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Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 'Override' launches Aug 20 with massive crossover

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Fortnite is launching its next season, Chapter 7, Season 4, titled 'Override,' on August 20, 2026. This season will feature a massive crossover with numerous iconic video game characters, including Sonic the Hedgehog, Pac-Man, Mega Man, and characters from Street Fighter, Persona 5, and Kingdom Hearts. The game's map will be altered with new locations like Geno's HQ and Green Hill Zone, and new gameplay mechanics will be introduced, such as character-specific Mythic items and a Tetrimino Junk Rift. AI

RANK_REASON Product launch for a video game season, not a frontier AI release.

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Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 'Override' launches Aug 20 with massive crossover

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Erik Kain, Senior Contributor ·

    Here’s The Exact Time ‘Fortnite’ Chapter 7, Season 3 Ends And Season 4 ‘Override’ Begins

    Here's when Fortnite servers go down and when the game comes back online with Chapter 7, Season 4.

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