock him if you pick up the paid Override Battle Pass.
The outfits featured in each tier of the Battle Pass are:
- Bastian
- Grace Crowne
- K1TTYW1NS
- Wrixel
- Mali
- Phantom
- Geno
- Sonic
The Battle Pass includes a Tails sidekick and cosmetics, found in Sonic’s tier of unlocks, new “Emote Transformations,” one of which will see Sonic turn into Super Sonic, and some launch week bonuses. The Wrixel character is an interesting one, shaped like a straight Tetromino and customisable with over a million combinations of features based on iconic Fortnite outfits and more.
What’s new on the map in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4?
A large amount of the map will remain mostly unchanged in the new season, bar the removal of some popular locations like Frosted Flats and Sinister Strip, while some new POIs have been added. These include:
- Stone Sanctum
- Green Hill Zone
- Reality’s Reign
There are also some minor updates to the map with smaller, new areas worth taking a look at!
What are the new mechanics and weapons in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4?
- Lobby Hacks: Input a code in the new ‘Admin Panel’ in your Battle Royale Lobby to hack your game, granting you XP and Sprite Dust, warping reality for your squad, and even dropping rare Sprite variants! Find all the current codes right here.
- Loot Hacks: Spend Sprite Dust to hack loot in your match, customizing what drops. Hacked items have a chance to drop from Chests when opened, unique to your own boosts. Reset your Loot Hacks configuration any time with Sprite Dust.
- Cheat codes: In a match, look out for Cheat Codes hidden across the Island: tucked into POIs and sprayed on walls. Interact with one and enter the Cheat Code to free a Sprite ally.
- Match Overrides: Override Consoles appear in every match and let you rewrite the rules for the entire server, but you have to get there first. Once claimed, your name displays around the console base, so the whole lobby knows who’s in control. Rare and Mythic Squad Overrides only benefit the first squad to claim them, but beware that claiming one broadcasts your squad’s location on the map. Overrides include:
- 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 loot hack item from the next Chest you open
- Extra Life – Respawn when on the brink 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
The new weapons and items so far are:
- Sonic Power Sneakers: Charge a grounded Spin Dash or perform an airborne Spin Attack
- Mega Buster: The legendary arm cannon fires single energy pellets, quick-charged shots, or long-charged explosive projectiles, even while sprinting or slide-boosting
- 8-Bit Shotgun: An automatic shotgun designed like a retro 8-bit console. Features game cartridge reloads, pixel effects, and an integrated real-time scoreboard system that tracks combo multipliers
- Midas’ Masterpiece: A single-fire golden pistol that packs a high-damage punch, capable of eliminating foes in a single headshot. Should you be the lucky player to grab it when it spawns, use it wisely: ammo is limited
- Tetris Rift: Rift in Tetris pieces, culminating in the iconic 4-line Tetris clear splashes a large AOE heal
- 1-Up Token: Respawn with your full inventory after you’ve been eliminated
- God Mode Llama: Tap into the true power of the Llama to become an Unstoppable Wrecking Ball
- & more exciting collaborations to come later this Season!
And the updated loot pool includes unvaulted weapons:
- Pump Shotgun
- Assault Rifle
- Ranger Assault Rifle
- Drum Gun
- Minigun
- Tactical Pistol
- Dual Pistols
- Oni Shotgun
- Flare Gun
- Bass Boost
- Overdrive Grenade
- Chug Splash
A whole new batch of Gizmos also drops this Season:
- Cheat Code Locator – Locates the nearest Cheat Code.
- Extraction Accelerator – Silently initiate a nearby Extraction Site, summoning the Extraction Crate instantly.
- Llama Supply Drop – Call in a boosted, llama-themed Supply Drop at your current location.
- Spicy Taco – Heal up and gain a speed and stamina boost. Consume with your squad for a Taco Time party.
What are the new Sprites in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4?
The first wave of new Sprite additions for this season includes:
- Klombo Sprite – A loyal friend returns, but is very rare to find. Grants random items at each level. You can only level it up by using consumable items that give Health or Shield.
- Sonic Sprite – Gotta Go Fast! Sprint faster.
- Tails Sprite – Hover 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 score 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.
There have also been some handy quality-of-life updates for Sprites, including the following:
- You can now see in-match whether you’ve already collected a Sprite – no more guessing mid-fight.
- A Sprite’s name now appears when you’re near it, so you know exactly who you’ve found.
- Summoning rare Sprites and variants now costs less Sprite Dust.
- Reduced the button-hold time needed to summon a Sprite, getting your companion into the action quicker.
There will also be the five official Design Contest winning Sprites introduced over time, none of which we’ve seen officially yet aside from the winning submissions. Those are:
- Bullet Sprite
- Dumpster Dive Sprite
- Honey Sprite
- Frog Sprite
- X-ray Sprite
What are Lobby Hack codes in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 and how do I use them?
This new season also introduces a new code system known as Lobby Hacks, where players can enter special codes discovered through various channels and brand tie-ins, entering them into a special menu for various rewards.
Here are the codes discovered and confirmed working so far:
| Code | Reward |
| Play4All | Cheat Master Jonesy Sprite |
| GottaGoFast | Cheat Master Sonic Sprite |
| IWannaFlyHigh | Cheat Master Tails Sprite |
| BORN2PLAY | Cheat Master Adventure Sprite |
| 8BitBlast | Cheat Master 8-Bit Sprite |
| O2OVERRIDE | Llama Supply Drop x1 & Portable Extractor x5 |
| TakeYourHeart | Extraction Accelerator |
| SurviveTheNight | Cheat Code Locator x2 |
| FindItChat | Cheat Code Locator x2 |
| PerfectOrder | Spicy Taco x4 |
| REACHYOURIMPOSSIBLE | Block Party Loading Screen |
| BeMoreAlien | Override Ready Loading Screen |
| Chispambo | 2000 Sprite Dust |
| abgestaubt | 2000 Sprite Dust |
| H0p0nVC | 2000 Sprite Dust |
| Perlimpinpin | 2000 Sprite Dust |
| OverrideXP | 40000 XP |
| LetsBlockAndRoll | Become a Tetris block for a few seconds |
| DontBlockMe | Become a Tetris block for a few seconds |
And to use these, you’ll just need to enter these into a special window in the pre-game lobby.
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Born into the world of video games through SEGA, and in particular Sonic the Hedgehog, Kieron’s gaming tastes now consist of the latest, shiny AAA thing, an indie darling or two, and an embarrassing number of hours of Balatro.