Epic Games has begun stirring excitement for Fortnitemares 2025, the highly anticipated annual Halloween event in Fortnite. This year’s celebration promises to be one of the biggest yet, with three headline collaborations that bring together iconic characters from horror, animation, and co-op survival gaming.
Fortnitemares has always transformed the battle island into a haunted playground each October, complete with chilling visuals, eerie map changes, and limited-time modes. Past events featured legendary horror icons like Leatherface and Billy the Puppet. But 2025’s lineup is turning out to be even more ambitious, expanding Fortnite’s crossover universe into new territory.
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The Scream Collaboration: Ghostface Enters the Island
The first teaser confirmed that Ghostface, the masked killer from Scream, is making his way to Fortnite. The promotional image shows Ghostface brandishing his signature knife, reflecting Peely’s terrified expression on its blade.
This addition follows Fortnite’s tradition of embracing horror icons during Fortnitemares, and players can expect themed cosmetics — possibly including a Ghostface skin, weapon wrap, and back bling inspired by the Scream franchise. Given Epic’s past collaborations, it wouldn’t be surprising if the knife itself becomes a new mythic melee weapon tied to the event’s limited-time modes.
Mystery Inc. Joins the Fun: Scooby-Doo x Fortnite
The second crossover brings an unexpected twist — a collaboration with Hanna-Barbera’s Scooby-Doo. The teaser shows the entire Mystery Inc. team — Scooby, Shaggy, Velma, Daphne, and Fred — alongside Fortnite’s iconic Supply Llama, caught in a tangle of thorny vines.
Fans are already speculating about a Mystery Machine vehicle skin or even an in-game event featuring ghost-hunting missions. If past collaborations are any indication, these skins could appear as part of Wave 1 of the Fortnitemares item shop rotation when the event officially begins on October 9, 2025.
Enter R.E.P.O.: A Modern Horror Crossover
The third reveal ties into the co-op horror game R.E.P.O. by Semiwork, a PC title currently in early access. The teaser poster shows R.E.P.O.’s protagonists being chased by Fortnite zombies bursting through a door — a clever fusion of both universes.
This collaboration is expected to bring new co-op challenges and cosmetic bundles inspired by R.E.P.O.’s gritty survival tone. It could even introduce a short-term limited mode themed around extraction gameplay, bridging the mechanics between the two games.
Event Timeline and What to Expect
Epic Games is gearing up to launch Fortnitemares 2025 on October 9, with a second content wave on October 23. The event will run through November 1, aligning with the end of Chapter 6 Season 4.
Players can expect:
- Map Transformations: Haunted landmarks, cobwebs, pumpkins, and Halloween-themed POIs.
- Two Waves of Skins: Wave 1 (October 9) introduces the main collaborations; Wave 2 (October 23) adds Poppy Playtime and other spooky sets.
- New Gameplay Items: Possible mythic weapons tied to Ghostface and event-exclusive loot.
- Original Fortnitemares Skins: Epic usually rolls out several new Fortnite-original spooky skins alongside the collaborations.
While Ghostface, Scooby-Doo, and R.E.P.O. headline the teasers, rumors suggest even more surprises may be on the way. Leaks have hinted at appearances from Jason Voorhees (Friday the 13th) and Art the Clown (Terrifier), though these have yet to be confirmed.
Additionally, pop star Doja Cat and Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters are expected to play roles within the event, with the latter already appearing in Fortnite’s early October update. Play Now!
