‘Hazbin Hotel’ Officially Returns This Month With New Release
Hazbin Hotel characters are joining Fortnite’s Fortnitemares 2026 event this October, bringing Charlie Morningstar, Vaggie and Alastor into the game. The crossover puts the animated series’ redemption-minded characters into a battle royale where survival is the priority, offering fans an unexpected way to see them interact with other fictional worlds.
Epic Games has confirmed themed outfits and accessories will arrive during the month, but has not announced an exact release date. The wider Halloween lineup includes Five Nights at Freddy’s, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Beetlejuice and Hollow Knight. Fortnitemares also features the Nightmare Neighborhood area, where players can defeat Freddy Krueger to unlock a teleporting attack, alongside the returning Pumpkin Launcher and modes including Battle Royale, Horde Rush and Reload.
- Hazbin Hotel joins Fortnite’s Fortnitemares 2026 this October.
- Charlie, Vaggie and Alastor are included.
- Epic has not confirmed the items’ release date.
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Hazbin Hotel is an animated series set in Hell, following characters attempting to reform themselves and earn redemption. The show centres on Charlie Morningstar and a cast of supernatural figures, using dark humour to explore themes of personal growth and second chances.
Fortnite is a free-to-play battle royale game with hundreds of millions of players worldwide, where competitors fight to survive until only one remains. Fortnitemares is the game's annual Halloween-themed event, featuring limited-time game modes, special locations and cosmetic items inspired by horror franchises and characters.
Major entertainment franchises regularly partner with Fortnite to bring their characters into the game through exclusive outfits and themed cosmetics. These crossovers allow both the franchises and the game to reach broader audiences, introducing existing fans to millions of new players and exposing gaming audiences to the original series.