# Fortnite Fortnitemares 2026 event updates > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/fortnite-fortnitemares-2026-event-updates > Updated: 2026-10-06T06:22:11.000Z. Sources: 44. Developments: 4. Epic Games has launched the Fortnitemares 2026 event, which runs from October 1 through November 1. The event coincides with the Chapter 7 Season 4 Override and features a significant horror-themed overhaul of the game. A central component of the season is the ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ collaboration. Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria has been added as a new Point of Interest on the map, where players can encounter animatronic bosses including Freddy Fazbear, Bonnie, Chica, and Foxy. A unique gameplay mechanic allows players to possess the bodies of these defeated animatronics to navigate the map. The collaboration also includes character skins with ‘Withered’ styles and themed accessories like Chica’s Cupcake. Further horror collaborations have been introduced, including Freddy Krueger from ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’. In the ‘Nightmare Neighborhood’ area, defeating Krueger grants players the ‘Freddy’s Nightmare’ ability, which facilitates teleportation for close-quarters combat. Additional featured franchises include ‘Hazbin Hotel’, ‘Black Clover’, ‘Hollow Knight’, ‘Beetlejuice’, and ‘Stranger Things’. The update introduces new equipment, such as the Scuotiossa and the Bonerattler submachine guns, and the pumpkin pallet shotgun. Gameplay is further enhanced by ‘cursed cartridge Overrides’ that grant abilities like invisibility or damage boosts. Players can also participate in the returning ‘Horde Rush’ limited-time mode and ‘Power Hour’ events to earn rewards, such as Sprites or the free ‘Jack-a-Nap’ skin through specific in-game quests. On October 6, Epic Games released update 1.000.234 to address bugs introduced by the event. This patch included balance adjustments, such as increasing the movement speed of ‘Freddy’s Nightmare’, improving the accuracy of ‘Dual Fiend Hunters’, and reducing damage from ‘Rebecca’s Guns’ to structures. Developers noted that future patches will address issues regarding the ‘Mega Buster’s’ charged shot, weak point visibility, and vehicle keyboard bindings. ## Claims - The Fortnitemares event begins on October 1, 2026. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Epic Games confirmed a collaboration with Five Nights at Freddy’s. (single source) - The Fazbear Band will be featured in the Battle Royale mode. (single source) - Resident Evil cosmetics have returned to the Fortnite Item Shop after a three-year absence. (single source) - Current Resident Evil cosmetics include Leon Kennedy, Claire Redfield, Chris Redfield, Jill Valentine, and Grace Ashcroft. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-06: Epic Games releases Fortnite update to fix Fortnitemares bugs Epic Games has released a Fortnite update to fix bugs from the Fortnitemares event and introduced a promotion for the Gold Punk skin via Fortnite Gift Cards. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/epic-games-releases-fortnite-update-to-fix-fortnitemares-bugs ### 2026-10-01: Fortnite launches Fortnitemares 2026 Halloween event Epic Games has launched Fortnitemares 2026 in Fortnite, featuring Halloween-themed content and collaborations with Five Nights at Freddy’s, Freddy Krueger, and Hazbin Hotel. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fortnite-launches-fortnitemares-halloween-event-with-horror-collaborations ### 2026-09-27: Fortnite confirms Five Nights at Freddy’s crossover for Fortnitemares 2026 Epic Games confirmed a Five Nights at Freddy’s crossover for Fortnite’s Fortnitemares event starting October 1, 2026, featuring new map locations, animatronic bosses, and character skins. 32 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fortnite-announces-five-nights-at-freddys-collaboration-for-fortnitemares ### 2026-09-24: Epic Games confirms Fortnitemares 2026 start date Epic Games has announced that Fortnitemares 2026 will begin on October 1, featuring new game modes, themed loot, and potential collaborations like Five Nights at Freddy’s. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/epic-games-confirms-fortnitemares-2026-start-date --- Cite as: Fortnite Fortnitemares 2026 event updates. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/fortnite-fortnitemares-2026-event-updates