Fortnite’s latest twist has arrived. Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4, dubbed Shock ‘N Awesome, kicked off August 7, bringing an electrifying bug invasion theme and a fresh Battle Pass loaded with surprises. But first, the servers went down for several hours as Epic worked to drop the massive new patch and usher in the chaos.
If you thought Fortnite, which returned to Apple’s App Store in May after a legal dispute in the US, was safe from existential threats, think again – unless you thrive on trampling armies of insectoid villains alongside Power Rangers and UNSC Spartans. This season is as wild as Fortnite gets.
Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4: Bugs, New POIs, and A Turf War for the Ages
The island you know and (mostly) love hasn’t been redesigned – it’s been repopulated. Nests, egg sacs, and hive-soaked zones are everywhere, replacing familiar landmarks with major hot spots like The Hive, OXR HQ, and Ranger’s Ruin. Your mission? Survive – and maybe even dominate – as the Onimorph eXtermination Rangers.
Expect classic Fortnite mayhem blended with PvE chaos. Swarmers rush in numbers, Bombers ambush from beneath, and towering Queen bugs crash the party whole. But don’t go in empty-handed. This season arms you with new high-tech gear: plasma-powered Blasters, Leadspitter miniguns, and Bungie-style rocket launchers to face down the extra-terrestrial infestation.
Battle Pass: Rangers, Spartans, and the Dino Megazord?
Yes – Fortnite is once again morphin’ time. The Shock ‘N Awesome Battle Pass brings in recognizable faces and brings the heat. Right off the bat, you get the UNSC Spartan as a free unlock (if you hit Level 100 – no purchase necessary). From there, the paid path lets you suit up as the Green Power Ranger, and offers plenty of original characters like Battle Gamer Mae, Agent Patch, and Yoo‑mi.
Save the best for later: the Dino Megazord is coming as a mid‑season drop. And if you’re really committed, an all‑new Mighty Morphin Bundle with the original five Rangers drops later in August. Catch the “Go Go Power Rangers” jam in your soundtrack, and the season may just end up feeling more disco than dystopia.
Rank Up with Tactical Drops and Mythic Rewards
Epic’s introduced a pretty slick progression system: the OXR Rank starts you at C and pushes you up through B, A, S and beyond as you slay bugs, survive matches, and clear objectives. Rank up and you’ll trigger Drop Pods filled with advanced gear – and eventually unlock OXR Bunkers stocked with Exotics.
Defeating Queen bugs earns you unique Mythic weapons and Medallions with game-changing perks like double-jump, shield regeneration, and movement boosts. Just be warned: the more Medallions you carry, the more visible you become to other players. Trade stealth for power at your own risk.
Air Support, Rollers, and Boomsticks
Forget running from the swarm – in true Fortnite fashion, sometimes you just fly above it. The Hammerhead Choppa returns, letting you hover and swap seats midair to rain fire on the ground below.
Want to get weird? Hop into the Roly Poly – a giant bug vehicle that lets you roll, bounce, and charge across the island like a pinball on steroids.
Add Boom Blasters, exotic gear, and tactical Boons (like ammo boosts or storm intel), and this season feels like its own bullet-riddled, bug-squashing carnival.
Final Word: Splat, Blast, or Ride Dragon Bug – It’s Your Call
Season 3 felt heroic. Season 4 feels like full-blown insect warfare. Whether you’re dropping in with a crew of Halo Spartans, morphing into a Power Ranger, or just trouncing Queen bugs for Mythic guns – this season layers fantasy over bullet ballet in a way Fortnite does best.
Want to level up fast? OXR Rank is your new best friend. Want chaos? Queen nests are now high-risk, high-reward temples of doom. Want to fly away from all the madness? The Choppa’s on call.
Season 4 ends November 1 – mark your hunt calendars, soldier. The swarm just got real.
