Multiple Fortnite leakers have shared exciting details about Chapter 6, suggesting it could be one of the biggest updates yet. The new chapter kicks off December 1, right after Chapter 2 Remix wraps up, with a special finale event called “Remix: The Finale” happening on November 30 at 2 PM EST. After the event, players can expect the usual downtime before jumping into the new chapter.
According to trusted leaker ShiinaBR, Chapter 6 will bring a Japanese theme to the whole map. Players will find several new areas including traditional shrines, flowing rivers, open plains, farmland, and dense forests.
The update brings big changes to how players can move around the map. Chapter 6 adds two major movement features: going prone and swinging. Players will be able to lay flat on the ground to hide or shoot more accurately, just like in other popular shooter games. The new swinging ability lets players move around quickly without needing special items – unlike the old Spider-Man web shooters that had cooldowns and limited uses.
A new industrial town is joining the map, with leakers saying it looks similar to the old Steamy Stacks location from Chapter 2. What makes this even more interesting is that the map will have floating islands too, creating multiple levels to explore and fight on. All these new areas will blend with the Japanese theme, creating a unique mix of traditional and modern elements.
The way players level up is getting a complete makeover. Epic Games is removing Battle Stars, which many players found confusing, and going back to a simpler system that’s easier to understand. The popular medallions from Chapter 5 are staying but with some important changes based on player feedback. Plus, Music and LEGO Passes are becoming more user-friendly – players can collect rewards in any order they want and even turn on auto-collect to get them automatically.
Perhaps the most exciting news comes from leaks about Fortnite OG. According to multiple sources, it’s becoming a permanent mode in the game, rotating through all ten seasons from Chapter 1 each month, from December 2024 to September 2025. Each month will feature a different season’s map, weapons, and items, letting players experience everything from the early days of Tilted Towers to the chaos of the rocket launch.
Players can choose between regular building mode or Zero Build mode, making the classic content accessible to everyone. Epic Games is expected to officially announce this during The Game Awards on December 12.
The winter timing of Chapter 6 means players get holiday content right from the start. Winterfest 2024 begins on December 10, just days after the chapter launch. The fan-favorite Quad Launcher is confirmed to return, and leakers have spotted files suggesting new winter-themed weapons and items are coming too. The event will likely bring special challenges and free rewards, as previous Winterfest celebrations have done.
One of the most unique additions to Chapter 6 is a new companion system featuring creatures called Sprites. These cat-like beings will follow players around the map, though leakers haven’t figured out exactly what they do yet – they could help with combat, finding loot, or just be cute companions. There’s also something mysterious called a “void” feature in the game files, which might connect to the chapter’s story or be a new way to move around the map.
Recent leaks have also uncovered more exciting possibilities. A Super Mario collaboration might be in the works, which would be huge since Nintendo has rarely allowed their characters in other games.
There’s also strong evidence of a new 5v5 team game mode similar to Overwatch, where players might use different characters with special abilities. While this mode might not be ready for Chapter 6’s launch, it shows Epic Games is working on big new ways to play Fortnite.
While Epic Games hasn’t officially confirmed these details yet, players won’t have to wait long to find out what’s true. Between the Chapter 2 Remix Finale on November 30 and The Game Awards on December 12, we should get official news about all the exciting changes coming to Fortnite.