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Epic Games has released the gameplay trailer for Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4, titled "Override," carrying the tagline "Break the Rules, Change the Game." The season launches Thursday, August 20, 2026, across mobile, PC, and console platforms, following scheduled server downtime. 

Rather than a corrupted cyberspace theme, the story centers on hacking the island's systems and stopping the antagonist Geno, who returns alongside Doctor Eggman. A new Match Hack system and a large spire replacing the Zero Point are part of the map overhaul, and the trailer ends with Jonesy waking from his coma, hinting at a bigger story beat ahead. The update follows Fortnite Unstable, a live event on August 15 that closed out Chapter 7 Season 3.

Sonic the Hedgehog leads the Season 4 roster, with Shadow, Tails, and Doctor Eggman also appearing. A Green Hill Zone point of interest recreates the classic Sonic stage, complete with collectible Rings. Players can equip a Spin Dash Mythic item that lets them curl into a ball and move across the map at speed. Epic has not detailed slope climbing or other specific movement mechanics beyond that.

Mega Man joins the roster with a Mega Buster Mythic weapon, shown replacing Jonesy's standard blaster in the trailer. Epic has not confirmed Mega Man's robot companion Rush as part of the crossover. Tetris also appears, with Tetromino blocks visible falling in the background of the season's key art. Established Fortnite crossover characters, including Master Chief, Lara Croft, and Geralt of Rivia, remain part of the island roster alongside the new additions.

The wider new roster includes Sora from Kingdom Hearts, Joker from Persona 5, Crash Bandicoot, Spyro the Dragon, and Pac-Man, with several confirmed for the Battle Pass. Epic has not yet confirmed Battle Pass pricing for Season 4. Additional crossover skins, including further Sonic and Mega Man cosmetics, are expected to arrive through the Item Shop over the course of the season.

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