Fortnitemares 2025 officially launches on Thursday, October 9th, 2025, bringing the biggest Halloween event in Fortnite history with collaborations including Scooby-Doo, Jason Voorhees, Ghostface, and Doja Cat as the main boss. The event begins with maintenance at 1:00 AM PDT / 4:00 AM EDT / 9:00 AM BST, with servers expected back online around 3:00 AM PDT / 6:00 AM EDT / 11:00 AM BST, running until November 1st, 2025.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Release Date | October 9, 2025 |
| Maintenance Start | 1:00 AM PDT / 4:00 AM EDT / 9:00 AM BST |
| Expected Live Time | 3:00 AM PDT / 6:00 AM EDT / 11:00 AM BST |
| Event Duration | October 9 - November 1, 2025 |
| Main Collaborations | Scooby-Doo, Jason Voorhees, Ghostface, Doja Cat |
| Update Version | v37.50 |
The countdown to Fortnitemares 2025 is finally here! Epic Games has confirmed that this year's Halloween event will be their most ambitious yet, featuring a two-part launch that began with the K-Pop Demon Hunters collaboration on October 2nd and culminates with the main Fortnitemares event on October 9th.
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Maintenance Begins: October 9th at 1:00 AM PDT / 4:00 AM EDT / 9:00 AM BST
Expected Duration: 1-2 hours (possibly longer due to major update size)
Servers Live: Approximately 3:00 AM PDT / 6:00 AM EDT / 11:00 AM BST
If you're already in a match when maintenance begins, don't worry! Epic Games allows players to finish their current games before servers go offline. However, you'll need to download the update before jumping back into the spooky action.
| Time Zone | Release Time |
|---|---|
| US (PDT) | October 9, 3:00 AM |
| US (EDT) | October 9, 6:00 AM |
| Central Europe (CET) | October 9, 12:00 PM |
| India (IST) | October 9, 3:30 PM |
| Japan (JST) | October 9, 7:00 PM |
| Australia (AEST) | October 9, 8:00 PM |
This year's event represents Fortnite's most diverse Halloween celebration yet, balancing family-friendly content with genuinely terrifying horror collaborations. The event features an unprecedented number of crossover partnerships, making it the largest collaboration event in recent Fortnite history.
Part 1: K-Pop Demon Hunters (October 2nd)
Part 2: Main Fortnitemares Event (October 9th)
Scooby-Doo Mystery Inc.
Horror Icons
Music & Entertainment
Gaming Crossovers
The Battle Royale map will receive its annual spooky makeover, with:
New Reload Map
Jason Voorhees Medallion
Mythic Ghostface Knife
Bonus Quest System
In a groundbreaking collaboration, pop superstar Doja Cat takes center stage as Fortnitemares 2025's main antagonist. Revealed on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Doja Cat's character "The Mother of Thorns" represents a new level of NPC boss design in Fortnite.
Fortnitemares 2025 officially begins on October 9th, 2025. Maintenance starts at 1:00 AM PDT / 4:00 AM EDT / 9:00 AM BST, with servers expected back online around 3:00 AM PDT / 6:00 AM EDT / 11:00 AM BST.
The event runs from October 9th until November 1st, 2025, giving players approximately three weeks to enjoy all the Halloween content and unlock exclusive rewards.
This year features the most collaborations ever, including Scooby-Doo (all five members), Jason Voorhees, Ghostface, Doja Cat as a boss, Art the Clown, The Grabber, and characters from R.E.P.O. and Poppy Playtime.
Yes! Expect new items like the Jason Voorhees medallion and mythic Ghostface knife, plus map transformations, a new Reload map, and special boss battles against Doja Cat's "Mother of Thorns" character.
The core Fortnitemares event is free for all players, though special collaboration skins and cosmetics will be available in the Item Shop for V-Bucks.
You can finish your current match, but you won't be able to start new ones until maintenance is complete and the update is installed.
Yes! Alongside the standard Battle Royale changes, expect special limited-time modes including the K-Pop Demon Hunters Horde Rush remix and other Halloween-themed game modes.
Fortnitemares 2025 represents Epic Games' most ambitious Halloween event yet, combining beloved family-friendly characters with genuinely terrifying horror icons. The two-part launch structure, unprecedented number of collaborations, and significant gameplay changes make this a can't-miss event for Fortnite players of all types.
Whether you're excited to team up with Scooby-Doo and the gang, face off against horror legends like Jason Voorhees and Ghostface, or challenge Doja Cat's Mother of Thorns, there's something for everyone in this year's spooktacular celebration.
Mark your calendars for October 9th, prepare for maintenance, and get ready for the biggest Fortnitemares event in Fortnite history. The nightmare begins soon, and you won't want to miss a moment of the action!