It’s no secret that Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3 is coming close to an end which means it’s time to welcome the upcoming Chapter 6 Season 4 update. However, without launching the game, it’s hard to keep track of when the next season begins.

As a result, many players look for a countdown timer to prepare themselves for the next big update. So let’s walk you through the Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4 countdown timer, along with a breakdown of the leaks for the upcoming update.

Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4: Countdown Timer

Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4 is set to begin on Thursday, August 7, 2025. You can also find a countdown timer below for the same:

Countdown Timer

All Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4 Leaks

1. Downtime

The downtime for the next season is confirmed to begin on August 7, 2025, at 1:30 a.m. ET. The typical downtime for a new Fortnite season update is usually between 3 and 5 hours. However, keep in mind that it can extend to 5 hours or slightly longer is Epic encounters and techincal issues during the update process.

2. Theme

Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4 will be based on the Alien Bug Invasion theme.

3. Duration

Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4 is expected to be the longest Chapter 6 season, meaning it’s set to end around early November. As a result, players will have more than 3 months to unlock the new content.

4. New Items

Finally, Season 4 might bring a Super Launch Pad and Bugs Gauntlet which will obviously spice up the gameplay.

More leaks will surface on the internet as we get closer to the next season.

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