Extensive Fortnite Chapter 7 leaks reveal a fully mapped cyberpunk-themed neon city with multiple named POIs, new wall-running movement mechanics, and a rumored Cyberpunk Edgerunners collaboration.
Fortnite data miners have published their most extensive look yet at Chapter 7, revealing detailed map data, new mechanics, and upcoming collaborations that paint a clear picture of Epic Games' next major season. Following the dramatic finale of Chapter 6 Season 3's "The Big Score" heist event, which concluded last week, the v40.50 update contained an unusually large cache of encrypted assets pointing toward a full cyberpunk-themed overhaul arriving in late July.
The data mine, led by prominent Fortnite leaker HYPEX and verified by multiple sources, reveals a completely new island dominated by "Neon Metropolis" — a sprawling futuristic cityscape that appears to be significantly larger than any single POI in Fortnite history. The city is divided into several distinct districts, including the neon-lit "Glitz & Glamour" entertainment zone, the industrial "Circuit Foundry," the elite residential "Skyline Towers," and the underground "Digital Underbelly" network of tunnels and secret facilities. Several smaller POIs surround the main city, including a desert wasteland with a hidden rebel base and a high-tech jungle research facility.
Perhaps the most exciting gameplay change uncovered in the data mine is a wall-running mechanic. Code references suggest players will be able to sprint along vertical surfaces for short distances, opening up entirely new traversal possibilities in the dense urban environment. This would mark the most significant movement innovation since the introduction of sprinting and mantle mechanics in Chapter 5. Additional movement systems including zip-lines on building exteriors and grind rails along neon signs have also been found in the asset files.
The collaboration rumors have also intensified. Multiple data-miners have confirmed the presence of asset folders tagged "Edgerunners," strongly suggesting a crossover with the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners anime series, which is itself based on CD Projekt Red's Cyberpunk 2077. If confirmed, this would be one of Fortnite's most ambitious IP crossovers, potentially including skins for David Martinez, Lucy, and other fan-favorite characters from the acclaimed anime. A full Cyberpunk 2077 collaboration — potentially including a Johnny Silverhand skin with Keanu Reeves' likeness — is also considered a possibility, though none of the leaked files directly confirm this.
Chapter 7 is expected to launch in late July 2026, following the conclusion of Chapter 6 Season 3's remaining weeks. The current season's Battle Pass will end on July 20, with a brief downtime period before the Chapter 7 launch. As always with Fortnite, these leaks should be treated with cautious optimism — Epic Games is known for changing plans at the last minute and sometimes planting false data to mislead data miners. However, the sheer volume and consistency of the leaked assets suggest that the cyberpunk direction is all but confirmed.
For now, players still have a few weeks to finish their Chapter 6 Season 3 Battle Pass, complete remaining Big Score challenges, and grind for the exclusive Kingpin outfit variant before the current season wraps up. The Fortnite community is already buzzing with speculation about what Chapter 7's Battle Pass will include, and whether the rumored Edgerunners collaboration will mark Fortnite's biggest crossover yet.