All About Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4 Shock ‘N Awesome: Skins, Bugs, Weapons and More

Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4, officially titled “Shock ‘N Awesome,” launched today, on August 7, 2025, introducing a full-scale bug invasion, new crossover content, weapons, and gameplay systems.

This season marks yet another major shift in Fortnite’s ever-evolving landscape, and this time, the island has been overrun by mutated insects. Players are tasked with defending the map using advanced military tech from the O.X.R. defense force.

Season 4 will run until November 1, 2025, giving players three months to dive into new content, grind the Battle Pass, and fight off these oversized pests.

Season Timeline and Theme

• Start Date: August 7, 2025, at 02:30 AM PDT

• End Date: November 1, 2025 (Eastern Time), providing a three-month duration for players to explore new content.

• Theme: Centered around a bug invasion, the season introduces insect adversaries and military-themed defenses, creating a dynamic battlefield environment.

Battle Pass Details

The "Shock ‘N Awesome" Battle Pass is a central feature, can be purchased for 1,000 V-Bucks or accessed via Fortnite Crew. It includes a diverse array of outfits and rewards, detailed in the following table:

Outfit	Details
UNSC Spartan	Instant unlock for Battle Pass holders; free at Level 100 for non-holders from August 26 (Halo crossover).
Yoo-mi	Original character
Agent Patch	Original character
Battle Gamer Mae	Original character
Lt. Ripp Slade	Military operator, red-armored
Onyx Winter	Fierce OXR general with tactical cape
Green Ranger	Power Rangers crossover skin
Dino Megazord Outfit	Unlockable via special quests starting September 16, mid-season addition.

This Battle Pass is notable for its inclusion of three collaboration skins, enhancing its appeal with cross-franchise content.

ALL FORTNITE CHAPTER 6, SEASON 4 BATTLE PASS SKINS. (Credit: Epic Games)

New Points of Interest (POIs)

The map has been updated with several new POIs, each tied to the season's bug invasion theme:

• The Hive: A high-insect-activity zone, certain to host swarms, with entry advised only with ample ammunition.

• O.X.R. HQ: A military base where players can purchase weapons using Gold, serving as a strategic hub.

• Ranger’s Ruin: Once an O.X.R. lab, now overrun with insects.

POI in Fortnite C6S4 (Credit: Epic Games)

Enemy Types and Combat Mechanics

New enemy types have been introduced to embody the bug invasion:

• Swarmer: Small, numerous insects that can overwhelm players.

• Bomber: Explosive bugs, adding a tactical challenge.

• Queen: Powerful bug leaders, located at specific POIs, offering significant rewards upon defeat.

Fortnite C6 S4 Enemy Types (Credit: Epic Games)

To combat these enemies, new weapons and items have been added, including:

• Bug Blaster, Roly Poly, Leadspitter 3000 minigun, Sweeper Shotgun, O.X.R. Rifle, Wrecker Revolver, and Swarmstrike rocket launcher.

Exotic weapons, available in O.X.R. Bunkers after reaching rank A in the O.X.R. Rank System, include:

• Eradicator O.X.R. Rifle, Double Trouble, Shock n’ Slow Shockwave Launcher, Marksman Wrecker Revolver, and Exotic Slap Berry Fizz.

Mid-season additions include the Blade Blaster (Power Rangers-themed sidearm) and Hammerhead Choppa (a new vehicle), expanding gameplay options.

Military-Grade Flyswatters (Image Credit: Epic Games)

iconic Power Rangers sidearm, the Blade Blaster (Image Credit: Epic Games)

All-new Exotics that can be found exclusively in bunkers after hitting O.X.R. (Image Credit: Epic Games)

O.X.R. Rank System

The O.X.R. Rank System introduces a progression mechanic, starting at rank C and advancing to S+. It is shared among party members and offers the following rewards:

Rank	Rewards
C	Starting rank, no additional rewards.
B	Drop Pod, Super Soldier Boon (reduces Energy sprint cost).
A	Drop Pod, access to O.X.R. Bunkers (Exotics), Super Soldier Boon (B + reload speed).
S	Drop Pod, Super Soldier Boon (B, A + reduced recoil/spread).
S+	Drop Pod, guaranteed Mythic weapon, Super Soldier Boon (B, A, S + sprint speed, unlimited Energy).

Boons and Queen Rewards

New Boons enhance gameplay, including:

• Agile Aiming Boon, Extended Magazine Boon, Storm Forecast Boon.

• Super Soldier Boons at higher ranks, offering benefits like reduced Energy sprint cost, increased reload speed, reduced recoil, and unlimited Energy at S+.

Defeating Queens at specific locations yields significant rewards, detailed below:

Location	Rewards
The Hive	Mythic Enhanced Wrecker Revolver, Surge Medallion
Demon’s Domain	Mythic O.X.R. Assault Rifle, Springleg Medallion
Ranger’s Ruin	Mythic Sweeper Shotgun, Carapace Medallion

Medallions are visible on the mini-map, with the location radius increasing as more are collected, adding strategic depth.

Events, Bonuses, and Competitive Play

Several events and bonuses enhance player engagement:

• Twitch Drops (August 7, 9 AM ET to August 11, 12 AM ET):

  • 30 minutes: Metal Menace Wrap.

  • 1 hour: Tome of Skulls Back Bling.

  • 1 hour 30 minutes: Skeletal Cyberscythe Pickaxe.

  • Details at fortnite.com/twitch-drops.

• Supercharged XP Event (August 15, 9 AM ET to August 18, 9 AM ET): Earn up to five levels, accelerating progression.

• Mighty Morphin Bundle (available from August 8 at 8 PM ET): Includes Red Ranger, Black Ranger, Pink Ranger, Yellow Ranger, Blue Ranger Outfits, and the Go Go Power Rangers - Redux Jam Track.

Mighty Morphin Bundle (Credit: Epic Games)

For competitive players, the season features:

• Champions Road Tournaments and the FNCS Global Championship on September 6-7, 2025.

• Certain weapons, like the Shock n’ Slow Shockwave Launcher and Swarmstrike, are disabled in tournaments for balance.

• Further details are [here].

Technical Updates

• PC Update: A new DirectX 12 Performance Mode is introduced with the v37.00 update, replacing DirectX 11 (now Legacy/Deprecated), enhancing performance for PC players.

• Blitz Royale Updates:

  • August 12: Introduces Kinetic Ore and the Oathbound Citadel POI.

  • August 19: Adds Medallions, Boons, and select Mythics & Exotics from Shock 'N Awesome, integrating season content into this mode.

So whether you’re a casual explorer or a ranked warrior, Chapter 6 Season 4 is shaping up to be a packed experience—one that combines bug-blasting action, nostalgic crossovers, and an evolving sandbox of surprises.