When is Fortnitemares 2026?

Fortnitemares launched on October 1, 2026 and runs until November 1, 2026, according to Epic and Dexerto.

What is the Bonerattler SMG?

Epic describes it as a new SMG that reveals enemies. It appears in the Battle Royale Fortnitemares content.

Which modes have Fortnitemares content?

Epic names Battle Royale, Horde Rush and Reload.

Fortnitemares 2026 Guide: Dates, Crossovers and New Items

Fortnitemares 2026 started on October 1 and runs until November 1. It brings spooky changes to the map, boss fights, new weapons and a long list of crossover outfits. The details below come from Epic's official event post, with the date window confirmed by Dexerto.

Key takeaways

Event window: October 1 to November 1, 2026.
Content is in Battle Royale, Horde Rush and Reload.
New Battle Royale items include the Bonerattler SMG, and the Wood Stake Shotgun and Pumpkin Launcher return.
Nightmare Neighborhood is a new location with a Freddy Krueger boss.

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What is new in Battle Royale

Freaky Fields and a new Nightmare Neighborhood location.
Freddy Krueger boss: beating him gives a Freddy's Nightmare teleport-slash item.
Bonerattler SMG that reveals enemies.
The Wood Stake Shotgun and Pumpkin Launcher are back.
Cursed-cartridge Overrides and Five Nights at Freddy's animatronic bosses that you can possess after defeating them.

Crossover outfits

Epic lists Five Nights at Freddy's (live now), A Nightmare on Elm Street, Black Clover, Hollow Knight, 99 Nights in the Forest, Hazbin Hotel, The Purge, Obsession, Slender Man, Beetlejuice, Predator: Badlands and Universal Halloween Horror Nights. Outfits roll out through October, so not everything is there on day one.

Quests and rewards

Dexerto reports a Jack-A-Nape reward track with weekly Nitemare Quests. Finish them before October 31 to be safe, and two more Sprites arrive on October 15. This detail comes from one outlet.

A note for parents

Many of these crossovers come from horror franchises. Fortnite is rated ESRB T, but some outfits and bosses are creepy. If your child is sensitive, see our parents guide.