Fortnite have today unveiled all of the changes and new features coming to the game with Chapter 6 Season 4, also known as Shock 'n Awesome.
If you missed out on today's Epic Games update, here's everything you need to know about Fortnite's Chapter 6 Season 4, including new weapons, release date, new map POIs, and much more!
New POIs included in Chapter 6 Season 4
Fortnite's Chapter 6 Season 4 Shock n'Awesome will include four new map locations called The Hive, Swarmy Stash, O.X.R. HQ, and Ranger's Run.
The new Fortnite POIs are all themed around the bug invasion that the map will experience during the upcoming months. While The Hive will be the heart of the bug invasion, where players will likely have to face a big swarm of enemies, the O.X.R. HQ will be the home to those players who want to upgrade their loadouts. Meanwhile, the Ranger's Run is an abandoned laboratory that was left behind after the bugs stormed it.
Enemies in Fortnite's Chapter 6 Season 4 include Swarmers, Bombers, and Queens
Fortnite's Chapter 6 Season 4 will include the types of bugs, including the Swarmers, the Bombers, and the Queen.
Here's a better look at the three types of enemies that players will have to come across in Fortnite:
- Swarmers: It's the most common enemy. Although they are weak, they are also annoying and they come in big quantities. You really have to deal with them as soon as possible!
- Bombers: The Bombers live near the nest and they often approach you from behind. Believe us, you don't want to be near a Bomber.
- Queens: The Queens are strongest enemies out there. They will surface after you have rid their nest of bugs, and will try to deal with you personally. If the Queen decides to attack you, you know you're doing something right!
The role of the O.X.R. in Fortnite's Chapter 6 Season 4
The O.X.R. is the Hero Rank System for Fortnite's Chapter 6 Season 4. Looting and eliminating opposing players will increase a player's O.X.R. Rank which will unlock an O.X.R. Drop Pod.
When playing a match in Fortnite's Chapter 6 Season 4, players begin with an O.X.R. Rank of C. Looting and killing enemies will increase the rank, rising through the rest of ranks including B, A, S, and S+.
Logically, the highest two ranks offer the best rewards, with S rewarding players with access to the O.X.R. Bunkers and the S+ rewarding players with a Mythic weapon.
Weapons in Fortnite's Chapter 6 Season 4
In Chapter 6 Season 4, Fortnite players will have access to a bunch of new weapons, including the Icky Sticky Style and the O.X.R. guns, which include the Leadspitter 3000 Minigun, the Sweeper Shotgun, the O.X.R. Rifle, the Wrecker Revolver, and the laser-guided Swarmstrike.
However, the most awaited weapon of the season surely is the Blade Blaster, which is the iconic Power Ranger sidearm. This gun will be released later in the season, so stay tuned!
Additionally, players will also have access to exotic weapons, including the Eradicator O.X.R. Rifle, the Double Trouble Shotgun, the Shock 'n Slow Shockwave Launcher, the Marksman Wrecker Revolver, and the Exotic Slap Berry Fizz.
Boons included in Fortnite's Chapter 6 Season 4
Fortnite has been adding Boons to the game in every season and Chapter 6 Season 4 won't be an exception. Here are all of the boons included in the game this season, as per Fortnite's official blog post:
- Agile Aiming Boon: While aiming down sights, your recoil and spread will be reduced and you'll maintain more of your movement speed.
- Extended Magazine Boon: Increases clip size for all your weapons.
- Storm Forecast Boon: The next Storm circle is always revealed to you.
- Super Soldier Ranked Boons (exclusively from O.X.R. Drop Pods):
- [Super Soldier Boon: Rank B] Reduces Energy consumption when sprinting.
- [Super Soldier Boon: Rank A] Rank B ability + increases reload speed.
- [Super Soldier Boon: Rank S] Rank B and A abilities + reduces weapon recoil and spread.
- [Super Soldier Boon: Rank S+] Rank B, A, and S abilities + increases sprint speed and gives you unlimited Energy.
Earn Mythical weapons for killing the Queens
Players that kill a Queen will be given a Mythical weapon. This gun will be different depending on the Queen the player beats, based on their location. Here's what players can get depending on the Queen they kill, according to Fortnite's blog post:
- Defeat the Queen at The Hive to receive the Mythic Enhanced Wrecker Revolver and Surge Medallion, which increases movement speed and gives a burst of speed when sliding.
- Defeat the Queen at Ranger’s Ruin to receive the Mythic Tactical Shotgun andSpringleg Medallion, which gives you the ability to double jump, with fall damage immunity.
- Defeat the Queen at Demon’s Domain to receive the Mythic O.X.R. Assault Rifle and Carapace Medallion which gives 50 Health when you eliminate an opponent, and passively gives 3 Shield per second up to 50 Shield.
Shock 'n Awesome Battle Pass
The Shock 'n Awesome Battle Pass will be automatically unlocked to players who are part of the Fortnite Crew. If you're not one of them, you can unlock full access to the Battle Pass by spending 1,000 V-Bucks.
The Fortnite Battle Pass for Chapter 6 Season 4 will include multiple bundles that are part of well-acclaimed collaborations, including Halo and Power Rangers. The Shock 'n Awesome Battle Pass will include the following skins:
- UNSC Spartan
- Yoo-mi
- Agent Patch
- Battle Gamer Mae
- Lt. Ripp Slade
- Onyx Winter
- Green Ranger
Starting from September 16, players will have a shot at unlocking the Dino Megazord Outfit by completing quests.
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Bundle
The Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4 will also bring to the game a Power Ranger bundle called Mighty Morphin. It will be released to Fortnite's shop on August 8, at 8 PM ET.
Fans will be glad to know that the bundle will also include the Go Go Power Rangers Redux Jam Track. It's time to feel like children again!
Twitch Drops
Finally, Fortnite is also rewarding players with some Twitch Drops. The Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4 Twitch Drops will include the Metal Menace Wrap, the Tome of Skulls Back Bling, and the Skeletal Cyberscythe Pickaxe.
Fortnite's Chapter 6 Season 4 will be deployed on August 7, 2025. That's when players will be able to face the bugs and defend the Fortnite map. Check out Siege.GG or more information about Fortnite and the new season!