FNAF Coming Fortnitemares 2026 – Release Date, Skins, and More

Fortnitemares 2026 is going to be the biggest Halloween event in Fortnite. Epic Games just officially confirmed the FNAF crossover inside Fortnitemares 2026, and the trailer already has a lot to unpack about what's actually coming to the game. Here is when FNAF is coming to Fortnitemares 2026, release date and timings, skins, cosmetics, and other details.

When Is FNAF Coming to Fortnitemares 2026

The FNAF x Fortnite collab launches on Thursday, October 1st, 2026, alongside the full Fortnitemares 2026 seasonal update. According to Epic, the update goes live in the morning, but an exact time hasn't been locked in just yet.

The table below shows the local launch date and estimated time based on Epic’s usual server update schedule. We’ll update the exact times once Epic officially confirms them:

Here is the countdown timer for the collaboration:

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Everything New in FNAF Collab in Fortnitemares 2026

The collab brings an actual new location to the island, animatronic bosses, and several cosmetics straight from the original game.

1. Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria POI

Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria is officially coming to the battle royale island as a new POI, and it's going to be more than just a themed building to loot. The four animatronics will appear there as NPC bosses that you can fight.

The pizzeria was actually teased earlier during Fortnite's Override season, when the building quietly appeared on the island without much explanation. On top of that, previous Fortnitemares events were already dropping hints with security cameras and FNAF-style in-game dialogue. So if you were watching closely, this was coming.

2. FNAF Fortnite Skins and Cosmetics

Four skins are confirmed for the collab, all based on the classic original animatronics from the first Five Nights at Freddy's game. Here's what's been confirmed through the trailer:

The Freddy Fazbear skin is the one to watch. It's reactive, meaning parts of his face actually animate during gameplay, mimicking the jumpscare effect from the games.

Is There a FNAF Mode in Fortnite

The trailer hints at something bigger than just a POI. There's a clip that looks like a night shift survival experience inside the pizzeria, where players are fending off animatronics while trying to stay alive. One shot even shows what appears to be a player taking control of an animatronic and using it to go after other players.

That kind of mechanic, where you either survive or become the threat, would be a fresh twist on what Fortnitemares usually bring to the battle royale island. But to be clear, Epic hasn't officially confirmed a separate FNAF mode. What you're seeing could be boss mechanics within the standard battle royale, or it could be a dedicated limited-time mode.

The collab is less than a week away at this point. If you're a long-time FNAF fan or just want something different to do during Fortnitemares 2026, the Pizzeria POI and the boss fights alone should make the October 1 update worth logging in for.