Fortnite Chapter 7: Season 4: End Date, Cheat Master Sprites and Map

Fortnite Chapter 7: Season 4 is the current season on the Island, live since August 20, 2026. Epic built it around a Video Games and Gaming Legends theme, turning the season into a celebration of gaming icons and the worlds they come from. Based on its planned length, the season is expected to run through roughly October 31, 2026. Last updated September 4, 2026.

Season 4 follows Chapter 7: Season 3 and arrived with a fresh set of named locations on the map, including Green Hill Zone, Reality’s Reign, and Stone Sanctum. The rollover came after the “Unstable” story moment that closed out Chapter 7: Season 3.

When does Chapter 7: Season 4 end?

Chapter 7: Season 4 began on August 20, 2026 and is expected to run for about 72 days, which points to an end date around October 31, 2026. Epic has not locked in a final date, so that timing can still move. Fortnite seasons usually close with a short window of server downtime while the game rolls over to the next season, after which the new battle pass, map changes, and story content go live. The season that follows Season 4 has not been named yet.

What’s new this season

The season’s theme centers on video games and gaming legends. On the map, Chapter 7: Season 4 adds a set of new named locations: Green Hill Zone, Reality’s Reign, and Stone Sanctum, each arriving as a fresh point of interest for the season, according to the Fortnite Wiki.

Updates so far

• Update v42.00 — August 20, 2026

Events during this season

The next event on the calendar is Power Hours: Cheat Master Sprites, a weekend session that runs on September 5, 2026. During the window, Cheat Master Sprites turn up more often, players drop in with a Golden Apple, two Jellyfish, and three Peppers, and chests have a chance to hold 1-Up Tokens and Portable Extractors. Exact start and end times are shown in the schedule above.

One of the season’s bigger live moments wrapped up at the start of September. From August 27 to September 2, 2026, the Portal at the Monastery reopened and challenged players to banish the Shatter Spawn for a set of four themed weapons: the Sword of Fire, the Scythe of Quakes, the Nunchucks of Lightning, and the Shurikens of Ice. It drew several thousand players before it closed. Running alongside it, Happy Gamescom handed out a set of retro-themed decor items to mark the video-game season, with the gift claimable through September 2, 2026. Earlier in the season, Cheat Code Monday ran a 24-hour stretch on August 24–25, 2026 that leaned into the gaming theme with faster Sprite leveling, double Sprite Dust, and more powerful Cheat Codes. Expect more live events to fill in the calendar as the season continues.

Frequently asked questions

When did Fortnite Chapter 7: Season 4 start?

The season went live on August 20, 2026.

When does Chapter 7: Season 4 end?

Season 4 is expected to end on or around October 31, 2026, based on its planned length of about 72 days. Epic has not confirmed a final date, so the timing may change.

What season number is this?

This is Chapter 7, Season 4. It follows Chapter 7: Season 3, and the next season has not been announced yet.

What is the theme of Chapter 7: Season 4?

The season’s theme is video games and gaming legends, with new map locations including Green Hill Zone, Reality’s Reign, and Stone Sanctum.