Fortnite Valentine’s Day Event: Start Date, Skins, and More

Epic Games loves celebrating special occasions and days within Fortnite, best shown by the yearly Winterfest quests and rewards. Now, with Valentine’s Day right around the corner, players are looking forward to the 2026 Fortnite Valentine’s Day event and what it could add to the Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 1 map.

Thankfully, Epic has provided players with a small insight as to what players can expect from this year’s Valentine’s Day event. Here’s everything we know about it so far.

When Does the Fortnite Valentine’s Day Event Start?

The Fortnite Valentine’s Day event will kick off on February 5, 2026, with the release of the next Fortnite update, v39.40. While Valentine’s Day itself is on February 14, Epic traditionally kicks off the festivities early to give players time to grind through the challenges and earn all Valentine’s Day-themed cosmetics. The event is expected to run for approximately 10-14 days, concluding shortly after Valentine’s Day itself.

Fortnite Valentine’s Day Event Skins and Collaborations

No Fortnite event is complete without new skins. Much like every year, Epic Games will not be holding out on the skins for the Fortnite Valentine’s Day event, bringing in original skins as well as exciting new (and familiar) collabs.

Valentine’s Day Original Skin

Starting with an original skin, Epic recently posted a teaser featuring what will be this year’s Valentine’s lead. While the skin doesn’t have a name yet, it features a pink-haired aesthetic, similar to a skin that appeared in recent surveys. You can expect her to release in the Fortnite Item Shop between February 10 and February 14 for around 1,200 V-Bucks.

Marvel Rivals Wave 2

Recent leaks from reliable leakers like ShiinaBR have hinted at Epic revisiting the Fortnite Marvel Rivals crossover for this year’s Valentine’s Day. Wave 2 of the Marvel Rivals collaboration will introduce new skins for Luna Snow and Magik, two of the most popular Marvel Rivals characters. The designs for the skins are expected to be direct translations of their looks from the Marvel Rivals roster, with Magik’s Soulsword also making a possible appearance as a back bling, pickaxe, or both.

Chappell Roan

Fortnite really is preparing to wear pink this Valentine’s Day, as leaks from itsmeleaky suggest Chappell Roan is slated to be the next Fortnite Festival artist. This was already hinted at through leaks in the Fortnite 39.30 update, and the collaboration will feature two different outfits for Chappell Roan, much like every other Festival artist. One of these outfits is expected to be inspired by her medieval-themed VMA performance, while the other will feature her signature “Pink Pony” look.

Fortnite Valentine’s Day Event Gameplay Changes & Rewards

The Valentine’s Day event will not be limited to just cosmetics, as players can also expect minor yet iconic gameplay changes with this new update. This includes the return of Cupid’s Crossbow, a staple of every Valentine’s Day event, to the Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 1 loot pool.

We all know that Cupid’s Crossbow is largely one of the most underpowered weapons in the game and is unlikely to provide any significant gameplay advantage during a match. However, the weapon is less about its functionality and more about its aesthetics. If you really want to challenge yourself, you could try getting a Fortnite Victory Royale by using just the Crossbow (we won’t judge if you fail).

Apart from the Crossbow, players can also expect Valentine’s Day quests that reward XP and other cosmetics like a seasonal Wrap and a group emote to really go with the theme of love during the event. Additionally, players can also expect minor map changes, such as heart-themed decorations to show up around the Chapter 7 Season 1 map.

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