Epic Games has officially confirmed that Fortnite will team up with South Park on January 9, 2026. The crossover lands with the v39.20 update and brings the long-running animated series’ humor and characters to the battle royale island.
After the strong reception of The Simpsons mini-season, this collaboration shapes up as one of Fortnite’s biggest animated crossovers yet. Epic plans to roll out multiple skins, a sidekick companion, and at least one new mythic item.
Here is everything confirmed and reliably reported so far.
Fortnite South Park Release Date
The Fortnite x South Park collaboration launches on Thursday, January 9, 2026, alongside the v39.20 update.
Trusted Fortnite insiders, including HYPEX and ShiinaBR, report that the event will introduce five playable character skins at launch.
Confirmed South Park Skins
- Eric Cartman
- Stan Marsh
- Kyle Broflovski
- Kenny McCormick
- Butters Stotch
To match Fortnite’s gameplay standards, the characters will use mech-style suits. Epic has used this approach before to maintain consistent hitboxes while preserving each character’s recognizable look.
Towelie Sidekick Companion
One of the more surprising additions is Towelie as a sidekick companion.
In the South Park series, Towelie’s personality often pushes boundaries. For Fortnite, Epic is expected to present a sanitized version of the character that fits the game’s age rating. This follows Epic’s established pattern with mature franchises, where humor remains but explicit elements stay out.
Stick of Truth Mythic Item
The collaboration also introduces the Stick of Truth as a mythic-tier item.
Epic has not revealed the item’s exact function yet. However, multiple leakers suggest it may interact with storm mechanics, possibly altering storm movement or behavior during a match.
Fortnite usually ties mythic items to boss encounters, so the Stick of Truth could drop from a South Park-themed boss during the event.
South Park Mini-Pass and Pricing
Like recent crossover events, the South Park collaboration will likely include a Mini-Pass, offering both free and premium cosmetic rewards.
Expected Pricing (Based on Recent Events)
- Individual skins: Around 1,500 V-Bucks each
- Bundle: Estimated 3,000+ V-Bucks, discounted compared to buying separately
- Mini-Pass premium track: Roughly 1,000 V-Bucks
According to leaks, Butters Stotch may serve as the premium Mini-Pass reward. The event title, “Born in Chaos,” appears to reference his alter ego, Professor Chaos, which fits neatly with Fortnite’s themed progression style.
Fan-Speculated Additions
While not confirmed, the community continues to speculate about extra content that could appear during the event:
- Randy Marsh skin (one of the most requested characters)
- “Oh my God, they killed Kenny!” emote or voice line
- South Park-themed weapons or consumables
- Map changes inspired by locations like South Park Elementary
Epic has not confirmed any of these yet, so they remain speculation until official announcements arrive.
Final Thoughts
The Fortnite x South Park collaboration brings two cultural heavyweights together at the right time. With confirmed skins, a sidekick companion, a mythic item, and a Mini-Pass, this crossover looks substantial without feeling bloated.
If Epic sticks to its usual rollout strategy, more official details should surface closer to the v39.20 update. Until then, January 9, 2026, stands as the date when Cartman, Kenny, and company drop into Fortnite’s ever-growing multiverse.
Stay tuned for updates as Epic shares more about the event.
