- As of now, there is no official Fortnite Pokemon collaboration in the works.
- The recent wave of excitement about the crossover came from a resurfaced fan-made Fortnite x Pokemon trailer by artist feraalsy.
- Epic Games has not been able to secure a Nintendo collab for years because of Nintendo’s famously protective nature about its IPs.
For years, players have been wanting to see Epic Games bring an IP from Nintendo’s vast library of franchises to Fortnite, with Pokemon taking a special priority among fans of both franchises. Lately, there have been rumours spurring online related to a Fortnite Pokemon collab finally coming to the game.
This has given players some hope of seeing Ash Ketchum and his collection of Pokemon make their way to the Fortnite island in some form. But the lack of communication from Epic Games about this potential Fortnite collaboration in 2026 has left many asking: Is Pokemon coming to Fortnite? Let’s break down the answer.
Is Pokemon Coming to Fortnite?
No, as of now, there is not an official Fortnite Pokemon collab in the works. The recent rumours don’t stem from any leaks but rather from a viral fan-made trailer created by artist Feraalsy on X, taking the community by storm. The trailer featured incredibly polished models of Ash Ketchum, Pikachu, and other characters from the Pokémon universe in Fortnite’s signature look and art style.
The trailer looked quite official, especially with Fortnite skins like Peely in a prominent role. While the trailer itself is over 3 years old, a recent share from an Instagram page called Forthnite gave it a significant boost.
The trailer resurfacing aligning with Pokemon Day 2026, which celebrates the franchise’s 30th anniversary, made many believe that the trailer was, in fact, real. However, these reports are purely based on fan anticipation, as Epic Games has been trying to crack Nintendo collabs for years to no success.
Will Fortnite x Pokemon Ever Become a Reality?
While Fortnite has successfully built various partnerships with entertainment giants like Disney, Marvel, DC, and even other games like the Fortnite Crimson Desert collab, Nintendo remains the final summit that Epic has yet to conquer. It’s a well-known fact that Nintendo is incredibly protective of all of its IPs, which has led the company to impose significant restrictions on the use of its characters.
The best example for this is when Epic tried getting Samus Aran in a Fortnite Battle Pass, which Nintendo wanted to be visible only to players on Nintendo Switch consoles. Additionally, since Nintendo is so protective of their characters, they won’t exactly be keen on seeing Ash Ketchum hit the Griddy after a sniper kill. So, while Epic has not explicitly ruled out a Fortnite Pokémon collab, it doesn’t look like it’s happening anytime soon.
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No, as of now, Epic has not announced a Pokemon collaboration coming to the game.
The absence of a Pokemon collaboration can be attributed to Nintendo’s protective nature of all of its IPs.
Since Nintendo has historically wanted significant restrictions when it comes to collabs, a Fortnite Pokemon collab seems unlikely for the forseeable future.
Rishabh Sabarwal
