Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4, titled “Shock ‘N Awesome,” has officially entered downtime as of 2:00 AM ET today, August 7. This latest update—patch v37.00—is shaping up to be one of the biggest yet, with a massive content drop and some epic new collaborations.
According to Fortnite’s official X (formerly Twitter) account, the downtime is expected to last longer than usual due to the scale of the patch. While typical updates wrap within 3–4 hours, this one may stretch to 5 hours, meaning servers could be back online between 6:00 AM and 7:00 AM ET.
Matchmaking was disabled at 1:30 AM ET, giving players a final window to wrap up Season 3 Battle Pass progress, including standard, LEGO, and OG tiers.
What’s New in Chapter 6 Season 4: “Shock ‘N Awesome”
The new season introduces a mechanical insectoid invasion led by Daigo’s Kraken, shaking up the map with corrupted zones, alien terrain, and aggressive enemies.
Key highlights include:
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Crossover
Playable skins for Red, Yellow, Blue, and Green Rangers
A black-and-white Tommy Oliver (White Ranger) skin
A Megazord unlock teased for later in the season
New Weapons & Gear
Quad-Barrel Minigun: 12 rotating barrels and OXR branding, designed to clear swarms
Swarmstrike Launcher: Fires explosive clusters, ideal for taking down bug nests
OXR Faction & New Characters
OXR Agents: Panda-faced operatives with bamboo melee weapons
Military Operators: Red-armored soldiers linked to the emerging OXR faction
Halo Spartans: Fully armored female Spartan IVs join the chaos, sci-fi rifles in hand
New Map Features & Terrain
Alien biomes and corrupted POIs
Purple terrain and “grabby tentacles” teased in early trailers
New orbital-themed locations hinted at with Epic VP Mark Rein’s cryptic one-word teaser: “Orbital”
Final Notes
This update has been heavily teased since August 2, with cinematic trailers, character reveals, and hints pointing toward a bug-themed, sci-fi-heavy season packed with nostalgia and firepower.
While the servers are offline, players can catch up on all the teasers or prep for the grind ahead. With massive new content, crossovers, and high-stakes gear, Season 4 is looking like a can’t-miss chapter in Fortnite’s ongoing evolution.
