- Ephemara Games, the developers of Kernel Hearts, recently confirmed the Fortnite collaboration.
- The collab is expected to release around March 31, 2026, which is the release date for the Kernel Hearts PC demo.
- The Fortnite Kernel Hearts skins are expected to feature characters like Fang and Mikolaj.
Epic Games’ plans to grow the gaming collabs roster in Fortnite moving forward had players excited from the get-go, with the plan suggesting that Epic is going to make use of cross-promotion strategies to boost both Fortnite and the Epic Games Store.
With crossovers like the Fortnite Honkai Star Rail collab already being slated for release, Epic has revealed yet another gaming crossover with the Fortnite Kernel Hearts collab. Kernel Hearts is an upcoming co-op roguelike action RPG, and is one of the first indie titles included in Epic Games cross promotion program. Here is everything we know about the upcoming collaboration.
When Does the Fortnite Kernel Hearts Collab Release?
The Kernel Hearts skin in Fortnite will release in March 2026. While Epic Games has not provided an official release date for the crossover, the PC demo for Kernel Hearts is set for release on March 31, 2026. Since it is a part of Epic’s push for gaming collabs, players can expect to see the Kernel Hearts crossover sometime around the PC demo release.
Fortnite Kernel Hearts Collab Expected Skins and Prices
The core of the Kernel Hearts collab will be the M.A.H.O.U Unit, the primary protagonists from the upcoming roguelike RPG. This includes characters like Fang, a playable magic girl and a battle-hardened member of the M.A.H.O.U Unit who features a damaged character aesthetic. Additionally, players can also expect to see Mikolaj, a mysterious soldier and one of Kernel Hearts’ primary NPC allies, to make an appearance as part of the collab.
Since Kernel Hearts will feature 4-player co-op gameplay, it is likely that the other magical girls will also be part of the Kernel Hearts crossover, possibly in a bundle. Alongside these characters, players might also see Tofu, the loyal wolf companion from Kernel Hearts, who might be a big part of the game when it releases.
Apart from the skins, players can also expect other Kernel Hearts-themed cosmetics to be a part of the collab. This could include the 256KB chips as back blings, stylized magical swords from the game, and even a weapon wrap sporting Kernel Hearts’ signature aesthetic.
The Kernel Hearts skins are expected to release in the Fortnite Item Shop, with the skins being priced around 1,500 V-Bucks individually when they release. Players can expect all of the skins to be grouped together in a bundle with a discounted price.
Will the Fortnite Kernel Hearts Collab Feature Free Skins?
Yes, the Kernel Hearts collab likely features free Fortnite skins, since it is part of Epic Games’ cross-promotion program. Players will be able to claim certain free skins, like Fang, if they purchase Kernel Hearts through the Epic Games Store. While these are not definitively “free” skins, the promotion would allow players to gain benefits in Fortnite and Kernel Hearts through one purchase.
How do you feel about Fortnite expanding its gaming collabs to indie games like Kernel Hearts? Let us know in the comments below!
Yes, the collab was confirmed by the official Kernel Hearts page on X.
The Kernel Hearts crossover is expected to release around March 31, 2026.
Yes, since the collab is part of Epic’s new cross-promotion program for Fortnite, players can expect to see offers when the collab drops.
