Fortnite is going all-in on Halloween this year, and honestly, it’s starting to look more like a pop-culture horror convention than a battle royale. The annual Fortnitemares 2025 event isn’t just spooky – it’s absolutely jam-packed with crossovers, maybe more than we’ve ever seen in a single event.
From music stars to horror icons, Epic seems determined to turn the island into a full-blown nightmare zone (in the best possible way).
Collabs, Leaks And Chaos: What’s Coming and When
Leaks from @SpushFNBR have already revealed most of the incoming skins – though a few mysterious ones are still floating around in the fog. Here’s how the schedule currently looks, so you can plan your V-Bucks budget (or panic accordingly):
- Doja Cat – October 9 (yes, today)
- Ghostface from Scream – October 10
- Shaggy & Scooby-Doo – October 11
- Mystery Machine Vehicle – October 14
- The Grabber from The Black Phone – October 16
- Jason Voorhees from Friday the 13th – October 17
- Velma, Daphne & Fred – October 18
It’s a wild lineup – part horror fest, part nostalgia trip.
Four More Skins Lurking in the Shadows
Not everything is out in the open yet. There are still four collabs with no confirmed release date, and they’re pretty interesting picks:
- Art the Clown (Terrifier)
- Wednesday Addams (modeled after Jenna Ortega’s version)
- R.E.P.O., from a game that most players have probably never heard of
- Poppy Playtime, from the 2021 indie horror hit
Epic’s definitely stretching its crossover muscles this year, dipping into some seriously creepy territory.
Horror Icons Still Missing from Fortnite
Even with this year’s flood of collabs, there are still plenty of classic horror faces missing from Fortnite’s growing museum of madness. Fans have been calling for these legends to make an appearance next:
- Freddy Krueger
- Jigsaw
- Pennywise
- Pinhead
- Chucky (probably as a backpack or reactive back bling)
- Hannibal Lecter
- Slenderman
- Pyramid Head
- Silent Hill Nurses
- The Last of Us Clickers
- Lady Dimitrescu
Given Epic’s recent streak, it wouldn’t be surprising if a few of these icons creep their way into the game next Halloween.
The Doja Cat Incident Everyone’s Talking About
Among all the jump scares, Doja Cat’s arrival has been the biggest shock – and not just because of her outfit. She’s reportedly a boss on the map, which is wild enough. But the real horror came when Fortnite’s official Twitter account posted a very NSFW tweet linked to her promo.
Doja Cat later clarified that she didn’t write it, blaming Epic for the mishap. It turns out the tweet was part of a batch of pre-written posts that somehow got mixed up – causing a brief but hilarious PR mess that the internet couldn’t stop laughing about.
It was pure chaos, but also peak Fortnitemares energy.
Final Thoughts: Fortnite’s Halloween Evolution
Fortnite’s Halloween events have always been fun, but this year’s Fortnitemares feels like a turning point – one where pop culture, music, and horror finally collide in a single, chaotic celebration.
Between the movie monsters, animated classics, and celebrity drops, it’s clear Epic isn’t holding back anymore. Whether you’re into Friday the 13th or Scooby-Doo, there’s something on the island for every kind of fan – and a few nightmares waiting for everyone else.
So grab your glider and a flashlight. This Halloween, Fortnite’s island belongs to the monsters.
