This year’s Halloween event lets you face off against Chica, Bonnie, and Foxy. Epic Games reveals the kickoff for the spooky Battle Royale crossover.
Epic has officially confirmed that Five Nights at Freddy’s will be part of this year’s Fortnitemares event in Fortnite.
Fazbear’s Pizzeria and Animatronic Bosses: Here’s What’s in Store for the Crossover
Rumors have been swirling for months. A new trailer finally confirms it: Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria is coming to the map as a brand-new location. There, Freddy, Bonnie, Chica, and Foxy await as full-fledged bosses you can battle.
“It’s almost time for the show!” Epic announced. “The Fazbear Band has taken over Battle Royale. Face off against the animatronic animal bosses and survive the night… if you’ve got what it takes. Fortnitemares launches on October 1!”
An Open Secret: Teasers During the Override Season Hinted at an FNAF Event
Many fans had already been expecting this crossover. After all, the pizzeria had already appeared on the island during the Override Season. Plus, the developers dropped hints beforehand in the form of security cameras and FNAF dialogue.
The annual horror event Fortnite Mares 2026 kicks off on October 1.
Back in the summer, Epic Games settled a legal dispute with a former contractor who was alleged to have leaked Fortnite information. Former contractor Hayden Cohen accepted a corresponding court order. This strictly prohibits him from “possessing, accessing, using, or disclosing confidential information or trade secrets of Epic.” Of course, this also includes a ban on passing such sensitive details on to third parties.
