Fortnite Chapter 7: Season 4: End Date, Monastery Portal, 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 expected length, the season is set to run through roughly October 31, 2026.

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

Last updated August 20, 2026.

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

According to the Fortnite Wiki, 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, Stone Sanctum, and Reality’s Reign, each arriving as a fresh point of interest for the season.

Updates so far

Chapter 7: Season 4 went live on August 20, 2026. Beyond the launch build, Epic has not rolled out numbered content updates for the season yet. We will add each version update here as it releases.

Events during this season

The first notable event on the Season 4 calendar reopens the Portal at the Monastery, running from August 27 to September 2, 2026. Players are tasked with banishing the Shatter Spawn, and clearing it out grants a set of four themed weapons: the Sword of Fire, the Scythe of Quakes, the Nunchucks of Lightning, and the Shurikens of Ice. Expect more live events to fill in the calendar as the season progresses.

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, Stone Sanctum, and Reality’s Reign.