Fortnite x Squid Game collaboration explained, major character skin release date revealed

Epic Games recently announced a Fortnite x Squid Game collaboration, bringing characters and items from the globally acclaimed Korean TV series to the battle royale title. Apart from a host of UEFN experiences, the developers have now teased the arrival of a major character as an in-game cosmetic.

Here's everything you need to know about the Fortnite x Squid Game collaboration and the addition of the popular character skin.

Fortnite x Squid Game collaboration expands and reveals major character as upcoming Outfit

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Epic Games announced a Fortnite x Squid Game collaboration in June, paving the way for a series of partnerships with the popular Korean series. Initially, this featured the introduction of assets and characters from the show, allowing UEFN creators to craft custom experiences within the game's universe.

The much-awaited collaboration went live in August, offering players numerous exciting UEFN maps and experiences where they could participate in interactive challenges. Apart from NPCs and bosses based on the show, it also introduced signature items and weapons, such as the Ddakji and Flying Stone.

The Fortnite x Squid Game introduced an array of experiences in the game (Image via Epic Games)

Now, Epic Games has announced that the Frontman, one of the most popular antagonists from the show, will arrive as an Outfit as part of the Fortnite x Squid Game collaboration on August 26, 2026. The developers teased a short clip on social media platforms, showing off the character hidden in the iconic mask.

Apart from the outfit, players can also expect related cosmetics and items such as Back Blings, Pickaxes, and Wraps to make their way to the Fortnite Item Shop. While there is no confirmation on the prices of the cosmetics, gamers should be able to buy individual items or get them as part of a bundle.

The collaboration introduced many iconic NPCs, characters, and weapons from the show (Image via Epic Games)

The Fortnite x Squid Game collaboration has become massively popular among players, with experiences such as Island Escape by Epic Labs (5127-5736-9581) and ONE OF US SQUID GAME by popular Fortnite SypherPK (8561-3079-3752) topping charts.

The arrival of the iconic Korean show in Fortnite opens a major door, paving the way for future collaborations with other shows and films from the Korean industry.

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