Updated
Updated · VICE · Aug 20
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Adds 36 Sprites, Including Sonic and Tails
Updated
Updated · VICE · Aug 20

Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Adds 36 Sprites, Including Sonic and Tails

3 articles · Updated · VICE · Aug 20

Summary

  • Epic Games said Chapter 7 Season 4 goes live at 4 a.m. PT on August 20 with 11 new collectible Sprites and 36 total forms including variants.
  • Sonic, Tails, Shadow and Adventure headline the additions, with powers ranging from faster sprinting and hovering to auto-reloading weapons and upgrading random inventory items.
  • Gold variants return at launch, while a new Cheat Master variant is also confirmed; Epic said some variants and listed Sprites may roll out over the coming weeks rather than day one.
  • The v42.00 update also cuts Sprite Dust costs for rare summons, shortens summon hold time, and adds in-match collection tracking and nearby Sprite name labels.
  • The Sprite expansion lands as Fortnite's broader Override season update rolls out after server downtime, bringing crossover-heavy content and other gameplay changes.

Insights

Will Fortnite's radical new cheat code system and win-only progression destroy its competitive balance or redefine the battle royale genre forever?
Are server-altering Match Overrides a brilliant nostalgic nod to classic gaming or a chaotic mistake for Fortnite's future?
Why is Epic Games risking massive player backlash by locking new seasonal progression entirely behind match victories?