The wait for the Phantom Thieves is almost over. Epic Games has confirmed that the Persona 5 crossover is coming to Fortnite on Friday, September 25, 2026.
The release date was revealed through a new cinematic teaser. Epic kept the actual cosmetics under wraps, showing only silhouettes, so most of the details about the upcoming skins still come from datamined files.
This crossover has been teased for weeks. Joker appeared in the key art for Chapter 7 Season 4: Override, while Atlus also released its own teaser trailer. However, Persona 5 content didn’t arrive when the season launched. Now, we finally have an official release date.
When Does the Persona 5 Fortnite Collab Go Live?
The Persona 5 cosmetics will reportedly be available through the Fortnite Item Shop, meaning players can grab them when the shop refreshes on September 25 at 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET.
Players in the Americas will get access on September 25, while most other regions will see the crossover arrive on September 26 because of the time difference.
| Region | Local date and time |
|---|---|
| US Pacific | September 25, 5:00 PM |
| US Eastern | September 25, 8:00 PM |
| Brazil | September 25, 9:00 PM |
| United Kingdom | September 26, 1:00 AM |
| Central Europe | September 26, 2:00 AM |
| India | September 26, 5:30 AM |
| Japan | September 26, 9:00 AM |
| South Korea | September 26, 9:00 AM |
| Australia (Sydney) | September 26, 10:00 AM |
| New Zealand | September 26, 12:00 PM |
Is Joker in the Fortnite Battle Pass?
No, not according to the information available right now.
Some early datamined information suggested that Joker could have been tied to a Battle Pass slot. However, the crossover is now expected to launch through the Item Shop instead.
Epic hasn’t confirmed any Battle Pass connection, so it’s best to wait for the official cosmetics to appear before treating the earlier reports as accurate.
Every Leaked Persona 5 Skin in Fortnite
Epic hasn’t officially revealed the cosmetics yet. The following lineup comes from datamined Fortnite files, so the details should be treated as leaks until Epic puts the items in the shop.
- Joker: His classic Phantom Thief outfit, reportedly with a second Dancing in Starlight style
- Ann Takamaki: Her Panther outfit, also reportedly getting a Dancing in Starlight style
- Morgana Sidekick: A companion cosmetic rather than a playable outfit
- Morgana Bus: Morgana’s van form, reportedly coming as a vehicle cosmetic
The Dancing in Starlight styles are particularly interesting for Persona fans. They reference the Persona spin-off rhythm games and give the crossover some extra variety beyond the main Persona 5 RPG.
The silhouettes shown in Epic’s teaser also appear to match the leaked lineup. Fans have identified shapes resembling Joker, Ann, and Morgana, which lines up with the information found in the game files.
Is Morgana Coming to Fortnite?
A Morgana Sprite was added to Fortnite’s files in the September 17 update.
Sprites are the small floating companions introduced in recent Fortnite seasons. Based on the usual release pattern, the Morgana Sprite could become available roughly a day before the main crossover, potentially around Thursday, September 24.
That timing hasn’t been officially confirmed, though, so players should treat it as a possibility rather than a guaranteed release date.
Are the Other Phantom Thieves Coming?
Not with the initial release, based on the current leaks.
The datamined information only points to Joker and Ann as playable outfits. That means the first wave doesn’t appear to include other members of the Phantom Thieves such as:
- Ryuji Sakamoto
- Makoto Niijima
- Futaba Sakura
- Yusuke Kitagawa
- Haru Okumura
Epic hasn’t announced a second Persona wave either, so anything beyond the initial lineup is speculation for now.
It’s a smaller roster than some Persona fans may have expected. Still, Epic has brought characters back in later crossover waves before, and the Persona franchise has plenty of other characters that could eventually make the jump to Fortnite.
What Epic Still Hasn’t Confirmed
There are still several important details we don’t know ahead of the crossover’s release:
- V-Bucks prices for the individual outfits
- Whether there will be a discounted Persona 5 bundle
- The complete contents of each cosmetic set
- Pickaxes, Back Blings, emotes, and other accessories
- Whether a second wave of Persona cosmetics is planned
Fortnite crossover outfits often fall somewhere around the 1,500 to 2,000 V-Bucks range, but Epic hasn’t announced the prices for these particular items.
Why the Persona 5 Fortnite Crossover Matters
Persona 5 has become one of the most recognizable JRPGs of the past decade, with Joker becoming particularly well known outside the Persona series.
Joker has already appeared in major crossover projects, including Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, but his arrival in Fortnite puts the Phantom Thieves in one of gaming’s biggest crossover platforms.
The Persona collaboration also fits neatly into Chapter 7 Season 4: Override, which has placed a major focus on gaming crossovers. Sonic the Hedgehog, Tetris, and Roblox hit 99 Nights in the Forest have all been part of the season’s crossover lineup.
Persona 5 was teased alongside that wave but didn’t arrive at launch. With Epic now confirming September 25, that wait is finally coming to an end.
Bottom Line
If you’re waiting for Joker and the Phantom Thieves to arrive in Fortnite, September 25 is the date to remember.
The crossover is expected to hit the Item Shop around the 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET shop reset, with Joker, Ann, Morgana, and the Morgana Bus currently making up the leaked lineup.
Just remember that Epic hasn’t officially revealed the cosmetics or their prices yet. Once the Item Shop goes live, we’ll have the confirmed details, including the final outfits, accessories, prices, and bundle information.
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