When is the Fortnitemares Update 2025?
If you’ve been eyeing the spooky build-up in Fortnite lately, you’ll be happy to know the wait’s basically over. The big Fortnitemares 2025 update drops on Thursday, October 9 at 1am PDT / 4am EDT / 9am BST. That’s the moment Epic flicks the switchand yes, the servers will shut down matchmaking about half an hour beforehand. So if you’re mid-match when downtime looms, you’ll have enough time to finish your game before the lights go out. X (formerly Twitter) user @Fortnite teased a thrilling Fortnitemares collaboration with Doja Cat, stating, "It’s her nightmare, we’re just living in it," set to launch tomorrow.
Downtime’s expected to be the usual one-to-two hours, kind of like the last few patches. If my math’s right (and Epic’s on schedule), that means everything should be back up and running by around 3am PDT / 6am EDT / 11am BST. And when it comes back oh boy we’re talking a full injection of Fortnite's chaos into Battle Royale.
Fortnitemares 2025 Release Date and Confirmed Skins
Officially, the event starts October 9, right alongside the update. Epic Games even pushed out an in-game pop-up to make sure you couldn’t miss it. This year’s lineup of collabs is honestly wild—like someone raided a horror convention after hours and smuggled everything into Fortnite. We’ve got:
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Doja Cat as the main event villain (she’s even going to be a boss NPC you can fight).
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Ghostface from Scream, teased with a terrified Peely reflection in his knife.
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Jason Voorhees from Friday the 13th, confirmed through audio teasers.
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The Grabber from The Black Phone.
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Scooby-Doo and the whole gang, plus cosmetics in Rocket League.
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R.E.P.O., the creepy/campy co-op game.
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K-Pop Demon Hunters skins featuring Zoey, Rumi, and Mira with exclusive HUNTR/X cosmetics.
Moon (@x103p) recently shared an exciting update on X, revealing that Doja Cat now has two unique outfits available in Fortnite.
And that’s just the confirmed stuff. Dataminers like HypeX and ShiinaBR have already sprinkled extra leaks: the Scooby-Doo crew in full, Art the Clown from Terrifier, the return of the Chainsaw weapon, rideable horrors, and the mysterious “Jason Voorhees Medallion.”
Will There Be Any Original Fortnitemares Skins?
Absolutely. Epic never does a Fortnitemares without tossing in their own creations. Last year gave us Lexa Hexbringer, and this year looks just as gnarly. So far, leaks point to a butcher in a pig mask (nightmare fuel on stilts), a creepy moth-like humanoid, and twisted remixes of classics like Peely and the wolfman Dire.
Expect more than just those four. Historically, we get anywhere from five to eight new original Fortnite-themed spooky skins each season. Epic likes to keep some under wraps until midway through the event, so don’t be surprised if more pop out from the shadows later this month.
Fortnitemares 2025 Gameplay Changes
Here’s where things get really spicy. Epic’s treating Fortnitemares like a mini-season that shakes up the meta entirely. With Chapter 6 Season 4 reportedly running for three months, this update adds horror weapons and items that could feel almost like a new game mode inside Battle Royale.
So far, the leaks say:
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Jason Voorhees Medallion (function still a mystery—if it’s anything like past medallions, expect buffs or special abilities).
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Mythic version of Ghostface’s knife—likely faster melee or unique damage perks.
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Chainsaw weapon returns, which is as fun (and messy) as it sounds.
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Rideable creatures—perfect for chaotic chase scenes.
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Between the collabs, the originals, and all these gameplay twists, October’s going to feel like Fortnite took a hard left turn into a horror movie. And you know what? That’s exactly what makes Fortnitemares so special.
Disclaimer:
All details about Fortnitemares 2025 are based on announcements and credible leaks from sources like HypeX and ShiinaBR. Event content and release timings are subject to change by Epic Games.
