Updated: October 2, 2026 
Note: This article was updated on October 2nd, with the latest available quests and rewards in Fortnitemares 2026.
Fortnitemares 2026 adds 26 new Nitemare quests to Fortnite, and finishing them earns you free rewards like cosmetics and a nice pile of XP, including the free Jack-A-Nape skin. This guide lists all 26 quests in Fortnitemares 2026 and the rewards you can get.
All 26 Fortnitemares 2026 Quests
The Nitemare quests were first introduced on October 1st, 2026, and will continue to add new quests on October 8th and in the upcoming weeks. Here are all the quests and how to complete them:
1. Battle Royale Nitemare One Quests
The very first Battle Royale Nitemare quests went live on October 1st, and each one gives 15,000 XP:
| Quest | How to Complete |
|---|---|
| Smash a Pumpkin Chest to find a Sprite (1) | Find one of the new Pumpkin Chests and break it open until you get a Sprite |
| Damage opponents with the Bonerattler SMG (500) | Deal 500 total damage to opponents with the Bonerattler SMG |
| Restore health or gain shields with consumables (500) | Restore health or shields using items like bandages or shield potions |
| Search containers at Named Locations (20) | Open chests and ammo boxes in named locations on the map, such as Nightmare Neighborhood, Wonkeeland, Stone Sanctum, and more |
2. Battle Royale Nitemare Two Quests
The second Battle Royale Nitemare quests will be available on October 8th, 2026.
3. Horde Rush Nitemare One Quests
The first Horde Rush Nitemare One has also been available since October 1st, and they worth 15,000 XP each.
| Quest | How to Complete |
|---|---|
| Choose Perks while in a match (15) | Pick perks during your matches |
| Purchase a starter kit from a Vending Machine (1) | Use a Vending Machine on the island to buy one starter kit |
| Collect Cube Monster Parts (500) | Beat Cube Monsters and grab their parts |
4. Horde Rush Nitemare Two Quests
The second Horde Rush Nitemare quests will be available on October 8th.
5. Reload Nitemare One Quests
The Reload Nitemare One 1uests will be available on October 8th.
All Fortnitemares 2026 Rewards
There are 26 Nitemare quests in total, and you don't need to finish them in a set order. Each completed quest pushes your overall progress forward, and rewards unlock at certain totals. Progress carries over between modes. You can work on quests in Battle Royale, Zero Build, Horde Rush, or Reload, and switch whenever you like. That means you never get stuck in a mode you don't enjoy.
Here is the list of all rewards for completing Fortnitemares 2026 quests:
| Quests Completed | Image | RewRewardard |
|---|---|---|
| 2 |  | Jack-A-Nape Banner Icon |
| 5 |  | The Clockwork Ape Loading Screen |
| 8 |  | Wind-Up Key Backbling |
| 12 |  | Monkey Biz Emoji |
| 16 |  | Jack-a-Spray |
| 20 |  | Jack's Tambourine Pickaxe |
| 24 |  | Tambourine Surprise Emoji |
| 26 |  | Jack-A-Nape Skin |
That covers all the Fortnitemares 2026 quests and rewards. A new batch of quests will go live on October 8th, so make sure to keep an eye on this page to see them all and plan ahead so you can claim the free skin.
FAQs
There are 26 in total. You need to complete all of them for the Jack-A-Nape skin.
Yes. Progress carries over between Battle Royale, Zero Build, Horde Rush, and Reload.
The next batch of quests is scheduled for October 8.
