# Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 rollout > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/fortnite-chapter-7-season-4-rollout > Updated: 2026-08-06T18:00:00.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 5. In early July 2026 speculation pointed to a “Gaming Legends” theme for Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4, featuring classic icons such as Sonic and Mega Man. Data‑miners later identified a schedule: Season 3 would end on 19 August, with Season 4 slated for 20 August. On 31 July Epic Games officially announced the “Legends of Video Games” season, confirming a roster that includes Sonic, Dr Eggman, Mega Man, Pac‑Man, Joker (Persona 5) and Tetris motifs, and reaffirmed the late‑August launch. Later that day players uncovered an Easter‑egg in the Wonkeeland area: the Pac‑Man intro music loops, confirming Pac‑Man’s inclusion. The announcement listed the launch for 19 August 2026, slightly earlier than earlier estimates, and hinted at possible implementations such as a Battle Pass skin or a mech‑style outfit, as well as retro‑themed mechanics and map changes. On 5 August 2026 Epic Games provided an updated schedule, stating that Chapter 7 Season 4 will launch on 20 August 2026 with version 42.00, following the live event “Fortnite Unstable” on 15 August and the conclusion of Season 3 on 19 August. The company also previewed Season 6, set to begin 27 September 2026, promising new skins, a transformed Loot Lake and additional cosmetic items. On 6 August 2026 Epic confirmed that the Sprite companions from the current season will continue into Season 4, now dubbed Chapter 7 – Season 4 “Override”. A second‑generation Sprite set will add abilities such as increased ammunition, bee swarms, faster swimming, X‑Ray vision and trash‑can loot, alongside a “Sprite Garden” showcase and five community‑designed Sprite skins chosen from over 20,000 submissions. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-06: Fortnite Confirms Sprites for Season 4 and Teases Sonic, Kingdom Hearts, Persona Crossovers Epic Games will keep Fortnite Sprites for Season 4, add a second generation, and preview crossovers with Sonic, Persona, Tetris, Pac‑Man and Kingdom Hearts. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fortnite-confirms-sprites-for-season-4-and-teases-sonic-kingdom-hearts-persona-crossovers ### 2026-08-05: Epic Games schedules Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 and Season 6 releases Epic Games will release Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 on Aug 20, 2026 and Season 6 on Sep 27, adding new skins, map changes and a live event. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/epic-games-schedules-fortnite-chapter-7-season-4-and-season-6-releases ### 2026-07-31: Fortnite Announces Gaming Legends Season Featuring Pac‑Man, Sonic and Mega Man Epic Games teased Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4’s Gaming Legends theme with a Pac‑Man Easter egg, confirming the arcade icon and other classic characters like Sonic and Mega Man will appear in the August 2026‑la​ 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fortnite-announces-epic-legends-of-video-games-season-featuring-sonic-mega-man-pacman-and-more ### 2026-07-30: Epic Games' Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 slated for August 20, 2026 Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 is expected to launch on Aug 20 2026 after Season 3 ends Aug 19, featuring a leaked “Gaming Legends” theme with classic video‑game characters, according to data‑miner analysis. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/epic-games-fortnite-chapter-7-season-4-slated-for-august-20-2026 ### 2026-07-11: Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Rumored to Feature Sonic, Mega Man and Other Gaming Legends Rumors indicate Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 may introduce Sonic, Mega Man, Crash Bandicoot, Kingdom Hearts and Persona 5 skins, targeting a September 2026 launch. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fortnite-chapter-7-season-4-rumored-to-feature-sonic-mega-man-and-other-gaming-legends --- Cite as: Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 rollout. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/fortnite-chapter-7-season-4-rollout