- Fortnitemares 2026 kicks off on October 1st with a month full of terrifying collaborations.
- Five Nights at Freddy's arrives with Freddy, Bonnie, Chica and Foxy, plus a pizzeria-based experience.
- The complete FNAF bundle costs 4.500 V-Bucks (€36,99) and individual skins cost around 1.500 V-Bucks.
- Other franchises such as Freddy Krueger, Slender Man, Beetlejuice, Hollow Knight, and Hazbin Hotel are joining the event.
Epic Games has finally confirmed one of the most anticipated collaborations for the Fortnite community. Five Nights at Freddy's will arrive in the battle royale on October 1st , coinciding with the start of Fortnitemares 2026, the game's traditional Halloween event. The news was revealed through an official trailer that cleared up all the doubts that had arisen from leaks and a rather obvious clue on the map: a building under construction that strongly resembled Freddy Fazbear's Pizza.
The anticipation was immense, and the announcement did not disappoint. The trailer confirms the presence of the four original animatronics —Freddy Fazbear, Bonnie, Chica, and Foxy—who will not only be available as skins for players but will also appear on the battle royale stage as enemies or bosses to face during the event. Furthermore, Epic Games showcased an experience directly inspired by the Five Nights at Freddy's formula, in which players will have to survive a night in the pizzeria while being stalked by these killer robots.
Fortnitemares 2026: A whole month of scares
Fortnitemares 2026 isn't limited to just a few days. The event will run throughout the entire month of October , and there's even speculation that it could extend beyond that, until the end of the current chapter. Since 2018, this annual celebration has introduced changes to the island, special modes, items, and its most distinctive feature: collaborations with major horror franchises. This year, the list of guests is especially extensive and varied.
Among the confirmed additions are Freddy Krueger from A Nightmare on Elm Street, Slender Man, Beetlejuice, Lady Liberty from The Purge, Asta from Black Clover, Obsession, Predator, and Hollow Knight , among others. The Hollow Knight from Hollow Knight was shown in the trailer as a sidekick, so it won't be a conventional playable skin. Characters from Hazbin Hotel and elements from Universal Studios' Halloween Horror Nights are also being added. All of this content will be arriving in the Item Shop gradually throughout the month.
As for gameplay innovations, Fortnitemares 2026 introduces Nightmare Town to Battle Royale , where Freddy Krueger appears as a boss. Defeating him grants the player a power that allows them to teleport to and attack opponents. Animatronics from Five Nights at Freddy's also appear as enemies, and it will be possible to possess one after defeating it. Weapons like the Pumpkin Launcher and Horde Rush mode return, while a revamped version of Nightmare Island will arrive on October 8th for Reload mode, along with other maps.
Five Nights at Freddy's: Prices and Content
The Five Nights at Freddy's collaboration is now available, and players can purchase the skins in two ways. The complete bundle costs 4.500 V-Bucks , which is approximately €36,99 in the store. Buying everything separately would cost 11.000 V-Bucks, making the bundle a significant saving. The individual skins for Freddy Fazbear, Bonnie, and Chica are priced at 1.500 V-Bucks each (approximately €22,49), while Foxy sells for 1.600 V-Bucks.
Each character comes with themed cosmetics. Freddy Fazbear includes Freddy's Karaoke Machine , Chica comes with Chica's Cupcake, Bonnie includes the Guitar Case, and Foxy adds a pack with the Hook and the Second Stage Backpack. For those looking for specific items without purchasing the complete characters, several accessories are sold separately: from 300 V-Bucks for the Karaoke Machine or Cupcake, to 1.000 V-Bucks for Freddy's Slippers. There are also emotes and add-ons like Freddy's Voice, Mr. Cupcake, and Bonnie's Hell Rhythm.
Beyond the cosmetics, the FNAF-inspired gameplay experience lets you survive a night shift at the pizzeria while the animatronics hunt you down. The trailer also hints at the possibility of becoming one of them to chase other players. Epic Games hasn't specified when all the content will be available, but it's expected to be unlocked throughout October.
Fortnitemares 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious editions of Fortnite's Halloween event. The arrival of Five Nights at Freddy's , with its four animatronics and a themed experience, joins a wide array of collaborations that include Freddy Krueger, Slender Man, Beetlejuice, Hollow Knight, and Hazbin Hotel, among many others. With a full month of progressive content, new gameplay mechanics, and a wide variety of cosmetics, the island is preparing for a truly terrifying October.