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Fortnite Confirms KPop Demon Hunters Takeover With Demon Rush Launching Oct. 2

Epic casts the tie-in as Fortnitemares’ centerpiece, anchored by a new mode with creator tools to match.

Overview

  • Epic says Demon Rush, a Horde Rush variant starring HUNTR/X, runs Oct. 2 to Nov. 1, with an in‑game countdown pointing to a 4 a.m. ET start.
  • Rumi, Mira and Zoey outfits arrive as the HUNTR/X bundle in the Item Shop on Oct. 2 alongside emotes and other cosmetics tied to the film.
  • Players can use film-inspired gear and perks, including Rumi’s Empowered Sword, Zoey’s Golden Bubble Shield and quest rewards like Mira’s X‑tra Spicy Ramyeon.
  • Creators gain access on Oct. 2 to licensed KPop Demon Hunters assets in UEFN and Creative to build and publish themed islands immediately.
  • Epic’s reveal follows days of accurate leaks about Fortnitemares, with leakers noting only HUNTR/X are included while other characters remain unconfirmed.