What to Know
- Fortnite Festival Season 13 goes live with Update v39.40 on February 5, 2026.
- Chappell Roan is the featured Festival icon.
- New skins include Pink Pony Club variants and the Roan of Arc outfit, plus accessories, instruments, and emotes.
- Jam Tracks like Pink Pony Club and returning hits will be part of the experience.
When Fortnite rolls out Season 13 of its Festival mode, it’s doing so with one of the most anticipated music crossovers of the year: Chappell Roan. The pop artist best known for her vibrant style and hits like Pink Pony Club is stepping into the Fortnite universe as the next Festival headliner, bringing her energy to Battle Royale and Festival players alike on February 5, 2026.
This isn’t just a simple cosmetic drop. Fortnite Festival — Epic Games’ rhythm-centric experience within Fortnite — has become a platform for musical celebration, giving players music-themed gameplay, stage visuals, and collectible content tied to major artists. Roan joins a lineage of names that includes Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish, The Weeknd, and more as a featured icon.
What you’ll get in Chappel Roan’s bundle
Epic Games has revealed that the Fortnite x Chappell Roan collaboration includes:
- Multiple skins/cosmetics inspired by Roan’s tour looks and iconic performances.
- Jam Tracks — in-game versions of songs including Pink Pony Club, Good Luck, Babe!, HOT TO GO!, and The Giver.
- Instruments & accessories like keytar, microphone stands, and reactive Back Bling.
- Emotes & sidekicks, such as dance emotes and a Pink Pony Sidekick.
- Heartcore Music Pass, featuring exclusive unlockable content.
Some content will be available via the Music Pass, while others will be purchasable separately from the Item Shop — following Fortnite’s usual Festival rollout.
Chappell Roan Festival Content – Quick Glance
| Category | What to Expect |
|---|---|
| Main Skins | Pink Pony Club Outfit (with alternate red style), Roan of Arc Outfit |
| Instruments | Midwest Princess Keytar, Drumset, Microphone |
| Accessories | Pink Pony Star Back Bling (reactive), Sidekick |
| Emotes | Femininomenon traversal emote (and others) |
| Jam Tracks | Pink Pony Club, Good Luck, Babe!, HOT TO GO!, The Giver |
| Availability | Music Pass & Item Shop |
How the Fortnite S13 Festival Works
Fortnite Festival is a standalone seasonal mode within Fortnite that lets you experience music in interactive ways. Players can perform Jam Tracks using instruments, mash up songs on Jam Stages, and earn Festival-specific rewards by progressing through the Music Pass and completing challenges.
With Season 13, the Pink Pony Club theme transforms Festival maps and menus with Roan-inspired visuals and sound design, making each visit feel like a digital concert wrapped in Fortnite’s unique style.
When is it going on air?
The Season 13 update will go live after scheduled downtime on February 5, 2026, and times can vary by region. Players in North America and Europe will see the update early in the day, while others in Asia and Oceania will have it on local time later.
Once live, you’ll be able to access Festival playlists across Battle Royale, Creative, and other Fortnite modes — bringing Roan’s songs and items into multiple play styles.
What’s next for Fortnite S13
This collaboration marks a milestone: a mainstream artist who repeatedly asked for her own Fortnite skin now stars as the headliner of one of the game’s signature seasonal events. It’s a reflection of how Fortnite continues to bridge pop culture with interactive gaming experiences, giving players ways to engage with music and artists they love in new ways.
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