Welcome to Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 4, where the Marvel Universe collides once more with the island in the all-new “Absolute Doom” season. Packed with fresh locations, weapons, items, and an exciting new Battle Pass, this season is a must-experience for Fortnite fans.
This season will dive deep into the Marvel universe, with the presence of Doctor Doom signalling dark and ominous times for the Fortnite island. Players will need to navigate these new challenges and uncover what Doctor Doom’s arrival means for the future of Fortnite.
Map Changes
This season introduces three new Marvel-themed locations:
- Castle Doom: The lair of Doctor Doom, towering and menacing.
- Doomstadt: A peaceful village under Doom’s control, offering a mix of quiet and chaos.
- The Raft: A high-security prison for supervillains and extraterrestrial threats, packed with challenges and rewards.
These new locations will bring a blend of intense battles and new strategic opportunities, making every drop a potential game-changer.
New Fortnite Weapons and Items
Chapter 5 Season 4 expands the arsenal with several new weapons and items, some of which include:
- Dual Micro SMGs: Ideal for close-range combat with a rapid rate of fire.
- Monarch Pistol: A versatile sidearm with a Mythic version available from NPCs.
- Sovereign Shotgun: A powerful shotgun that dominates in tight spaces.
Abilities and Medallions
The season also brings in all new Mythic abilities tied to Marvel Superheroes, giving you ultimate power over you opponents , such as:
- Captain America’s Shield
- War Machine’s Arsenal
- Hover Jets
- Shuri’s Black Panther Suit
- Doctor Doom’s Arcane Gauntlet
Medallions are also back, each can be obtainable from defeating Marvel bosses such Doctor Doom, Mysterio, and Emma Frost, these will include:
- Siphon
- Stealth
- Reveal
Fortnite Battle Pass Highlights
This season’s Battle Pass is a Marvel fan’s dream, featuring Marvel villains from classic comics, some that you might have seen featured in the MCU( Marvel Cinematic Universe), as well new original Fortnite characters with a Marvel twist.
- Gwenpool
- War Machine
- Emma Frost
- Mysterio
- Peelverine
- Captain Jones
Balance Changes
We don’t know much yet as to what weapons will be returning, but you can expect fan favourite weapons you have seen before with some new surprises to keep the never-ending action interesting.
Launch Times and Update Size
Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 4 will go live on August 16, 2024.
The update will be sizeable, which is typical for a major season change, and will require a few hours of downtime, beginning on August 15 at 8 p.m. PT/ 11 p.m. ET.
- PC: Around 13 GB
- PlayStation 5: Approximately 8 GB
- Xbox Series X|S: Close to 9 GB
- Nintendo Switch: Around 5 GB
- Mobile Devices: Usually smaller, ranging between 4-6 GB depending on the device.
These sizes can vary slightly based on your region and whether any hotfixes or patches have been released.
Make sure your game is fully updated to jump into the action as soon as it drops and get ready for what is shaping up to be an epic season filled with Marvel madness and Fortnite fun!
