What are the biggest changes for Fortnite Season 4 in Chapter 6?

Fortnite Season 4 is here, and it's time to lock and load so you can deal with the insect invasion spreading across the island. The Shock 'N Awesome season has begun, which means it's time to join forces with the Onimorph eXtermination Rangers (OXR) and head out on a bug extermination mission. New weapons and powers have been deployed to help you with this, so if you want to know more then here are the biggest changes for Season 4 of Chapter 6 in Fortnite.

There are new bug-filled POIs

In addition to the recent changes made to Demon's Domain following the latest Fortnite live event, there are now four new POIs to visit on the map:

• The Hive
• OXR HQ
• Ranger's Ruin
• Swarmy Stash

Unsurprisingly, The Hive is teeming with insect activity and you'll definitely run into a swarm there, so make sure you're appropriately armed before heading into this nest. OXR HQ is home to the commanders and the location of the OXR Armory, where you can purchase weapons and items in exchange for Bars. The once bustling Ranger's Ruin weapons lab has now fallen to the bugs, but if you're prepared to fight your way in then you may find some top tier loot.

OXR Ranks unlock Drop Pods

Replacing the Hero Ranks from last season, your OXR Rank can be increased by wiping out bugs, eliminating opponents, and looting chests. OXR Rank is shared across all members of a party, and every time you rank up an OXR Drop Pod full of loot will be sent to your location. From Rank A you can also access OXR Bunkers, containing Exotic weapons to add to your arsenal.

Fresh weapons have been deployed

As per usual, a fresh selection of Fortnite new weapons has dropped for the new season, and these are squarely focused on blasting bugs. Watch out for the Bug Blaster that can fire plasma projectiles or be charged up for a more powerful shot, alongside the ferocious Leadspitter 3000 minigun and the multi-rocket Swarmstrike launcher.

There are swarms of bugs to defeat

In keeping with the insect invasion theme of the season, there are three different types of bugs you need to fight off. Swarmers are your basic enemies that are easy to take down individually, but make sure they don't assemble in large numbers or you could get overwhelmed. Bombers appear near nests and have a habit of burrowing underground before popping up behind you and launching a glob of goop, which you should avoid at all costs. Finally, the giant Queens emerge in certain locations once they're cleared of bugs, and while they put up a difficult fight the rewards for defeating them can be great.

New Boons give you an edge on the battlefield

These new Boons can be looted from OXR Chests, Hive Sacs, and Drop Pods, or are awarded for completing certain in-game objectives such as clearing swarms. They provide the following benefits:

• Agile Aiming Boon reduces recoil and spread while maintaining more movement speed as you aim down sights
• Extended Magazine Boon increases the ammo clip size for all weapons
• Storm Forecast Boon always reveals the next Storm circle
• Super Soldier Ranked Boons (only available in OXR Drop Pods):
  • Rank B reduces Energy consumption when sprinting
  • Rank A also increases reload speed
  • Rank S also reduces weapon recoil and spread
  • Rank S+ also increases sprint speed and gives you unlimited Energy

The Battle Pass brings new skins including UNSC Spartan

As always, there are a number of premium reward skins available for those who purchase the Battle Pass to earn, with the UNSC Spartan unlocked instantly. However, for this season all non-Battle Pass holders who reach Level 100 will also receive the UNSC Spartan Outfit for free, and this will be available to them from August 26. Other premium Battle Pass skins include:

• Yoo-mi
• Agent Patch
• Battle Gamer Mae
• Lt. Ripp Slade
• Onyx Winter
• Green Ranger

The Shock 'N Awesome Fortnite Season 4 in Chapter 6 will run until November 1, 2025, so you have plenty of time to check out all of these new additions.

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