Despite the fact that the latest season is still underway, many of us are waiting for the Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 4 release date. As we enter the second half of 2024, and come closer to the next chapter in the battle royale game, here’s when to expect the upcoming season to start.
Like many other seasons of Fortnite, the upcoming content update is set to bring a bunch of new and exciting features, including a new theme that will undoubtedly change the entire island. So, here's when the next Fortnite season starts.
When Does Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 4 Start?
The Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 4 release date is Friday, August 16, 2024, according to the in-game Battle Pass menu. This means that Fortnite’s current season will last just under three months, or two months and 23 days to be exact.
Most Fortnite seasons usually last 10 weeks, but the Summer and Holidays seasons typically last a little longer as employees at Epic Games go on well-deserved breaks at those times of the year.
Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 4 Theme
As we’re not close to the upcoming season yet, promotions for Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 4 haven’t started. However, while the official theme has yet to be announced, a leaked roadmap seems to suggest that another long-awaited Marvel season will be launched once again.
While Marvel has featured prominently in the battle royale since its inception, there’s only been one Marvel-focused season - Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 4. However, the leaked roadmap offers a look at Doom’s return to the Island, suggesting the villain is coming back to terrorize the world of Fortnite once again.
As such, if this leak is true, we expect plenty of iconic Marvel locations to appear around the map, as well as some Marvel items being usable in-game. We wouldn’t be too surprised to see the return of Spider-Man’s Web Shooters, for example.
In fact, some leaks point to the validity of this roadmap. Reliable leaker Hypex on Twitter shared news that a Deadpool and Wolverine collaboration is likely coming in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 4. This includes a rework of the Wolverine Claws item, and it could include movie-specific re-designs of older skins that were in previous battle passes.
Of course, there’s a chance that this leak isn’t true. However, the roadmap was correct on everything from the LEGO Fortnite x Star Wars collaboration to the surprising Metallica and Billie Eilish collabs. So, we’d argue that it’s a pretty clear that a new Marvel season is approaching.
However, leaks will start popping up a few weeks prior to the season's start. So, while you're enjoying the Fortnite Pirates of the Caribbean event, you may see some teasers and new information release.
That’s everything we know about the Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 4 release date, as well as the theme and potential map changes for the battle royale. Fortunately, you also have plenty of time to complete the Fortnite weekly quests before this season concludes.