Epic Games is set to unleash another major pop culture crossover into its battle royale phenomenon, Fortnite. Hot on the heels of the wildly successful The Simpsons event, the developers have officially announced a collaboration with the iconic and irreverent animated series, South Park. The themed content is scheduled to go live next week, promising to shake up the island with its signature humour.
Release Date and Update Details
According to official posts on Fortnite's social media channels, the South Park collaboration will debut on January 9, 2026. This date coincides with the game's next major patch, the v39.20 update. The crossover is poised to be the central attraction for the post-Winterfest season, filling the game with a slew of themed cosmetics and gameplay changes.
Character Skins and Design Approach
One of the most anticipated aspects is the introduction of playable skins based on South Park's main quartet. Epic Games has creatively navigated the challenge of the characters' unique, short proportions by utilising their proven "Mech" design framework. This same technique was previously employed for crossovers with Rick and Morty and The Simpsons, ensuring the skins fit Fortnite's standard character hitboxes for fair gameplay.
The skins expected to hit the Item Shop are:
- Eric Cartman
- Stan Marsh
- Kyle Broflovski
- Kenny McCormick
Rumours suggest the Kenny McCormick skin may feature a special reactive element, paying homage to his infamous fate in the show. This feature, tentatively called a "Death" reactive, could see his outfit visually reset or break upon the player's elimination, mirroring the long-running gag from the series.
New Mythic Item: The Stick of Truth
The collaboration extends beyond cosmetics into core Battle Royale mechanics with the introduction of a powerful new Mythic item: The Stick of Truth. Based on early reports, this item will grant players the extraordinary ability to influence the behaviour of the storm. While exact mechanics are still under wraps, it is speculated that users might be able to temporarily push back the storm circle or even summon lightning strikes within it, adding a chaotic new layer to match strategy.
This major partnership marks another bold step for Fortnite's metaverse ambitions, blending South Park's satirical world with the game's dynamic playground. Players should stay tuned to Epic Games' official channels for final confirmations and additional details in the days leading up to the launch.
