Fortnitemares 2026 Release Date and Details – Fortnite Guide

Fortnitemares 2026 is on the horizon and is set to bring multiple spooky collabs to the game alongside new POIs and gameplay mechanics for you to discover.

This page acts as a comprehensive breakdown of everything we know about Fortnitemares 2026, including its release date.

Fortnitemares 2026 Release Date

Fortnitemares 2026 is set to begin on October 1, 2026.

Fortnitemares 2026 Launch Date

October 1, 2026 at 8:00am00
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Fortnitemares 2026 Details

Horror Collabs

As is tradition, several horror icons will debut in the game as part of the event and the confirmed skins/collabs are as follows:

• Five Nights at Freddy’s
• Freddy Krueger/A Nightmare on Elm Street
• Beetlejuice
• Black Clover
• Slender Man

You can expect these icons to be available for purchase as Outfits and/or available to encounter on the island. Additionally, as is always the case, new original Fortnitemares cosmetics will be available for purchase in the store.

New POIs and Map Updates

Based on various teaser videos posted on the official Fortnite X account, several POIs will have spooky visual overhauls. In addition, aFreddy Fazbear Pizzeria POI is confirmed and will see you encounter the animatronic monstrosities inside.

While details remain unclear, it also seems there if you defeat these NPC characters you can become the animatronics yourself.

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