Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 4: The Countdown to an Epic Conclusion and a New Beginning

Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 4 has undoubtedly been a thrilling ride. Epic Games introduced an array of exciting new features, challenging Points of Interest (POIs), and even surprised players by resurrecting Mythic weapons they thought were gone for good.

As the season's end approaches, it's time to prepare for the dawn of a new chapter. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what gamers need to know about the conclusion of Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 4 and the eagerly anticipated next season.

When Does Chapter 4 Season 4 Conclude?

Chapter 4 Season 4 revolved around daring heists, infiltrating Kado Thorne's Strongholds with precision, securing Mythic weapons, and executing the perfect theft under seemingly insurmountable odds. Now, it's nearly time for players to bid farewell to this season's thrilling heists and transition to the next chapter of the game.

Downtime for Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 4 is set to commence at 2 AM ET on Friday, November 3. The date is already confirmed and prominently displayed in-game on the Battle Pass tab. To prevent any disruptions during ongoing matches, matchmaking will be disabled approximately 30 minutes before the start of downtime. This ensures that players won't lose progress, and everyone can wrap up their final game of the season without interruptions.

When Does Chapter 5 Season 1 Commence?

Notable Fortnite leakers, such as iFireMonkey and Shiina, have suggested that Fortnite chapters will consist of four seasons each, spanning a year in total.

Chapter 3, for instance, featured a total of four seasons, and the upcoming transition from Chapter 4 Season 4 may lead directly to Chapter 5 Season 1, bypassing Chapter 4 Season 5. This approach allows players to explore a fresh map each year, eliminating the need to endure the same map for nearly two years, as was the case in the early days.

Unless an unforeseen Fortnite live event takes place, similar to the iconic Black Hole event, players can anticipate the next Fortnite season to kick off between 6 AM and 10 AM ET on November 3. A substantial update patch will need to be installed once it becomes available. These major season transitions typically involve a longer server downtime, and if Fortnite truly embarks on a new chapter, the wait time may exceed the norm.