Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4: Everything New in the Override Update
Fortnite's Chapter 7 Season 4 'Override' update went live August 20, 2026, with Loot Hacks, a new Battle Pass, and a Sonic collab outfit.
Fortnite's newest season is live, bringing a new gameplay system, map changes, and a fresh Battle Pass. Here's everything confirmed.
What happened
Fortnite went down for scheduled maintenance the evening of August 19, with servers going fully dark around 11 PM PT / 2 AM ET on August 20. After roughly four hours of downtime, Chapter 7 Season 4 — subtitled "Override" — went live.
What's new
- Loot Hacks: A new seasonal system letting players spend "Sprite Dust" to hack loot mid-match, customizing what drops.
- Map and weapon changes: New areas, weapons, and loot placements across the map.
- Cheat Code Mondays: A recurring weekly event bringing boosted Sprite rewards and a new "Lobby Hack."
- Battle Pass: The Override Battle Pass instantly unlocks a Sonic the Hedgehog outfit; an active Crew subscription before August 27 at 11:59 PM ET also adds a bonus Infiltrator Grace Crowne style with accessories.
What this means
Loot Hacks is the season's real mechanical addition — a customization layer on top of standard looting rather than a new combat mode — and it's the kind of system that typically defines how a Fortnite season plays week to week more than any single map change does. The Sonic collab, meanwhile, continues Epic's pattern of using licensed crossover cosmetics as a Battle Pass headline draw rather than a gameplay feature.
What's next
Expect weekly Cheat Code Monday events to keep introducing minor twists on Loot Hacks throughout the season, along with the usual mid-season map evolution Fortnite seasons typically get.
Frequently asked questions
When did Chapter 7 Season 4 start? August 20, 2026, after roughly four hours of maintenance downtime.
What are Loot Hacks? A new system where players spend Sprite Dust to customize what loot drops mid-match.
How do I get the Sonic outfit? It unlocks instantly with the Override Battle Pass purchase.
This article will be updated as the Override season evolves — check back for map and Loot Hack changes.
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