It’s that time of year again. Finally, after all the teasing, the 2026 edition of Fortnitemares has come to Fortnite. And with it, the expected (and unexpected) crossovers, which are further revealed in the latest gameplay trailer, which includes skins for Hazbin Hotel, Dek from Predator Badlands, Five Nights at Freddy’s, Slender Man, The Purge, Beetlejuice, and of course, Freddy Krueger.
When is Freddy Krueger entering Fortnite? October 2!
Drop into Freaky Fields or the new Nightmare Neighborhood POI, where Freddy is waiting. Defeat him to claim Freddy’s Nightmare, which let you teleport into range and slash opponents. Reveal enemies with the new Bonerattler SMG, and take aim with returning weapons like the Wood Stake Shotgun and Pumpkin Launcher.
Activate cursed cartridge Overrides that grant invisibility while sprinting, boost damage at low health, or conceal your squad as Halloween props. Take on Five Nights at Freddy’s animatronic bosses to possess one and terrorize the map.
The Horde Rush LTM is back, and on October 8 an updated Nitemare Island arrives in Reload alongside the Stranger Things and Squid Grounds maps.
Outfits from Five Nights at Freddy’s show battle damage and are live in the Shop now. Throughout October, fans will get the opportunity to snag outfits based on A Nightmare on Elm Street, Black Clover, Hollow Knight, 99 Nights in the Forest, Hazbin Hotel, The Purge, Obsession, Slender Man, Beetlejuice, Predator: Badlands, and Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights!
Here’s the content roadmap for October…
