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Five Nights at Freddy’s is coming to Fortnite for Fortnitemares
Epic Games has confirmed that Five Nights at Freddy’s will feature in Fortnite’s 2026 Fortnitemares event. Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria will appear on the Battle Royale map, while Freddy, Bonnie, Chica and Foxy will act as animatronic bosses, making the crossover a major part of the game’s Halloween-themed content.
Fortnitemares begins on 1 October 2026, following months of rumours, teasers and earlier appearances linked to the pizzeria, security cameras and FNAF dialogue. The article also notes that Epic recently settled a legal case with former contractor Hayden Cohen, who agreed not to access, use or disclose the company’s confidential or trade-secret information.
In short
- Five Nights at Freddy’s is coming to Fortnite.
- Four animatronic bosses will feature in Battle Royale.
- Fortnitemares 2026 starts on 1 October.
Explained simply
Five Nights at Freddy's is a survival horror video game series centred around a haunted pizza restaurant staffed by animatronic characters. Created in 2014, it has grown into a major multimedia franchise with games, merchandise and films that has attracted millions of fans worldwide.
Fortnite is a globally popular free-to-play online game where up to 100 players compete on a shared map until one player or team remains. Fortnitemares is its annual Halloween event, which features temporary attractions and crossovers with other popular games, films and television shows.
Crossovers like this allow established franchises to reach new audiences through popular gaming platforms, whilst giving current players access to familiar characters and settings. Such collaborations have become a standard feature of modern online games.