Are hero abilities coming to Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4?

Fortnite and Epic Games have always had their fingers on the pulse of pop culture, tapping into popular franchises and collaborating with the biggest brands in the world like Marvel, anime, or DC. 

Now, with Marvel Rivals dominating the hero shooter genre, is Fortnite going to follow suit and introduce superpowers to the battle royale? Well, leaks for the upcoming Fortnite Chapter 6: Season 4 seem to think so, where guns take a backseat and abilities are centre stage. 

So what’s coming next? Let’s dive into the leaks and rumours, possibly heading to the Island next season.  

As of now, we’re on Fortnite Chapter 6: Season 3, which kicked off on May 2, 2025. This season, dubbed “Galactic Battle,” is Star Wars-themed, bringing tons of themed content to the battle-royale, including the free First Order Stormtrooper skin.

This season was launched to celebrate Star Wars Day on May 4, and will end on June 7 with the Death Star Sabotage live event and Emperor Palpatine’s defeat. This will be the shortest non-OG season Fortnite has ever had, lasting only 35 days. 

As such, many players are already turning their attention to the Fortnite Chapter 6: Season 4 release date on June 7/8, and what they can expect from the new season. 

Major Fortnite leaks have claimed that Fortnite Chapter 6: Season 4 will be “superhero-themed,” with a dedicated Hero Academy. Here, players are rumoured to be able to take on customisable abilities, where traditional weapons and gunplay will be swapped in favour of ability-driven combat. 

All eyes are on the rumoured “Hero Abilities,” which will be found like loot and weapons. Their rarity may correspond to how powerful they are: