FNAF Is Coming to Fortnite on October 1

The Five Nights at Freddy’s x Fortnite crossover launches October 1, 2026, alongside Fortnitemares.

Epic Games shared the news in a social media trailer confirming Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria and teasing cosmetics based on Freddy, Bonnie, Chica, and Foxy.

It’s almost showtime! The Fazbear Band has taken over Battle Royale. Face the animatronic animal bosses and survive the night… if you can. Fortnitemares begins October 1!

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Fortnite’s FNAF Event Adds Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria

Noted leaker HYPEX shared more details, saying the skins are likely reactive throughout gameplay. They also noted that every skin in the lineup has withered, battle-damaged alternates.

The trailer also teases a dedicated game mode built around the Five Nights at Freddy’s IP, where players try to survive a night shift at Freddy Fazbear’s pizzeria. HYPEX also suggests that part of this crossover will allow you to turn into the FNAF bosses and hunt players.

FNAF x FORTNITE DETAILS REVEALED TODAY

SKINS (+ Withered Styles)
• Freddy
• Chica
• Bonnie
• Foxy

COSMETICS:
• Freddy Kicks & Backbling
• Chica & Bonnie Backblings
• Different Instruments Cosmetics
• Unknown Emotes were teased
• FNAF1 Song (by Living Tombstone) was… pic.twitter.com/ErIqEfw6hp

— HYPEX (@HYPEX) September 27, 2026

YOU CAN TRASNFORM TO THE FNAF BOSSES & HUNT PLAYERS pic.twitter.com/VJHC2jRRfJ

— HYPEX (@HYPEX) September 27, 2026

Epic Games has yet to confirm any dedicated Five Nights at Freddy’s game modes, but the long-awaited crossover is officially confirmed. Other rumors for this year’s Halloween season include Chucky likely being a big part of Fortnite, as well as everyone’s favorite very nice and very evil WWE Superstar, Danhausen. Insider Gaming will continue to monitor the story and report any updates as more information becomes available.

How do you feel about Five Nights at Freddy’s and Fortnite crossing over for this Halloween season, and what other crossovers are you hoping will land in Fortnite between now and the end of the year? Sound off about this story and all others in our official Discord server.

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