The Sonic Fortnite collab will arrive alongside the launch of Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 on August 20. According to dataminers, players will be able to get Sonic, Dr. Eggman, Shadow the Hedgehog, and Knuckles outfits. Here is every Sonic Fortnite skin coming in Fortnite Override, along with all the leaked bundles and how to get each cosmetic.

When Is the Sonic Fortnite Collab Release Date?

The Sonic Fortnite collab release date is Thursday, August 20, 2026, alongside the launch of Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4. Players can automatically unlock the Sonic skin by purchasing the Fortnite Override Battle Pass for $8.99.

However, Sonic isn’t the only character coming to the battle royale. According to dataminer ShiinaBR, we will also be getting two Sonic Fortnite bundles on the same day featuring Dr. Eggman, Shadow the Hedgehog, and Knuckles skins.

For your convenience, here is every Sonic Fortnite skin and cosmetic and where you can get them:

Sonic Cosmetic	How to Get It
Sonic Skin	Fortnite Override Battle Pass ($8.99)
Tails Sidekick	Fortnite Override Battle Pass ($8.99)
Dr. Eggman Skin	Fortnite Item Shop Bundle (TBA)
Shadow the Hedgehog Skin	Fortnite Item Shop Bundle (TBA)
Knuckles Skin	Fortnite Item Shop Bundle (TBA)

All Sonic Fortnite Bundle Cosmetics

There will reportedly be two Sonic Fortnite bundles sold in the Item Shop starting on August 20 that include three skins. As we mentioned above, players can get the Sonic skin through the Battle Pass. However, Dr. Eggman, Shadow the Hedgehog, and Knuckles will be available through separate bundle purchases.

According to dataminers, the Fortnite Sonic bundles will feature multiple cosmetic items, including pickaxes, back bling, Kicks, emotes, instruments, and a wrap. Here is everything reportedly included in each bundle:

Shadow and Knuckles Fortnite Bundle

• Shadow the Hedgehog Skin
• Knuckles Skin
• Two Back Blings
• Two Pickaxes
• Two Kicks
• One Emote
• Two Instruments
• One Wrap

Dr. Eggman Fortnite Bundle

• Dr. Eggman Skin
• One Back Bling
• One Pickaxe
• One Emote
• One Instrument

How Much Will the Sonic Fortnite Skins Cost?

At the time of writing, Epic Games has not revealed how much the Sonic Fortnite skins or bundles will cost. It’s hard to predict a cost, as this is the first major Item Shop bundle of the Fortnite Override season, and it is packed with many cosmetic items.

Epic Games also typically doesn’t confirm prices before an outfit enters the Item Shop. However, we would expect the individual Sonic skins to cost at least 1,500 V-Bucks, with the complete bundles selling for considerably more.

Thankfully, players won’t have to wait much longer to find out. The Sonic Fortnite skins and bundles are expected to enter the Item Shop on August 20 once Chapter 7 Season 4 starts. Just keep in mind that these bundle details come from datamined files and could still change before the crossover officially goes live.

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Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 officially launches on August 20 after server maintenance. Here is when Fortnite downtime begins and ends, and when the new Fortnite Override season goes live in every major region.

When Is Fortnite Downtime? Chapter 7 Season 3 End Times

Fortnite downtime will start at 11 PM PT on August 19 or 2 AM ET on August 20. That means there are less than 18 hours left before Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3 ends. So, if you are still trying to finish your Fortnite Sprites collection, now is your final chance to do so.

That said, Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 server maintenance will technically start on different days depending on which region you are located in. To make it easier to track, we’ve created a table below that shows when Fortnite downtime starts in every major region before the launch of Fortnite Override:

Fortnite Downtime Schedule (August 19–20)

Region	Time Zone	Date	Downtime Start Time
US West Coast	PT	August 19	11 PM
US Mountain	MT	August 20	12 AM
US Central	CT	August 20	1 AM
US East Coast	ET	August 20	2 AM
Brazil	BRT	August 20	3 AM
United Kingdom	BST	August 20	7 AM
Central Europe	CEST	August 20	8 AM
Eastern Europe	EEST	August 20	9 AM
South Africa	SAST	August 20	8 AM
India	IST	August 20	11:30 AM
China	CST	August 20	2 PM
Philippines	PHT	August 20	2 PM
Japan	JST	August 20	3 PM
South Korea	KST	August 20	3 PM
Australia East Coast	AEST	August 20	4 PM
New Zealand	NZST	August 20	6 PM

When Does Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Start?

According to dataminers, Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 will start on August 20 at 3 AM PT or 6 AM ET. That means server maintenance is currently expected to last around four hours after downtime starts on August 19.

For your convenience, we have created an easy-to-read table that shows when Fortnite Override starts in every major region:

Fortnite Override Start Times (August 20)

Region	Time Zone	Date	Chapter 7 Season 4 Start Time
US West Coast	PT	August 20	3 AM
US Mountain	MT	August 20	4 AM
US Central	CT	August 20	5 AM
US East Coast	ET	August 20	6 AM
Brazil	BRT	August 20	7 AM
United Kingdom	BST	August 20	11 AM
Central Europe	CEST	August 20	12 PM
Eastern Europe	EEST	August 20	1 PM
South Africa	SAST	August 20	12 PM
India	IST	August 20	3:30 PM
China	CST	August 20	6 PM
Philippines	PHT	August 20	6 PM
Japan	JST	August 20	7 PM
South Korea	KST	August 20	7 PM
Australia East Coast	AEST	August 20	8 PM
New Zealand	NZST	August 20	10 PM

It should be noted that the Fortnite Override start times could change. The table above is based on in-game files and when the update is currently scheduled to launch. Fortnite downtime can sometimes be extended if Epic Games needs more time to implement a major update.

However, these are roughly the times you can expect Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 to start. Fortnite Override will see the battle royale transform into a gaming legends-themed season with collabs that include: Sonic, Megaman, Tetris, Pac-Man, Persona 5, and more.

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Fortnite Gem Hours goes live today for the final day of Sprite Spree Week. For 24 hours, players will have an increased chance of finding Gem Sprites throughout the battle royale map. This is also your last opportunity to collect Chapter 7 Season 3 Sprites before Fortnite Override begins on August 20. Here is when Fortnite Gem Hours starts in every region so you don’t miss out!

What Time Does Fortnite Gem Hours Start Today?

The Fortnite Gem Hours event starts today at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET on August 19, 2026. However, because Chapter 7 Season 3 ends tonight, the event will only remain available until servers go offline for maintenance at 1 AM PT / 4 AM ET on August 20.

Gem Hours is the fourth and final daily Power Hour featured during Fortnite Sprite Spree Week. Throughout the next 17 hours, Gem Sprites will appear more frequently in chests and across the map. Players can also take advantage of free Sprite resummoning, faster leveling, and several other useful bonuses.

The Power Hour ends early in the morning on August 20 in most regions. For your convenience, we have created a complete table below showing the Fortnite Gem Hours start and end times around the world:

Fortnite Gem Hours Schedule for Every Region

Time Zone	Gem Hours Start Time	Gem Hours End Time
Pacific Time (PT)	August 19 at 6 AM	August 19 at 11 PM
Mountain Time (MT)	August 19 at 7 AM	August 20 at 12 AM
Central Time (CT)	August 19 at 8 AM	August 20 at 1 AM
Eastern Time (ET)	August 19 at 9 AM	August 20 at 2 AM
British Summer Time (BST)	August 19 at 2 PM	August 20 at 7 AM
Central European Summer Time (CEST)	August 19 at 3 PM	August 20 at 8 AM
Japan Standard Time (JST)	August 19 at 10 PM	August 20 at 3 PM
Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)	August 19 at 11 PM	August 20 at 4 PM
New Zealand Standard Time (NZST)	August 20 at 1 AM	August 20 at 6 PM

All Fortnite Gem Hours Rewards and Bonuses

The Fortnite Gem Hours rewards include free Sprite resummoning, double Sprite XP, and a Lucky Item Locator daily quest. These bonuses will remain active until the servers go offline for Chapter 7 Season 4 maintenance.

Sprites will also level up twice as quickly during Gem Hours, making today the perfect time to master any remaining Chapter 7 Season 3 Sprites. Resting beside a campfire also grants double Sprite Experience, allowing you to upgrade your collection even faster before the season ends.

Here is every bonus available during Fortnite Gem Hours:

• Sprites cost no Sprite Dust to resummon, meaning you no longer lose them.
• Sprites level up twice as quickly.
• Resting beside a campfire grants double Sprite Experience.
• Players can earn a Lucky Item Locator by completing daily quests.

Which Sprites Are Featured During Fortnite Gem Hours?

Fortnite Gem Hours features Gem Sprite variants throughout the event on August 19. Since this is the final day of Chapter 7 Season 3, it is also your last chance to find these Sprites before Fortnite Override begins.

The Gem Zero Point Sprite and Gem Grim Sprite are particularly rare, so players who still need them should take advantage of today’s increased spawn rates. Once the season ends, it is unclear when these Gem variants will become available again.

Here are the Sprites featured during Fortnite Gem Hours:

• Gem Water Sprite
• Gem Earth Sprite
• Gem Duck Sprite
• Gem Demon Sprite
• Gem Punk Sprite
• Gem Zero Point Sprite
• Gem Aura Sprite
• Gem Grim Sprite
• Gem Llama Sprite

How Long Does Fortnite Gem Hours Last?

Fortnite Gem Hours lasts for 17 hours, beginning at 6 AM PT on August 19 and ending at 11 PM PT that night. Although Sprite Spree Week events normally run for a full 24 hours, today’s Gem Hours will end early when the servers go offline for Chapter 7 Season 4 maintenance.

Unlike older Power Hour events, Gem Hours is not divided into a pair of two-hour sessions. You can log in at any point before servers go down at 1 AM PT / 4 AM ET and still participate. Gem Hours takes place during the final hours of Chapter 7 Season 3, making it your last opportunity to complete your current Sprite collection.

Once maintenance begins, the game will become unavailable until Fortnite Override launches on August 20.

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Epic Games has released a complete overview of the Fortnite Override Battle Pass, confirming all eight skins alongside several new emotes and cosmetic items. Here is everything included in the Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Battle Pass, including a customizable character, the Tails Sidekick, Sonic emotes, and special launch-week bonuses.

All Fortnite Override Battle Pass Skins

Epic has just released the final Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Battle Pass overview, which reveals eight new skins, including a major gaming collab. Sonic headlines the new pass alongside series’ villain Geno. Players who purchase the pass will be able to automatically unlock the Sonic Fortnite skin on August 20.

More impotently, the official Override Battle Pass overview has now given us our best look at what the new Chapter 7 Season 4 skins will actually look like in-game. For your convenience, here is the full Fortnite Override Battle Pass skins list and HD images below to give you a preview of the new characters:

Complete Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Battle Pass

• K1TTYW1NS
• Phantom
• Grace Crowne
• Geno
• Sonic the Hedgehog
• Mali
• Wrixel
• Bastian

Customizable Fortnite Skin Has Over One Million Combinations

One of the biggest features of the Fortnite Override Battle Pass is a customizable character named Wrixel, that has over one million possible outfit combinations. The new skin appears to be constructed from pixel cubes and can be changed using different colors, faces, outfits, and accessories.

Epic’s overview shows several possible designs for the cosmetic, including Peely, Cuddle Team Leader, and Jonesy, styles. However, with more than one million combinations available, players will have plenty of options for creating a version of the outfit that is unique to them.

Tails Sidekick and Sonic Cosmetics Revealed

Sonic isn’t the only character from SEGA’s iconic franchise that will available when Chapter 7 Season 4 launches. The Fortnite Override Battle Pass also includes a Tails Sidekick that can hover in the air and follow players around during matches.

The Override pass overview shows Tails alongside several matching cosmetic rewards, including a pickaxe, Back Bling. There even appears to be an emote where Tails goes after golden rings.

Sonic and Super Sonic Transformation Emotes Confirmed

The Fortnite Override Battle Pass overview also confirms that Sonic will have transformation emotes in Chapter 7 Season 4. One of the featured transformations allows Sonic to change into Super Sonic, giving him his iconic golden appearance from the SEGA games.

Based on the image, the emote will allow players to switch between the two styles during matches rather than selecting Super Sonic exclusively from the Locker. Epic Games has not revealed whether the transformation will be automatically included when unlocking the Sonic skin, or whether you will need to unlock it in a later tier in the battle pass.

Fortnite Override Launch-Week Bonuses

Players who purchase the Fortnite Override Battle Pass during launch week will also receive a collection of special bonus cosmetics. The overview shows an additional outfit for Grace Crowne, as well as a matching helmet, pickaxe, Back Bling, and Glider for the new character.

Epic has not yet provided the complete requirements for claiming these rewards. However in Chapter 7 Season 3, players just needed to log in during launch week, and have the pass purchased to automatically earn these rewards. Players can also earn the launch week bonus by having an active Fortnite Crew subscription which automatically unlocks the Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Battle Pass.

When Does the Fortnite Override Battle Pass Release?

The Fortnite Override Battle Pass will become available when Chapter 7 Season 4 launches on Thursday, August 20, 2026. Players will be able to purchase it directly in-game or access it through Fortnite Crew.

According to dataminers, the Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Battle Pass should go live at 6 AM PT, or 6 AM ET. Although launch times are subject to change, based on whether server maintenance goes smoothly.

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Epic Games has announced its overhauling how building works in LEGO Fortnite Odyssey. Starting with update 42.00, Guided Build is being replaced by Quick Build. The new feature will allow players to complete massive creations in a fraction of the time. Creator Builds are also finally coming to the LEGO Fortnite mode.

LEGO Fortnite Odyssey Quick Build Explained

Epic Games has revealed that the new Quick Build feature will become the new default way to build in LEGO Fortnite Odyssey when update 42.00 launches. The new mechanic is designed to make building faster while cutting down on the amount of grinding needed to complete larger creations in the open-world sandbox mode.

Interestingly, Epic explains that the “more pieces you place with Quick Build, the faster the construction process” becomes. Players will eventually be able to place multiple pieces at once, allowing detailed structures that previously took hours to come together much more quickly.

For your convenience, here is a breakdown of how Quick Build works according to Epic:

• Building gets faster over time: The construction speed increases as you continue building, eventually allowing you to place several pieces simultaneously.
• Massive creations take less time: Large and detailed builds can be completed in a fraction of the time.
• Traditional building is still available: Players can continue placing pieces brick by brick whenever they want. This method will still consume resources, but it has also been made faster and smoother.
• Improved mobile controls: Epic Games has fine-tuned the touch controls and will now display the complete blueprint while you build.

Epic has confirmed that Quick Build is just the first update in a much larger overhaul to the LEGO Fortnite mode. “Every LEGO Fortnite Odyssey update throughout the remainder of 2026 will introduce a new building skill.” Each feature will build upon the last, eventually allowing players to become what Epic is calling a “Master Builder.”

A full trailer that will showcase how Quick Build works will be released on the official LEGO Fortnite YouTube channel on August 20.

New LEGO Fortnite Creator Builds Announced

Epic Games also announced that it’s finally adding character creations to LEGO Fortnite. The first two user-creations coming to the game were specifically made by members of the LEGO Fortnite Odyssey community.

Each user-created structure will also feature a unique Creator Crest that designates them as being made by a player. The first Creator Build is Haskyns’ Skyfang Marauder, which will become available on August 20. To unlock it, players just need to log in and claim the build in the mode’s menu.

A second creation, Spixylei’s Crown of the Abyss, will then arrive one week later on August 27. Here is the complete Creator Build schedule that has been announced so far:

Creator Build	Release Date
Haskyns’ Skyfang Marauder	August 20, 2026
Spixylei’s Crown of the Abyss	August 27, 2026

Haskyns’ Skyfang Marauder

Spixylei’s Crown of the Abyss

Finally, Epic Games teased that additional building improvements, tools and content are planned throughout the remainder of the year. However, the massive LEGO Fortnite Odyssey update 42.00 will be the first major change to the popular sandbox experience.

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Epic Games surprised players by announcing that a Fortnite Kernel Hearts collab is coming in September. However, players can unlock the Fortnite Fernet skin right now, over a month before it arrives in the Item Shop, through a special method.

Fortnite Kernel Hearts Fernet Skin Release Date and Price

The Fortnite Kernel Hearts Fernet skin release date is Saturday, September 26, 2026. The cosmetic will cost 1,500 V-Bucks when it launches next month. However, players can actually get the new Fortnite Override cosmetic right now through a limited-time promotion.

If you pre-order Kernel Hearts through the Epic Games Store, the Fortnite Fernet skin will be unlocked in your game today. Kernel Hearts can also be pre-purchased for $19, which actually makes it cheaper than buying the cosmetic when it arrives in Fortnite this September.

For your convenience, we have created an easy-to-follow guide below explaining how to unlock the cosmetic early.

How to Get the Fortnite Fernet Skin Early

To get the Fortnite Fernet skin early, you must pre-order Kernel Hearts through the Epic Games Store while signed in to the account linked to your Fortnite profile. Follow these steps to unlock it:

1. Visit the Epic Games Store: Sign in with the same Epic Games account you use for your Fortnite profile.
2. Pre-order Kernel Hearts: Purchase the game through its Epic Games Store page while logged in to your linked account.
3. Launch Fortnite: Load up Fortnite to automatically receive the Fernet skin. Claim the outfit to add it to your Locker.

Fortnite Kernel Hearts Fernet Skin First Look

The Kernel Hearts Fernet skin does not come with any additional cosmetic items. However, the outfit has two edit styles, including a cel-shaded variant. To give you a better look at Fernet in-game, we’ve uploaded some HD images below:

Fortnite Fernet Skin

For those who don’t want to pre-order the game, the Fortnite Kernel Hearts collab will arrive in the Item Shop on September 26. However, as we mentioned above, it’s actually cheaper to unlock Fernet through the Epic Games Store pre-order promotion.

Not only do you get the cosmetic early on August 18, but you also get the full game for less than the skin’s listed Item Shop value.

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Fortnite Cube Hours is happening today as part of Sprite Spree Week. For 24 hours, players will have an increased chance of finding Cube Sprites while also receiving several bonuses that make collecting and leveling up Sprites much easier. Here is when Fortnite Cube Hours starts in every region and everything featured on August 18.

What Time Does Fortnite Cube Hours Start Today?

The Fortnite Cube Hours starts today at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET on August 18, 2026. The event will remain active for 24 hours before ending at the same time tomorrow on August 19.

Cube Hours is the third daily power hour featured during Fortnite Sprite Spree Week. During the event, players can find an increased spawn rate of Cube Sprites across the map while taking advantage of free resummoning, faster leveling, and several other useful bonuses.

The Power Hour begins late at night or during the early hours of August 19 in some regions. For your convenience, we have created a complete table below showing the Fortnite Cube Hours start and end times around the world.

Fortnite Cube Hours Schedule for Every Region

Region	Start Time	End Time
PT (West Coast US)	August 18 at 6:00 AM	August 19 at 6:00 AM
ET (East Coast US)	August 18 at 9:00 AM	August 19 at 9:00 AM
UK (BST)	August 18 at 2:00 PM	August 19 at 2:00 PM
Europe (CEST)	August 18 at 3:00 PM	August 19 at 3:00 PM
Brazil (BRT)	August 18 at 10:00 AM	August 19 at 10:00 AM
Japan (JST)	August 18 at 10:00 PM	August 19 at 10:00 PM
South Korea (KST)	August 18 at 10:00 PM	August 19 at 10:00 PM
Australia (AEST)	August 18 at 11:00 PM	August 19 at 11:00 PM
New Zealand (NZST)	August 19 at 1:00 AM	August 20 at 1:00 AM

All Fortnite Cube Hours Rewards and Bonuses

The Fortnite Cube Hours rewards include free Sprite resummoning, double Sprite XP, and a Lucky Item Locator. All of these bonuses will remain active throughout the 24-hour event as part of Fortnite Sprite Spree Week.

Players can also level up their Sprites twice as quickly during Cube Hours, so it’s the perfect time to master your sprites before the season ends on August 19. Resting next to a campfire provides double Sprite Experience as well, making it even easier to upgrade your collection.

Here is every bonus available during Fortnite Cube Hours:

• Sprites cost no Sprite Dust to resummon, meaning you no longer lose them.
• Sprites level up twice as quickly.
• Resting beside a campfire grants double Sprite Experience.
• Players can earn a Lucky Item Locator by completing daily quests.

Which Sprites Are Featured During Fortnite Cube Hours?

Fortnite Cube Hours features Cube Sprite variants throughout the 24-hour event on August 18. This is one of the best chances to fill out your collection before Chapter 7 Season 3 comes to an end.

In particular, the Cube Zero Point Sprite and Cube Grim Sprite are two of the rarest Sprites in the entire game. If you haven’t unlocked them yet, Cube Hours is your last opportunity to finally add both variants to your collection.

Here are the Sprites featured during Fortnite Cube Hours:

• Cube Batman Sprite
• Cube Water Sprite
• Cube Fire Sprite
• Cube Ghost Sprite
• Cube King Sprite
• Cube Zero Point Sprite
• Cube Striker Sprite
• Cube Grim Sprite
• Cube Air Sprite
• Cube Seven Sprite
• Cube Peely Sprite

How Long Does Fortnite Cube Hours Last?

Fortnite Cube Hours lasts for 24 hours, beginning at 6 AM PT on August 18 and ending at 6 AM PT on August 19. Players will have a full day to hunt for Cube Sprites and take advantage of every Fortnite Sprite Spree Week bonus.

Unlike older Power Hour events, Cube Hours is not divided into a pair of two-hour sessions. You can log in at any point before the event ends on August 19 and still participate. During Sprite Spree Week, the boosted sprite hours literally last 24 hours.

With Chapter 7 Season 3 nearly over, Cube Hours is one of your final chances to complete your Sprite collection before Fortnite Override launches on August 20.

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All 14 The Duskbloods character classes have reportedly leaked early online. The upcoming FromSoftware multiplayer game appears to feature a lineup of truly disturbing characters for players to choose from.

The Duskbloods Characters Reportedly Leaked by Dataminers

We are now only a few days away from The Duskbloods network test on August 21, and the game has reportedly just suffered a major leak. According to a post on FamiBoards, dataminers were able to uncover new information about the Switch 2 multiplayer game after files were pushed to its servers ahead of the beta.

According to the leak, The Duskbloods will have 14 playable characters and classes. If the information is accurate, we also have a description of each character. And, well, they are pretty interesting to say the least! For your convenience, here is the full list of leaked The Duskbloods character classes reportedly uncovered by dataminers:

All 14 Leaked The Duskbloods Character Classes

1. Blood-Eater | Walter: The sole survivor of an extinct clan of rare-blood hunters. He uses his extraordinary sense of smell to track the blind spots in others’ pasts. He descended into madness after repeatedly licking the blood spatter from his sister—whom he himself had killed—and still walks the line between life and death in search of pure blood.
2. Guillotine | Gillian: An executioner of the Marisbel Inquisition. He carries a massive iron guillotine blade on his back. Having been exposed to too much blood over the years, he has begun to mutate and now wanders in search of the “Blood of the Beginning” before his own head is severed.
3. Foul-Rot | Veronica: A blind nun abandoned in the basement of a ruined cathedral. She inflicts self-harm to spread the grotesque blood blisters multiplying inside her body. The footprints she leaves behind instantly cause anything they touch to rot.
4. Nail-Pierced | Sebastian: A fanatic saint who drives silver nails into various parts of his body, using the flowing blood as a catalyst for miracles. By inflicting wounds on himself, he temporarily gains overwhelming ferocity, but his mind and body are already completely broken.
5. Coffin-Bearer | Maurice: A man who continued to collect corpses on the streets of Temurat at dusk. A mud-like monstrosity that was once his family writhes inside the iron coffin he carries on his back. By slamming the coffin against enemies, he sucks up their blood and feeds it to the creature inside.
6. Thread-Torn | Oscar: A deranged taxidermist who sews the flesh of beasts from all eras and regions directly onto his own body. During battle, he seizes enemy tissue and uses it to eerily patch and reinforce himself. Through the accumulation of tainted power, he transforms his own body into that of an ancient, rare beast.
7. Mud-Treader | Ulan: A female warrior who gained superhuman leg strength through human experimentation. Filthy blood constantly gushes from her ankles, and a red, poisonous swamp forms wherever she runs.
8. Candle-Snuffer | Isabel: A former waitress at the Siltera Noble Mansion. She possesses the ability to materialize shadows and trap her enemies’ blood within them to drain it. All light vanishes from the places she passes through.
9. Gut-Rinner | Randolph: An assault trooper of the Sampere Weapons Corps. Equipped with a back-mounted mechanism that allows him to fly freely and a massive piercing spear, he rips through his opponents’ flesh and blood along with their armor. His abdomen is heavily mechanized, enabling him to unleash devastating wide-area attacks using bloodlust as a catalyst.
10. Gazer-of-Flesh | Yuri: A heretical observer who cut off his own eyelids. He possesses the ability to intensify a target’s blood flow simply by fixing his gaze on them, causing their body to explode from within.
11. Ash-Crown | Camilla: A girl whose clan was burned to the ground. She wields “blood ash”—a mixture of the victims’ ashes and her own blood—to petrify and crystallize her enemies before shattering them.
12. Rust-Gospel | Baldur: A former priest of Kinmitsu who has stuffed his mouth with large amounts of scrap iron and needles. Every time he utters a prayer, his mouth is torn apart, and the mist of blood he spits out becomes a powerful attack.
13. Dusk-Silt | Elsa: A woman whose Dusk Disease has progressed to its final stage. When attacked, her body transforms into a blood-mud-like substance, allowing her to evade attacks and flow freely before injecting her own poisonous blood directly into her opponent’s body.
14. First-Shard | Nameless Shadow: An imperfect mass of flesh known as “First Blood,” incapable of understanding language and lacking any sense of its own origins. It is a cursed being that eerily mimics and unleashes the techniques of every bloodline.

When Is The Duskbloods Network Test?

While this leak appears to come from dataminers, we still caution everyone to take it with a major grain of salt. That said, we should learn whether the information is legitimate in just a few days, as The Duskbloods’ first playable beta goes live this week.

The first The Duskbloods network test session begins on Friday, August 21, 2026, and runs from 3:00 AM to 7:00 AM PDT. FromSoftware will hold multiple test sessions throughout the weekend, with the final one running on Sunday, August 23, from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM PDT. The network test should give players their first opportunity to see how many of these leaked characters actually appear in the game.

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New Fortnite Sprite Variants are reportedly being added in Chapter 7 Season 4 following the August 20 update. According to dataminers, Fortnite Override will not only feature new Fortnite Sprites, but players will have even more variants to track down if they want to complete their collection. Sprites have also received a major redesign for the new season.

New Fortnite Sprite Variants Are Coming in Chapter 7 Season 4

Epic Games recently revealed the 8 new Fortnite Sprites being added in Chapter 7 Season 4. However, up to this point, it wasn’t clear whether Sprite Variants would also be returning. Would we have to hunt down Gummy, Galaxy, and Gem variants in Fortnite Override again? If a new leak is to be believed, there will actually be even more variants to collect next season.

This latest update comes from FNBRIntel, who claims that Epic is adding new Fortnite Sprite variants in Chapter 7 Season 4. “Sprites will still have variants in Season 4, including new ones!” Interestingly, this seems to imply that all seven Sprite Variants from Chapter 7 Season 3 will also be returning.

Here is a list of the Fortnite Sprite Variants potentially returning in Chapter 7 Season 4:

• Gold
• Gummy
• Galaxy
• Gem
• Holofoil
• Cube
• Quack
• New Chapter 7 Season 4 Variants

Of course, the biggest mystery is what the new Chapter 7 Season 4 Sprite Variants will actually look like. With Fortnite Override launching on August 20, we fortunately shouldn’t have to wait much longer to find out.

Fortnite Sprites Have a New Design in Chapter 7 Season 4

The Fortnite Override trailer also appears to confirm that Sprites are getting a new redesign in Chapter 7 Season 4. In the new gameplay footage, the Sprites appear to be cubes that look like backpacks.

For example, there is a scene where Jonesy picks up the Fortnite Sonic Sprite. However, instead of the cute Sprite hovering over the player’s back, it now looks like a blocky backpack that is strapped to you.

The new Fortnite Sprite look might be in reference to Fortnite Override’s gaming legends theme. After all, the season has a Tetris crossover and features many pixel/cube-based gaming aesthetics.

At the time of writing, it’s unclear if all Fortnite Sprites in Chapter 7 Season 4 will have the new cube-look design. However, the 8 new Sprites revealed so far do appear to have this new look. With new Sprites, additional variants, and a complete redesign, it looks like collectors will have plenty to track down when Fortnite Override launches on August 20.

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Epic Games has officially revealed the final Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Battle Pass skins lineup. After several skins leaked early over the weekend, the new Fortnite Override Battle Pass trailer gives us our first proper look at every outfit players can unlock when the new season launches on August 20.

Fortnite Override Battle Pass Trailer Reveals All Chapter 7 Season 4 Skins

Epic Games released a new Fortnite Override Battle Pass trailer on August 17, finally confirming the Chapter 7 Season 4 skins lineup. The new footage gives players a closer look at all eight outfits featured in the upcoming pass, including the long-awaited Sonic skin and the return of Geno.

The reveal is particularly notable because images of the full Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Battle Pass had already leaked early online. However, the latest trailer now gives us official confirmation of the final lineup, the official names of the skins, and which unlock order they will appear in the Fortnite Override Battle Pass.

Here is the complete Fortnite Override Battle Pass lineup and their unlock levels:

• Bastian (Level 1)
• Grace Crowne (Level 10)
• K1TTYW1NS (Level 10)
• Wrixel (Level 35)
• Mali (Level 35)
• Phantom (Level 60)
• Geno (Level 60)
• Sonic (Level 85)

You can see the full Chapter 7 Season 4 Battle pass skins in their 3D models in the screenshot below:

Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Battle Pass has one gaming Collab

Unsurprisingly, Sonic is easily the biggest addition to the Fortnite Override Battle Pass. The SEGA mascot has been heavily featured throughout Epic Games’ Chapter 7 Season 4 marketing campaign so far, which has also revealed a Green Hill Zone location and a Tails Sidekick.

The other major character in the pass is Geno, who appears to play an important role in the new season’s storyline. The Fortnite Override trailer previously showed the character alongside Doctor Eggman as gaming worlds begin colliding with the Battle Royale island.

Interestingly, the Chapter 7 Season 4 Battle Pass only features a single gaming collab. Epic Games had previously revealed collaborations with Persona 5, Mega Man, Crash Bandicoot, Spyro the Dragon, Pac-Man, Kingdom Hearts, and several other gaming franchises. However, only Sonic will be included in the $8.99 pass.

Most of gaming legends characters this season appear to be separate Item Shop releases rather than Battle Pass rewards, meaning Fortnite Override could have a steady stream of Gaming Legends cosmetics throughout the season.

Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 officially launches on August 20, 2026. With the Battle Pass lineup now confirmed, players only have a few more days to wait before Fortnite Override goes live and they can unlock them.

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Grand Theft Auto 6 marketing is in full swing after the game just got a new PlayStation commercial. The August GTA 6 PS5 ad gives us our most up-to-date look at the game’s graphics yet.

New GTA 6 PlayStation Commercial Debuts on PS5

Sony surprised players today by releasing a new GTA 6 PlayStation commercial on their social media platforms. The new advertisement will reportedly play on television and online markets. Before you get too excited, the Grand Theft Auto 6 ad does not feature new gameplay or story footage. Every clip in it was featured in previous trailers.

However, it does feature the most up-to-date GTA 6 footage we currently have. The trailer specifically includes the cutscene where Jason is riding his motorcycle under a plane. And the second clip features Lucia driving a getaway car, while Jason jumps on the back of the vehicle to try to get inside of it. The new GTA 6 commercial is a part of PlayStation’s “It Happens on PS5” advertisement campaign.

In May, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick had revealed that Rockstar Games had entered an exclusive marketing partnership with Sony for the new Grand Theft Auto title. Zelnick also said that more GTA 6 trailers would be released after the Netflix First Look stream on August 27. This new PS5 commercial appears to be a part of those plans.

Was GTA 6 Graphics Downgraded?

While the GTA 6 PlayStation commercial didn’t feature new footage, it does feature the game’s most recent build we know of. As a result, eagle-eyed fans have been going over the footage to see whether the game has had any “downgrades” from what was shown off in the Trailer 1 and 2. The verdict? Players seem to be split on it.

The Jason and Lucia driving scene in particular has received criticism from some fans. For example, on Reddit one user wrote “Dang those graphics in image look kinda rough.” Another player critical of the game’s graphics exclaimed “Image two already looks like a downgrade from the trailers.”

However, not everyone agreed with the downgrade claims. Many argued that the footage in the PS5 Commercial is direct rips from GTA 6 trailer 2, meaning there would be no change. In all fairness, both scenes are also in motion, which makes it hard to really get an idea of the quality. Regardless, it appears that Grand Theft Auto 6 marketing is now beginning to roll out.

The next big preview of the game comes with the GTA 6 Netflix stream on August 27. The Grand Theft Auto 6 Extended Look event is expected to bring gameplay footage and new story details. It’s also rumored to be episodic and could run as long as an hour when combined. However, Rockstar has not confirmed this yet. So as of now, it’s just speculation.

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The voice actor behind Resident Evil Requiem’s Grace Ashcroft will reportedly be the new voice of Tides of Annihilation protagonist Gwendolyn. According to a new report, Angela Sant’Albano is replacing Jennifer English in the major role.

Angela Sant’Albano Reportedly Replaces Jennifer English in Tides of Annihilation

In July, Jennifer English revealed that she had stepped down from her role in Tides of Annihilation. The Baldur’s Gate 3 actress explained that she was leaving the game to focus on her mental health. With Tides of Annihilation already pretty far into development, many wondered who would voice the new heroine. If a new report is to be believed, it’s the voice actor behind Grace Ashcroft from Resident Evil Requiem.

According to the report, Resident Evil Requiem’s Angela Sant’Albano will replace Jennifer English as the voice of Gwendolyn in Tides of Annihilation. The casting rumor first started after fans noticed that Sant’Albano had recently followed the Tides of Annihilation social media account following English’s departure. However, it now appears that Gwendolyn’s motion-capture artist may have also confirmed that Sant’Albano is the new voice.

In a post on X, Gwendolyn mocap artist Jennifer Prime responded to a fan who claimed that the Tides of Annihilation protagonist would now be played by Sant’Albano. In response, Prime wrote: “Yep!!! but this time, no more screaming ‘LEON!!!!’”

That response pretty much appears to confirm the casting. However, it should be noted that neither Angela Sant’Albano nor Tides of Annihilation developer Eclipse Glow Games has officially announced the change.

Was Tides of Annihilation’s Gwendolyn redesigned?

Following the recent casting news, many players believed that the Tides of Annihilation protagonist Gwendolyn was also given a new face. In a recent demo shown at an event in Shanghai, users claimed that the new protagonist had a redesigned appearance. At the time of writing though, it’s unclear whether the design is connected to the rumored casting of Sant’Albano or if it’s even true.

According to Jennifer Prime, Sant’Albano is only providing the voice of Gwendolyn and is not doing the mocap work. “Its mainly the voice as Jen English isn’t doing it anymore the fundamentals are still there,” Prime explained. That said, it’s not uncommon for a studio to base aspects of a character’s design on the voice actor, even if they aren’t the person performing the motion capture.

It should be reiterated that Gwendolyn’s new face has not been confirmed to be based on Angela Sant’Albano or even changed. It could just be lightning. As mentioned earlier, it’s also not 100% confirmed that the Grace Ashcroft actress has even been cast in the role, even if the source behind the claim appears legitimate.

All this to say, take this latest rumor with a grain of salt until Eclipse Glow Games makes an official announcement. For the record, I hope it’s true, as Angela Sant’Albano’s performance as Grace Ashcroft is one of my favorites this year.

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Fortnite Holo Hours is happening today as part of Sprite Spree Week. The special event features Holofoil Sprites alongside several major bonuses that make collecting and leveling up Sprites much easier. Here is when Fortnite Holo Hours starts in every region and everything included on August 17.

What Time Does Fortnite Holo Hours Start Today?

The Fortnite Holo Hours start today at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET on August 17, 2026. Unlike previous Power Hours, the event will run for a full 24 hours before ending at the same time on August 18.

Holo Hours is the second daily event featured during Fortnite Sprite Spree Week. Throughout the event, players can track down Fortnite Holofoil Sprites while taking advantage of faster leveling, free resummoning, and several other bonuses.

Depending on where you live, Holo Hours may begin late at night or during the early hours of August 18. To make the schedule easier to follow, we have created a table below showing the Fortnite Holo Hours start and end times for every major region.

Fortnite Holo Hours Schedule for Every Region

Region	Start Time	End Time
PT (West Coast US)	August 17 at 6:00 AM	August 18 at 6:00 AM
ET (East Coast US)	August 17 at 9:00 AM	August 18 at 9:00 AM
UK (BST)	August 17 at 2:00 PM	August 18 at 2:00 PM
Europe (CEST)	August 17 at 3:00 PM	August 18 at 3:00 PM
Brazil (BRT)	August 17 at 10:00 AM	August 18 at 10:00 AM
Japan (JST)	August 17 at 10:00 PM	August 18 at 10:00 PM
South Korea (KST)	August 17 at 10:00 PM	August 18 at 10:00 PM
Australia (AEST)	August 17 at 11:00 PM	August 18 at 11:00 PM
New Zealand (NZST)	August 18 at 1:00 AM	August 19 at 1:00 AM

All Fortnite Holo Hours Rewards and Bonuses

The Fortnite Holo Hours rewards include free Sprite resummoning and double Sprite XP throughout the 24-hour event. These bonuses are part of Sprite Spree Week and will make it much easier to collect and level up Sprites before Chapter 7 Season 3 ends.

The biggest change is that Sprites no longer cost Sprite Dust to resummon. This means you will no longer permanently lose a Sprite after it disappears during a match, as you can immediately summon it again without paying a penalty.

Sprites will also level up twice as quickly during the event. Resting beside a campfire provides double Sprite Experience as well, giving players another easy way to level up their collection.

Here is everything included during Fortnite Holo Hours:

• Sprites cost no Sprite Dust to resummon, meaning you no longer lose them.
• Sprites level up twice as quickly.
• Resting beside a campfire grants double Sprite Experience.
• Players can earn a Lucky Item Locator by completing daily quests.

These bonuses will remain active for the entire Holo Hours event, so players have a full day to take advantage of them.

Which Sprites Are Featured During Fortnite Holo Hours?

There are 11 Holofoil Sprites featured during Fortnite Holo Hours on August 17. This makes today one of the best opportunities to find these rare variants before Chapter 7 Season 3 ends.

Here are all the Sprites featured during Fortnite Holo Hours:

• Holofoil Batman Sprite
• Holofoil Water Sprite
• Holofoil Fire Sprite
• Holofoil Ghost Sprite
• Holofoil King Sprite
• Holofoil Zero Point Sprite
• Holofoil Striker Sprite
• Holofoil Grim Sprite
• Holofoil Air Sprite
• Holofoil Seven Sprite
• Holofoil Peely Sprite

How Long Does Fortnite Holo Hours Last?

Fortnite Holo Hours lasts for 24 hours, starting at 6 AM PT on August 17 and ending at 6 AM PT on August 18. This gives players an entire day to search for Holofoil Sprites and use the special Sprite Spree Week bonuses.

Unlike previous Power Hour events that were divided into shorter sessions, you won’t need to log in during a specific two-hour window. As long as you play before Holo Hours ends on August 18, you will be able to participate in the event.

With Chapter 7 Season 3 ending soon, Holo Hours is one of the final opportunities to expand your Sprite collection before Fortnite Override launches on August 20. Between the free resummoning, double Sprite XP, and Lucky Item Locator reward, today is a great time to jump back into the Battle Royale.

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Eight new Fortnite Sprites are being added when Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 launches on August 20. The new Sprites were revealed in the official Fortnite Override trailer, including Sonic, Tails, Klombo, and several other fan-favorite characters. Here is every new Fortnite Sprite confirmed for next season so far.

All 8 New Fortnite Sprites Coming on August 20

Eight new Fortnite Sprites are coming to the game in the major August 20 update. The Sprites were revealed today in the official Fortnite Override trailer. So far, the new Chapter 7 Season 4 Sprites includes Sonic, Tails, Klombo and more.

There is even a new Sprite based on a Victory Crown, as well as several other fan-favorite Fortnite characters. For your convenience, here is the complete list of new Fortnite Sprites confirmed for Chapter 7 Season 4 so far:

Complete List of Fortnite Override Sprites Confirmed So Far

• Sonic Sprite – Lets you use Sonic’s Spin Dash and boosts your sprinting speed.
• Tails Sprite – Lets you hover through the air.
• Jazz Jackrabbit Sprite – Power TBA.
• Klombo Sprite – Power TBA.
• Bushranger Sprite – Power TBA.
• Killswitch Sprite – Power TBA.
• Victory Crown Sprite – Power TBA.
• Battle Pass Skin Sprite – Power TBA.

Fortnite Override Sprites First Look

As mentioned above, we still don’t know what most of the new Chapter 7 Season 4 Sprites actually do. Based on the preview we got of them in the trailer, however, we can determine that the Sonic Sprite lets you run fast, while the Tails Sprite allows you to hover through the air. And well, that’s kind of obvious.

Although their abilities haven’t been fully revealed yet, we do have our first look at what the new Fortnite Override Sprites look like.

Sonic Sprite

Tails Sprite

Jazz Jackrabbit Sprite

Klombo Sprite

Bushranger Sprite

Killswitch Sprite

Victory Crown Sprite

Battle Pass Skin Sprite

Epic Games will likely reveal the remaining Sprite abilities before Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 launches on August 20. Either way, Sonic’s Spin Dash and Tails’ hovering ability already show that Override Sprites will offer more unique powers than the ones currently available in the game.

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Epic Games has officially released the Fortnite Override trailer, revealing all of the gaming crossovers coming to the battle royale in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4. Here is every collab confirmed so for the major August 20 update, including which characters are in the Battle Pass and which cosmetics are expected to be released in the Item Shop.

Fortnite Override Trailer Reveals Chapter 7 Season 4 Collabs

After months of anticipation, Epic Games has finally released the Fortnite Override trailer and key art, showcasing what players can expect from the next season. The promotional video confirms every major gaming crossover that will be featured in the August 20 update, including Sonic, Persona 5, Mega Man, and more.

However, Epic also finally confirmed that the long-rumored Kingdom Hearts Fortnite collab is real. In the official key art, we can see the Fortnite Sora skin and Keyblade pickaxe in action. The trailer also featured some additional surprises as well, such as Crash Bandicoot and Spyro the Dragon.

For your convenience, here is the complete list of every Fortnite Override collab confirmed for Chapter 7 Season 4, along with how each cosmetic can be obtained:

All Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Collabs – Complete List

Collab	Character or Cosmetic	How to Get	Release Date
Sonic the Hedgehog	Sonic Skin	Battle Pass	August 20
Sonic the Hedgehog	Dr. Eggman Skin	Item Shop	TBA
Sonic the Hedgehog	Shadow Skin	Item Shop	TBA
Sonic the Hedgehog	Rush Sidekick	Item Shop	TBA
Sonic the Hedgehog	Tails Glider	Item Shop	TBA
Kingdom Hearts	Sora Skin + Keyblade Pickaxe	Item Shop	TBA
Mega Man	Mega Man Skin	Item Shop	TBA
Pac-Man	Sidekick	Item Shop	TBA
Persona 5	Joker Skin	Item Shop	TBA
Persona 5	Morgana (Backbling or Sidekick)	Item Shop	TBA
Spyro the Dragon	Spyro Sidekick	Item Shop	TBA
Crash Bandicoot	Crash Bandicoot Skin	Item Shop	TBA
99 Nights in the Forest	The Deer Skin	Item Shop	TBA
Tetris	Tetris Skin	Battle Pass	August 20
Screamer	Hiroshi Jackson Skin	Item Shop	TBA
Street Fighter	Returning Skins	Item Shop	TBA
The Witcher	Geralt Skin	Item Shop	TBA
Tomb Raider	Lara Croft Skin	Item Shop	TBA
Halo	Master Chief Skin	Item Shop	TBA
Honkai: Star Rail	Blade and Kafka Skins	Item Shop	TBA

The Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Battle Pass will be available as soon as the Override update launches on August 20. However, the Item Shop skins are expected to be released gradually throughout the season, so players may have to wait a little longer for certain crossovers.

Epic Games should reveal additional details about each collaboration closer to its Item Shop release date. We will update this guide as soon as the prices, bundles, and complete cosmetic lineups are confirmed.

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The Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Battle Pass has been leaked early after Epic Games sent teaser packages to streamers. The Fortnite Override battle pass appears to feature major gaming collabs such as Sonic and potentially Tetris, alongside several original skins.

Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Battle Pass Skins Confirmed So Far

The Fortnite Override season officially launches on August 20, 2026. However, days before its release, the Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Battle Pass was seemingly leaked early online by streamers who received gift baskets from Epic Games.

In a post on X, Littlest Snail Gaming uploaded a picture of a card that reportedly features six of the eight Fortnite Override Battle Pass skins. The biggest collab included in the pass is a Fortnite Sonic cosmetic. According to Loolo Leaks, there may also be a Tetris-inspired outfit that can be customized similarly to the Toona Fish skin from Chapter 2 Season 8.

The Fortnite Override Battle Pass skins lineup was further supported when an unfinished version of the season’s key art leaked online. By combining the two images, Fortnite dataminers have been able to compile a list of the Chapter 7 Season 4 Battle Pass skins, which we’ll break down below with images:

All Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Battle Pass Skins

Sonic Fortnite Skin

Tetris Skin

New Original Chapter 7 Season 4 Skin

Original Fighter Skin

Geno

Warrior With Shield Skin

Soldier Skin (Rumored to be Jonesy The Legend Outfit)

Kart Racer Skin

Note: We will update this list with official images and skin names as soon as Epic Games reveals them.

Most Fortnite Override Gaming Collabs wiill Not Be in the Battle Pass

Based on the images shared online, it appears that the Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Battle Pass may only feature two gaming collabs. It could even have fewer, as dataminers are currently unsure whether the rumored “Tetris” skin is actually connected to the classic puzzle game or is simply a new original cosmetic.

That means the vast majority of the Fortnite Override collabs revealed so far may not be included in the pass. For example, Epic Games has already confirmed a Persona 5 Joker skin is coming. However, the character doesn’t appear to be part of the Chapter 7 Season 4 Battle Pass based on these images.

Here are the Fortnite Override gaming collabs that will likely be sold separately in the Item Shop:

• Persona 5 – Joker
• Sonic the Hedgehog – Dr. Eggman and Shadow the Hedgehog
• Mega Man
• Crash Bandicoot
• Pac-Man
• Kingdom Hearts – Sora and the Keyblade

However, we can’t stress enough that Epic Games has not officially confirmed that all of the above collabs are receiving skins. It’s also possible that some of these cosmetics could be released through events or other promotions instead of being sold in the Item Shop.

Still, based on the official Fortnite gift baskets sent to streamers, it looks like most of the Gaming Legends crossovers will not be included in the Fortnite Override Battle Pass. We should learn the complete lineup when the official Chapter 7 Season 4 trailer is released tomorrow on on August 16.

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The Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 key art has reportedly been leaked online. Although many players initially believed the artwork was fake, prominent dataminer HYPEX now says it is likely legitimate. If accurate, the leak reveals every major Fortnite Override collab, including Kingdom Hearts, Crash Bandicoot, Spyro, Sonic, and more.

Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Collabs Reportedly Leaked

A leaked image of the Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 key art recently surfaced on social media and reportedly reveals all upcoming Fortnite Override collabs. The artwork features numerous gaming legends, including Crash Bandicoot, Pac-Man, Spyro the Dragon and Megaman.

While the leaked key art initially had many players divided over whether it was real, prominent dataminer HYPEX says it is likely legitimate after an official Fortnite Sonic comic book also surfaced early online. The character’s design in the comics appears to match his appearance in the leaked Override image.

FORTNITE 'C7S4: OVERRIDE' UNFINISHED KEY ART

The Sonic Comics from today have confirmed it pic.twitter.com/GMYisa0fLZ

— HYPEX (@HYPEX) August 15, 2026

Here is the full list of Fortnite Override collabs coming to Chapter 7 Season 4 according to the leaked key art:

All Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Collabs

• Sonic, Shadow, Eggman, and Tails
• Kingdom Hearts (Sora and a Keyblade)
• Mega Man
• Pac-Man
• Persona 5 (Joker)
• Beyond Good & Evil (Jade)
• Spyro the Dragon
• Crash Bandicoot
• 99 Nights in the Forest (Roblox)
• Tetris
• Screamer (Hiroshi Jackson)
• Street Fighte
• The Witcher
• Tomb Raider
• Halo
• Honkai: Star Rail

Leaked Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Key Art Is Reportedly Unfinished

One reason some players initially believed the leaked Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 key art was fake is that parts of the artwork appeared unfinished. For example, Pac-Man was missing his eyes. However, it now appears that the image is a WIP, or work-in-progress, version of the season’s key art. It is still unclear how an unfinished image like this could have leaked online in the first place.

Even so, the artwork being incomplete is a bit strange, given that Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 launches in just five days on August 20. Epic Games is also releasing the first official Fortnite Override trailer on August 16, which will likely feature the completed season key art and confirm the upcoming gaming legends crossovers.

Regardless, HYPEX believes the leaked Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 key art is likely real due to the newly discovered Sonic comicbook. Still, players should take the full collab lineup with a major grain of salt until Epic Games officially confirms which characters are coming to the new Fortnite Override season launching later this week.

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Fortnite Mythic Hours is happening today following the Unstable Story Moment live event. The special Power Hour features increased Mythic Sprite spawn rates, better loot across the Island, and several powerful gameplay bonuses. Here is when both Fortnite Power Hour today starts in every region and everything included on August 15.

What Time Is Fortnite Power Hour Today?

The first Fortnite Mythic Hour starts today at 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET on August 15, 2026. The Power Hour will begin immediately following the Unstable Story Moment Fortnite live event, giving players a reason to remain in the game after the Chapter 7 Season 3 finale concludes.

Epic Games will host two separate Mythic Hours sessions, with each one lasting two hours. The second Fortnite Power Hour today starts at 6 PM PT / 9 PM ET, giving players another opportunity to participate later in the evening.

Depending on where you live, the second session may not begin until August 16. To make the schedule easier to follow, we have created two tables below showing the Fortnite Mythic Hours start times for every major region:

Fortnite Mythic Hours Schedule for Every Region

Fortnite Mythic Hour #1 (August 15)

Region	Date	Time
PT (West Coast US)	August 15	11:00 AM–1:00 PM
ET (East Coast US)	August 15	2:00 PM–4:00 PM
UK (BST)	August 15	7:00 PM–9:00 PM
Europe (CEST)	August 15	8:00 PM–10:00 PM
Brazil (BRT)	August 15	3:00 PM–5:00 PM
Japan (JST)	August 16	3:00 AM–5:00 AM
South Korea (KST)	August 16	3:00 AM–5:00 AM
Australia (AEST)	August 16	4:00 AM–6:00 AM
New Zealand (NZST)	August 16	6:00 AM–8:00 AM

Fortnite Mythic Hour #2 (August 15)

Region	Date	Time
PT (West Coast US)	August 15	6:00 PM–8:00 PM
ET (East Coast US)	August 15	9:00 PM–11:00 PM
UK (BST)	August 16	2:00 AM–4:00 AM
Europe (CEST)	August 16	3:00 AM–5:00 AM
Brazil (BRT)	August 15–16	10:00 PM–12:00 AM
Japan (JST)	August 16	10:00 AM–12:00 PM
South Korea (KST)	August 16	10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Australia (AEST)	August 16	11:00 AM–1:00 PM
New Zealand (NZST)	August 16	1:00 PM–3:00 PM

All Fortnite Mythic Hours Rewards and Bonuses

The Fortnite Power Hour today features boosted Mythic Sprite spawn rates and higher-quality loot across the entire Island. Every player will also begin each match with Seven Sliders and a Self-Revive Device, giving them an immediate traversal advantage.

Extracting a Sprite during Mythic Hours will also fully restore your health and grant the Slap effect. This should make Sprites even more useful during a match, especially when you need to quickly recover after a difficult fight.

Here is everything included in the Fortnite Power Hour today:

• Everyone starts with Seven Sliders and a Self-Revive Device.
• Mythic Sprites appear more often, with an extra boost for base Grim and Zero Point Sprites.
• All locations on the Island offer higher-quality loot.
• Extracting a Sprite fully heals you and grants the Slap effect.

Mythic Hours also officially kicks off the Fortnite Sprite Spree Week today. That means starting right now, Sprites no longer cut Sprite Dust to resummon. That means if you lose your Sprite in a match, there is no longer a penalty and you can get them back instantly. Campfires also give you double XP!

Which Sprites Are Featured During Fortnite Mythic Hours?

The featured Sprites during Fortnite Mythic Hours are the Grim Sprite and Zero Point Sprite. Although all Mythic Sprites will appear more frequently, these two variants will receive an additional spawn-rate boost during both sessions.

This makes today’s Power Hour one of the best opportunities to find the extremely rare Grim and Zero Point Sprites before Chapter 7 Season 3 ends. Players still missing either one from their collection will have four total hours to track them down across the two Mythic Hours sessions.

The boosted rates also apply to other Mythic Sprites, so you should encounter rare variants more frequently throughout the event.

How Long Does Fortnite Mythic Hours Last?

Each Fortnite Mythic Hour lasts two hours. Epic Games will host two sessions on August 15, giving players four total hours to take advantage of the increased Sprite spawn rates and special gameplay bonuses.

You don’t need to participate in both sessions, but joining each one will give you the best chance of finding the featured Grim and Zero Point Sprites. The second session is also useful for anyone who misses the first Power Hour following the Unstable Story Moment live event.

With Chapter 7 Season 3 coming to an end, Mythic Hours is one of the final major events before Fortnite Override launches on August 20. Between the boosted Mythic Sprite rates, improved loot, and free Self-Revive Devices, players will have plenty of reasons to jump back into the Battle Royale after today’s live event.

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Square Enix has revealed new Kingdom Hearts 4 gameplay and story details following its major D23 presentation. Alongside confirming a late 2027 release window, the publisher released an official game summary explaining Sora’s new journey and launched the sequel’s PS5 wishlist page.

Kingdom Hearts 4 Story Details Reveal Sora’s Mission in Quadratum

Square Enix surprised players at D23 by revealing that the Kingdom Hearts 4 release date is set for late 2027. However, following the event, an official KH4 wishlist page also went live on the PlayStation Store, revealing new details about the game’s story and combat.

According to the PS5 page, Sora will be on a separate journey to find his way home after awakening in Quadratum. Meanwhile, Donald and Goofy will travel to the Underworld to find clues about his disappearance, seemingly setting up their encounter with Hades.

Here is the full Kingdom Hearts 4 game summary:

“As the Kingdom Hearts series approaches its 25th anniversary, a new adventure begins. Our hero Sora awakes in the unfamiliar world of Quadratum. As he looks for a way to return from this modern metropolis to his own world, his friends Donald and Goofy head for the Underworld in hopes of finding a clue to his whereabouts.

The dynamic, fast-paced battle system allows you to effortlessly combine attacks and magic, as well as build combos with a brand-new battle feature. Change the Keyblade Sora wields to unleash unique attacks, matching the flow of battle to your own strategies and play style.”

Interestingly, the description also confirms that players will be able to change Sora’s Keyblade during combat to unleash unique attacks. The popular weapon feature originally made it’s debut in 2019’s Kingdom Hearts 3, and is set to return. In KH4, it appears weapon swapping will play a major role in the sequel’s combat system.

New Kingdom Hearts 4 PS5 Screenshots Reveal Improved Visuals

In case you missed it, we also got a new Kingdom Hearts 4 trailer revealing that Pixar’s Coco is the game’s first new Disney world. Following its release on social media, Square Enix also uploaded several new KH4 screenshots to the PlayStation Store.

Technically, most of these images were already shown during the June Nintendo Direct trailer. However, the screenshots released on August 15 are substantially higher resolution, giving us a better look at the PS5 version of Kingdom Hearts 4 and its improved visual fidelity.

If you want never-before-seen footage, though, you can check out the new Kingdom Hearts 4 Coco trailer, which features additional story cutscenes with Sora and Mickey. It also reveals Sora wielding a new Keyblade inspired by Miguel’s guitar from the Pixar film.

Kingdom Hearts 4 Is Now Available to Wishlist on PS5

Finally, you can now wishlist Kingdom Hearts 4 on PS5 through its official PlayStation Store page. Unfortunately, we still can’t pre-order the game, as it currently only has a “late 2027” release window.

The new store listing should be updated once Square Enix announces an exact release date. For now, fans finally have a new trailer, official gameplay and story details, and confirmation that Kingdom Hearts 4 is arriving next year. Considering we’ve been waiting since 2019 for a new mainline Kingdom Hearts game, this has been a pretty incredible week for fans.

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Square Enix has finally revealed the Kingdom Hearts 4 release date at D23. The much-anticipated sequel will launch late next year, and its first Disney world is based on the popular Pixar film Coco.

Kingdom Hearts 4 Release Date Is Late 2027

Square Enix has confirmed that the Kingdom Hearts 4 release date is set for late 2027. The Japanese publisher revealed the long-awaited launch window during the Disney Entertainment panel at the D23 convention in Anaheim, California.

Following the presentation, Square Enix uploaded a new Kingdom Hearts 4 trailer showcasing new story and gameplay footage from upcoming sequel. More importantly, the trailer ends by confirming that the game will finally launch near the end of 2027.

Although an exact release date wasn’t announced, this is still a major update for fans who have been waiting years for the sequel. KH4 was originally revealed in April 2022 before disappearing for several years.

Kingdom Hearts 4 Trailer Reveals Coco World

Square Enix also revealed that the first Disney world in Kingdom Hearts 4 is based on Pixar’s Coco. The colorful new level will allow players to explore the Land of the Dead from the beloved 2017 animated film.

The new trailer gives players their first look at how familiar characters and locations from Coco will look in the 2027 RPG. The footage also shows Sora obtaining a new Keyblade based on Miguel’s iconic guitar from the Pixar film. Unsurprisingly, the Coco’s vibrant world looks absolutely gorgeous in the new Kingdom Hearts 4 engine.

While this is the first official Disney world revealed for KH4, there are still many additional crossover levels that have yet to be revealed. Regardless, Coco feels like the perfect Disney world for Square Enix to reveal first. The Pixar film’s themes surrounding memories, family, and the afterlife also seem like they could connect heavily to Sora’s story in Quadratum.

After years of waiting, we finally know when Kingdom Hearts 4 will launch and have our first look at one of its Disney worlds. With a late 2027 release window now confirmed, it appears Square Enix is finally ready to reveal more about Sora’s next adventure.

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