When Will Fortnite Fortnitemares 2024 Take Place? Leaks & All We Know So Far

Fortnitemares is an annual Halloween event in Fortnite, and recent leaks have revealed the expected release date and potential content for the 2024 version.

Throughout the year, Fortnite players are treated to various seasonal events such as Winterfest and Sweat Summer. However, one event that is highly anticipated is the Halloween event, known for its complete takeover of the map and thrilling crossovers.

As we near the scary holiday season, here is all the information we have about Fortnitemares 2024.

Fortnitemares 2024 Halloween Event Date

According to a reliable leaker, HYPEX, Fortnitemares 2024 will commence on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. The 31.30 update is expected to be released on October 1, marking the beginning of the build-up to the Halloween event. The event itself will start two weeks later.

This aligns with the timeline of previous years, as the 2023 edition commenced on October 10 and concluded on November 3.

It is important to remember that this information is currently based on a leak, but we can expect to receive more information towards the end of Chapter 5 Season 4. We will make sure to update this section with official details as soon as they are announced by Epic Games.

Fortnite began testing the 31.30 update, dropping October 1st, and should start leading up to Fortnitemares 🔥The full Fortnitemares update (30.40) drops October 15th ‼️ pic.twitter.com/903gsZ4n4V

— HYPEX (@HYPEX) August 20, 2024

Fortnitemares 2024: What’s in Store

Map changes
Halloween weapons
Crossovers
Quests
New boss NPCs

Although no announcements have been made for Fortnite’s Fortnitemares 2024 event, we can anticipate it to once again dominate the game based on past years. The map will most likely undergo a spooky transformation, featuring Halloween-themed decorations throughout POIs and weapons such as the Pumpkin Launcher.

It has been uncovered that an unknown adversary with the codename ‘PB’ will be making an appearance on the island soon. While there is limited information available about this boss, ‘Wensoing’ has stated that they will be dropping a Legendary Pumpkin Launcher, Wood Stake Shotgun, and Flowberry Fizz.

Upcoming Fortnitemares Boss: “PB”They will drop a legendary Wood Stake Shotgun, legendary Pumpkin Launcher and Flowberry FizzNote that the codename “PB”are the initials to the actual name of the boss! (example: EF = Emma Frost)#Fortnite pic.twitter.com/KPL5rIbBAG

— Wenso (@Wensoing) August 19, 2024

Possible Crossover Between Fortnite and Friday the 13th

Additionally, speculation has arisen that a Friday the 13th crossover may be included in the event. The source of these rumors is the social media account ‘JasonUniverse13’, which started following Fortnite on X shortly after the franchise revealed intentions to broaden its scope.

For years, fans have been eagerly anticipating the possibility of main character Jason Vorhees being added as a skin, and recent speculation only adds to their excitement.

Rest assured, we have yet to receive any official updates from Epic themselves. As we approach the anticipated release date, be sure to stay tuned for any new information.

In the interim, there are numerous Marvel-inspired skins to discover within the Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 4 Battle Pass, along with Weekly Quests to fulfill and NPCs to encounter.