Every Fortnite Collab Coming with Fortnitemares 2026

In Short
  • Fortnitemares 2026 began on October 1, 2026, as soon as the downtime for Fortnite update 42.30 ended.
  • This year's event introduces collabs such as FNAF, Black Clover, Slender Man, Beetlejuice, and more.
  • Fortnitemares 2026 is set to last until the end of Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Override.

Fortnite’s annual Halloween update is here, as Fortnitemares 2026 is the most stacked content patch this year. Much like every year, this edition of Fortnitemares is full of new collabs, including Five Nights at Freddy’s, Beetlejuice, Slenderman, and many more. While there’s a lot of content to go through, check out everything you need to know about the Fortnitemares 2026 collabs right here.

When Did Fortnitemares 2026 Update Come Out?

Fortnitemares 2026 update was officially released in Fortnite on October 1, 2026. The annual Halloween update went live once the downtime for Fortnite v42.30 ended. When it comes to the theme of this year’s Fortnitemares, Epic has boldly advertised the phrase “The Game is Cursed” on every single teaser posted on Fortnite’s social media accounts over the past few days.

Fortnitemares 2026 collab list
Image Credit: Epic Games

Now that the dust has settled, we have a list of all collabs that have been planned by Epic Games for “Fortober.” Before we dive into the details, here’s a quick rundown of the list of collabs coming for Fortnitemares 2026 and their release dates.

Collab NameCosmeticsRelease Date
Five Nights at Freddy’sFreddy Fazbear, Bonnie the Bunny, Chica the Chicken, and Foxy the Pirate SkinsOctober 1, 2026
Nightmare on Elm StreetFreddy Krueger SkinOctober 2, 2026
Black CloverAsta, Noelle Silva, and Yuno Grinberryal SkinsOctober 3, 2026
Halloween Horror NightsJack The Clown |HamikumaOctober 5, 2026 | October 24, 2026
Hollow KnightHollow Knight SidekickOctober 7, 2026
99 Nights in the ForestDeer (Wendigo) SkinOctober 10, 2026
Hazbin HotelCharlie Morningstar, Vagatha, and Alastor SkinsOctober 16, 2026
The PurgeLady Liberty SkinOctober 17, 2026
ObsessionOne Wish Willow SpriteOctober 15, 2026
ObsessionNikki SkinOctober 21, 2026
Slender ManSlender Man SkinOctober 22, 2026
BeetlejuiceBetelgeuse SkinOctober 23, 2026
Predator BadlandsDek SkinTBA

Keep in mind that this is only half of what the devs have planned, and as such, the list will be updated when more information is revealed. That said, this is one of the scariest Fortnitemares updates to date.

All Collabs Coming to Fortnitemares 2026

When Did Five Nights at Freddy’s Come to Fortnite?

FNAF Animatronics in Fortnite
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  • Freddy, Foxy, Bonnie, and Chica release date: October 1, 2026.
  • 1,500 V-Bucks for each skin (with Foxy being the exception) or 4,500 V-Bucks for the Bundle.

The Fortnite Five Nights at Freddy’s collab arrived with Fortnite update 42.30 and went live on October 1, 2026, officially kicking off Fortnitemares 2026. Fortnite FNAF skins were added to the Item Shop and are currently available to purchase.

When Does Nightmare on Elm Street Come to Fortnite?

Fortnite Freddy silencing
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  • Freddy Krueger release date: October 2, 2026.
  • 1,600 V-Bucks for the skin or 2,300 V-Bucks for the Bundle.

Freddy Krueger is one of the seven Fortnitemares 2026 Bosses on the island. You can fight and eliminate him to claim Freddy’s Nightmare in Fortnite, which you can use to eliminate unsuspecting players. Pair with the Deer Sprite in Fortnite to inflict more melee damage. However, if you just want to cosplay as the character, you can just outright purchase the Freddy Krueger Fortnite skin.

When Does Black Clover Come to Fortnite?

Black Clover Asta in Fortnitemares 2026
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  • Asta, Noelle, and Yuno release date: October 3, 2026.
  • Asta, Noelle, and Yuno cost 2,000, 1,800, and 1,600 V-Bucks, respectively, or 3,800 V-Bucks for the Bundle.

Asta, Noelle, and Yuno have arrived in Fortnite to spread some “Fortober” fear. This collaboration has been hinted at for a while, and comes less than 10 days after the Fortnite Persona 5 collab went live in-game. We might even see the Demon-Dweller Sword added to the loot pool next update.

When Does Halloween Horror Nights Come to Fortnite?

Halloween Horror Nights Fortnite collab
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  • Jack the Clown release date: October 5, 2026 – 1,500 V-Bucks for the skin or 2,000 V-Bucks for the Bundle
  • Hamikuma release date: October 24, 2026 – 1,600 V-Bucks for the skin or 2,000 V-Bucks for the Bundle

Jack the Clown from Halloween Horror Nights is now in Fortnite, and his design is as eerie as expected. Hamikuma, whom fans are currently calling ‘Scary Teddy,’ has also arrived in Fortnite and can now be bought from the Item Shop.

When Does Hollow Knight Come to Fortnite?

Fortnite Hollow Knight and Guff
Image Credit: Epic Games
  • Hollow Knight release date: October 7, 2026.
  • 1,500 V-Bucks for Hollow Knight Sidekick or 2,000 V-Bucks for the Bundle.

A collab with Hollow Knight Silksong for Fortnitemares 2026 was not expected in the least, but we’ve got one. The Knight Sidekick in Fortnite is perhaps the most adorable pet yet.

When Does 99 Nights in the Forest Come to Fortnite?

Peely fishing In 99 Nights In The Forest Fortnite teaser
Image Credit: Epic Games
  • 99 Nights in the Forest release date: October 10
  • 1,500 V-Bucks for the Deer skin or 2,000 V-Bucks for the Bundle.

The Fortnite 99 Nights in the Forest collab was announced prior to the start of Override and sent fans into a frenzy, but Epic Games went silent thereafter. After much anticipation, the ‘Wendigo’ skin is finally part of Fortnitemares 2026 alongside the Deer Sprite in Fortnite.

When Does Hazbin Hotel Come to Fortnite?

Fortnite Hazbin Hotel
Image Credit: Epic Games
  • Charlie Morningstar, Vagatha, and Alastor release date: October 16
  • 1,500 V-Bucks for each skin or 4,000 V-Bucks for the Bundle.

A collab with Hazbin Hotel has been a request from fans for years now; to see it finally come to fruition is nothing short of brilliance. With three characters hopping over from the franchise, ‘Pentagram City’ has become a part of Fortnite. To that end, you can now get the Hazbin Hotel skins in Fortnite.

When Does The Purge Come to Fortnite?

Lady Liberty The Purge Fortnitemares 2026
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  • Lady Liberty release date: October 17
  • 1,500 V-Bucks for the skin or 2000 V-Bucks for the Bundle.

Lady Liberty from The Purge franchise has arrived on the island as part of Fortnitemares 2026, and you can now get the Lady Liberty skin in Fortnite. Her bundle contains some great cosmetics, which makes it one of the best to purchase at the moment.

When Does Obsession Come to Fortnite?

Fortnite Obsession Collab Nikki
Image Credit: Epic Games/Beebom
  • One Wish Willow Sprite release date: October 15, 2026
  • Nikki release date: October 21, 2026
  • 1,500 V-Bucks for the skin or 2,000 V-Bucks for the Bundle.

The Fortnite Obsession collab is one of the largest for Fortnitemares 2026. Besides the Nikki Fortnite skin, we also got a One Wish Willow Fortnite Sprite, which helps us find other Sprites. If used correctly, you can complete your entire Sprite collection with ease.

When Does Slender Man Come to Fortnite?

Slender Man in Fortnitemares 2026
Image Credit: Epic Games
  • Slender Man release date: October 22, 2026
  • 1,500 V-Bucks for the skin or 2,400 (expected) V-Bucks for the Bundle.

When Eric Knudsen created Slender Man in June 2009, little did he know that it would become one of the most anticipated collabs for Fortnitemares 2026. After being adapted to other franchises, it’s Slender Man’s time to shine on the island.

When Does Beetlejuice Come to Fortnite?

Fortnite Beetlejuice dancing
Image Credit: Epic Games
  • Beetlejuice release date: October 23, 2026
  • 1,500 V-Bucks for the skin or 2,400 V-Bucks for the Bundle.

It was assumed that Beetlejuice would be featured on the island as a Fortnite NPC in Chapter 7 Season 4, but that hasn’t happened. Nevertheless, the character is now available to purchase and has two very interesting emotes.

When Does Predator Badlands Come to Fortnite?

Fortnitemares 2026 Predator Skin
Image Credit: Epic Games
  • Dek release date: TBA (October 16 – 31)
  • 1,500 V-Bucks for the skin or 2,200 (expected) V-Bucks for the Bundle.

This won’t be the first time seeing a Yautja in Fortnite, but Dek is different. He’s a Predator with a personality that’s just hard to beat. We could even see Thia featured as a back bling as part of the Fortnite Predator Badlands collab.

That is about everything we know about Fortnitemares 2026 collabs. We will continue to update and expand information as and when it becomes available. Until then, you can check out our Fortnite patch notes 42.30 to see what was added with the last major update.

When did Fortnitemares 2026 start?

Fortnitemares 2026 started on October 1, 2026, after downtime for Fortnite update 42.30 ended.

What is the theme for Fortnitemares 2026?

Fortnitemares 2026 has a Gaming Legends theme, as Epic Games posted a teaser mentioning “The Game Is Cursed.”

What collabs are part of Fortnitemares 2026?

Collabs that are part of Fortnitemares 2026 include The Purge, Beetlejuice, and Slender Man.

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