when does the new fortnite season come out

The new Fortnite season, Chapter 6 Season 4 titled "Shock and Awesome," was released on August 7, 2025. The launch followed the conclusion of the previous season with server downtime overnight, and the season introduced new themes like an alien bug invasion, Halo Spartans, Power Rangers, new weapons, and map changes. The global rollout likely stretched into August 8 depending on the region and downtime duration.