Overview
Fortnitemares 2026 is Fortnite’s annual Halloween event, officially releasing on October 1, 2026. This year’s lineup is one of the biggest horror crossovers the game has ever done.
Fortnitemares 2026 collabs
- Five Nights at Freddy’s (FNaF)
- Freddy Krueger (A Nightmare on Elm Street)
- Slender Man
- The Purge
- Black Clover
- Beetlejuice
- Obsession (the horror film)
Start date
The Fortnitemares 2026 update goes live on October 1, 2026. Expect new skins in the Item Shop, Halloween-themed map changes and limited-time quests through October.
Frequently asked questions
When does Fortnitemares 2026 start?
October 1, 2026.
Is Slender Man in Fortnitemares 2026?
Yes — Slender Man is confirmed as part of the lineup.
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