Looking for the Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 4 countdown? The current Fortnite season is coming close to an end, meaning the much-awaited Chapter 5 Season 4 release is right around the corner. 

Big Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3 live event start date & time

The current Fortnite season garnered mixed reactions from the community as many players felt the season was “pure mayhem” with a heavy emphasis on cars and car combat, which clashed with the traditional Fortnite playstyle of running around and shooting.

However, as the Chapter 5 Season 3 battle pass is winding down, players are eager to know when Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 4 starts. Let’s find out.

Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 4 Countdown – When will the new Fortnite update be released?

Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 4 release date
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Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 4 is set to release on August 16, 2024, at around 10 a.m. ET, as per the countdown mentioned in the battle pass section. As always, Epic Games will take down the game servers for maintenance, meaning players won’t be able to queue or play any matches during this time. 

The servers usually remain offline for approximately five to seven hours, so one should plan the rest of the day accordingly. If it turns out to be true, the Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 4 will go live at the following times for your region:

  • Pacific Time (PT): August 16, 2024, 7 a.m.
  • Central Time (CT): August 16, 2024, 9 a.m.
  • Mountain Time (MT): August 16, 2024, 8 a.m.
  • Greenwich Mean Time (GMT): August 16, 2024, 2 p.m.
  • British Summer Time (BST): August 16, 2024, 3 p.m.
  • Central European Summer Time (CEST): August 16, 2024, 4 p.m.
  • Eastern European Summer Time (EEST): August 16, 2024, 5 p.m.
  • Moscow Time (MSK): August 16, 2024, 5 p.m.
  • Indian Standard Time (IST): August 16, 2024, 7:30 p.m.
  • China Standard Time (CST): August 16, 2024, 10 p.m.
  • Japan Standard Time (JST): August 16, 2024, 11 p.m.
  • Korea Standard Time (KST): August 16, 2024, 11 p.m.
  • Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST): August 17, 2024, 12 a.m.
  • New Zealand Standard Time (NZST): August 17, 2024, 2 a.m.
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All Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 4 leaks

According to the leaks so far, the Chapter 5 Season 4 update will be heavily focused on the Marvel collaboration theme, marking the return of Marvel content to Fortnite after two years. 

As a result, players can expect a brand new battle pass filled to the brim with an array of Marvel skins potentially including the outfits for Doctor Doom, Deadpool and Wolverine.

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Prominent leakers also suggest that Epic Games is reworking the Wolverine claw melee weapon and planning to incorporate the iconic Spider-Man’s Web-Shooters weapon.

Finally, one can expect huge changes to the Fortnite island, which may bring new points of interest (POIs) inspired by the Marvel storyline.

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