Epic Games has confirmed that Five Nights at Freddy's is crossing over into Fortnite as part of Fortnitemares 2026, the battle royale's annual horror event. Eurogamer reported that a new trailer formally announced the collaboration, and Esports.gg said the same trailer dated the crossover to Thursday, October 1, the day Fortnitemares begins.
It's almost showtime! The Fazbear Band has taken over Battle Royale. Face the animatronic animal bosses and survive the night… if you can. Fortnitemares begins 1st October!
What the trailer showed
Eurogamer reported that Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria will appear as a location on the Fortnite map, with Freddy, Bonnie, Chica and Foxy featuring as bosses players can fight. Esports.gg, describing the same 41-second trailer, said players will also be able to transform into the animatronics and pursue opponents, and that the restaurant currently under construction on the island will become Freddy Fazbear's Pizza, complete with security cameras and jump scares. Esports.gg said the extent of those gameplay elements is not yet known.
Esports.gg listed the cosmetics the trailer confirmed, and said the four outfits will be purchasable at some point during the event:
- Freddy Fazbear Outfit, with a Withered alternate style
- Chica The Chicken Outfit, with a Withered alternate style
- Bonnie The Bunny Outfit, with a Withered alternate style
- Foxy The Pirate Fox Outfit, with a Withered alternate style
- Freddy Fazbear Kicks
- Foxy The Pirate and Mr. Cupcake Back Bling
A crossover teased for months
Eurogamer said the collaboration had been expected for some time, with the pizzeria itself appearing on the island during Fortnite's Override season and recent Fortnitemares material hinting at security cameras and Five Nights at Freddy's dialogue. Esports.gg said the event had teased the crossover since the season began.
Neither outlet reported prices for the outfits or a full list of the modes and challenges Fortnitemares 2026 will run alongside the crossover. Esports.gg said the skins may go on sale on October 1, the date Epic gave for the start of the event.
