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Epic Sets Oct. 9 Launch for Fortnitemares 2025, Bringing Scooby-Doo and Jason to Fortnite

Epic pairs licensed horror icons with a staggered Reload map rollout for Early Access Cup standouts.

Overview

  • Update 37.50 deploys to all platforms at 4 a.m. ET on Thursday, Oct. 9, with matchmaking paused about 30 minutes beforehand and server downtime to follow.
  • Epic has confirmed multiple skins, including the Scooby-Doo collaboration and Jason Voorhees, while other cosmetics such as Ghostface, Terrifier and Huggy Wuggy are reported by leakers.
  • Battle Royale receives seasonal map decorations, new and unvaulted items, and event quests, plus a Festival Season 11 Music Pass and a Blitz update, with the event running through the end of Chapter 6 — Season 4.
  • A new Fortnite Reload map becomes available early to players who finished in the top 25% of the Early Access Cup, with a wider release expected later in October.
  • Leaks also indicate Leatherface’s rideable Chainsaw and a Jason Voorhees Medallion will feature in the event, though Epic has not fully detailed these items.