When does Fortnite Chapter 6 start is a question that has now been officially answered, with Epic confirming that Season 1 is called Hunters and will begin on December 1. That means the current Chapter 2: Remix season will be wrapping up any day now, making way for the launch of the Chapter 6 Season 1 Battle Pass theme of demon slaying and Samurai mythology. We also have confirmation that Fortnite OG will also be returning as part of the next chapter, so long-standing players can reminisce while those newer to the battle royale can experience the roots for the first time.
Epic aren't known for resting on their laurels and will already be planning the next stage of development in Fortnite, so there will certainly be more changes brought in during the course of this chapter and beyond. If you're looking ahead and wondering what Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 1 may have in store, then here's everything we know about it so far.
When does Fortnite Chapter 6 start?
The Fortnite Chapter 6 release date has now been confirmed as Sunday December 1, 2024, through official announcements from Epic about the Season 1 Hunters launch. This tallies with the information displayed for the Chapter 2: Remix Battle Pass, as seen on the Epic Games website and the in-game message on the Battle Pass screen, which states that the current Chapter 2: Remix Battle Pass will end on December 1 at 2am EST. That will follow the next Fortnite live event, Remix: The Finale, which is taking place on November 30 at 2pm EST, so Chapter 6 will come after that on December 1 following an extended period of downtime for the transition to the next chapter.
What will be the biggest changes made for Fortnite Chapter 6?
Epic still isn't giving much away about Fortnite Chapter 6, however they have revealed that Season 1 is titled Hunters and the key art above gives us several details. First, it tallies with previously leaked information that the Chapter 6 Season 1 theme will be based around Samurai and Japanese mythology, and it is likely to include map biomes Shrine, Rivers, Plains, Farmland, and Forest. Epic have also said "Prepare to slay demons" in a post, and according to iFireMonkey the Kanji in the logo for this upcoming season translates to Oni or Demon.
In the background of that image you can clearly see Godzilla, stood by what looks a lot like the San Fransokyo bridge from Big Hero 6, potentially teasing some crossovers that will feature in Fortnite Chapter 6. Leaked information also suggests that a Demon Arena is going to be added, where players can fight enemies to earn loot.
In addition, following leaks from HYPEX and Shiina suggesting that alongside Fortnite Chapter 6 players will also get access to Fortnite OG on a monthly basis, this has now been officially confirmed by Epic. This will include all ten seasons from Chapter 1 and a full OG loot pool, with both Build and Zero Build modes supported, though it will arrive on December 6 so its first appearance will be a few days after Chapter 6 begins.
How much will the Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 1 Battle Pass cost?
Fortnite is free to play, but buying the Battle Pass will get you lots of additional rewards. The Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 1 Battle Pass will likely be available for the usual 950 V-Bucks, meaning it will be enough to purchase the smallest V-Bucks bundle in the Fortnite store, priced at $8.99 / £6.99 to get 1,000 V-Bucks.
It's possible to get a head start by buying the Battle Bundle upgrade. This will get you to Tier 25 on the Battle Pass instantly. Doing so will cost you 2,800 V-Bucks, which you can get for $22.99 / £17.49 (2,500 V-Bucks, plus 300 for free).
If you don't want to spend any money, you can always try to get free Fortnite V-Bucks for the Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 1 Battle Pass, but don't fall for online scams! If you choose to save up some V-Bucks, remember that you only need to collect 950 of them to unlock the next Fortnite Battle Pass starting in December 2024.
And that's all we know about Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 1 for now, but keep checking back and we'll have all of the details as soon as they're revealed!
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