Fortnite reveals first Fortnitemares 2026 teaser, update drops October 1

Epic Games has posted the first official teaser for Fortnitemares 2026 with the tagline "The Game is Cursed." The Halloween update arrives on October 1, 2026 alongside the v42.30 patch, with new collabs expected, including the rumored Five Nights at Freddy's crossover.

• Teaser posted on the official Fortnite X account with the date 10.1
• Fortnitemares 2026 launches October 1 alongside the v42.30 update
• The teaser follows the glitch theme of the current Override season
• Rumored collabs include Five Nights at Freddy's