Fortnite's Chapter 7 Season 4, themed "Override," has reintroduced sprites with a distinct pixel art aesthetic. These collectable companions return with bonus effects designed to aid players in their quest for Victory Royales. In addition to being found in chests scattered across the map, sprites can now also be acquired by discovering and entering cheat codes, which are arrow key sequences found throughout the game world.

To utilize a sprite's abilities in subsequent matches, players must first locate them, increase their level, and then extract them. Extraction can be performed using large in-game extractors or portable extractors found in the player's gizmo inventory. Once a sprite is extracted, it can be re-summoned during a match using sprite dust, which is earned by extracting sprites. The game also recommends using admin panel lobby codes to accelerate the acquisition of sprite dust and rare sprite variations.

Sprites from the previous season, Chapter 7 Season 3, are not compatible with the current season's gameplay. However, they can be interacted with in a dedicated Sprite Garden game mode. These older sprites can also serve as customization options when paired with the Sprite Mastery Pod back bling and The Guardian outfit.

Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 features 11 distinct sprite types, many of which come with multiple variations. These variants are typically rarer than their base counterparts and offer additional effects. Notable variations include the "Gold" sprite, which grants a 3x bonus XP from eliminations, and the "Cheat Master" sprite, which ensures all inputs are correct when entering in-world cheat codes. It is anticipated that more sprite variants will be introduced as the season progresses.

The newly added sprites and their abilities in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 include:

  • 8-Bit: Grants the player an 8-Bit Shotgun in their first chest and a score multiplier for it.
  • Jonesy: After a brief period, recovers health or shield when the player takes damage.
  • Adventure: Upgrades a random inventory item at each level.
  • Bush: Spawns a bush on the player after a duration. At maximum level, provides a bush upon elimination.
  • Sonic: Increases player sprint speed.
  • Tails: Enables hovering.
  • Shadow: Automatically reloads weapons over time, even when they are unequipped.
  • Killswitch: Allows for improved accuracy while in mid-air during hangtime.
  • Jackrabbit: Grants the ability to perform an additional mid-air jump.
  • Crown: Awards bonus Crown Wins after achieving a Victory Royale. This sprite can only be leveled up by winning matches.
  • Klombo: Provides random items at each level. This sprite can only be leveled up by consuming items that restore health or shield.