Fortnite South Park Collab Release Date, Countdown, & Expected Content

What to know

• Official release date is Friday, January 9, 2026
• Content is expected to unlock around the Fortnite item shop reset
• An in-lobby countdown may appear before launch
• Leaks suggest skins, a mini pass, and a mythic item

Epic Games has publicly teased the crossover, sharing a teaser image featuring Butters from South Park with the caption “Chaos, loading…”.

While Epic hasn’t released full patch notes yet, this teaser strongly confirms:

Fortnite South Park collab release countdown timer

Fortnite often activates an in-lobby countdown timer a day or two before major updates. If Epic follows its usual pattern, you may see a countdown clock appear on the main lobby screen as January 9 approaches.

Fortnite South Park collab release times

The official release date for the South Park collaboration in Fortnite is Friday, January 9, 2026. As with most major collaborations, the content is expected to go live alongside the weekly update and item shop reset.

If you’re tracking it closely, the most likely unlock window is:

• 7:00 PM ET (Jan 9)
• 4:00 PM PT (Jan 9)
• 12:00 AM GMT (Jan 10)
• 5:30 AM IST (Jan 10)

What to expect in Fortnite's South Park collab

Based on information from well-known Fortnite leakers and data miners, here’s what’s expected, though not yet officially detailed in patch notes.

Skins and cosmetics

Several South Park characters are rumored to arrive as Fortnite outfits, likely scaled or stylized (possibly mech-style) to match Fortnite’s proportions.

Expected characters include:

• Stan Marsh
• Kyle Broflovski
• Eric Cartman
• Kenny McCormick
• Butters

Additional themed back blings, pickaxes, and emotes are also likely.

Mini battle pass

A South Park mini event pass is rumored, similar to past crossover passes. This would be separate from the main seasonal battle pass and feature unlockable cosmetics tied to the collab.

Mythic item

Leaks point to a “Stick of Truth” Mythic item, inspired by South Park: The Stick of Truth. Early reports suggest it may:

• Go beyond raw damage
• Potentially interact with storm mechanics or match conditions

Map and gameplay changes

Possible time-limited additions include:

• A Rift Anomaly titled “Everyone Kills Kenny”
• A special boss NPC tied to the event

This collaboration looks set to lean heavily into South Park’s chaotic humor while still fitting Fortnite’s live-service structure. Between the confirmed teaser, the scale of the rumored cosmetics, and the possibility of limited-time gameplay elements, this event feels more substantial than a simple item shop drop.

If Epic follows through on the leaked mini pass and mythic item, you can expect the crossover to influence matches—not just your locker—for at least part of the update cycle. Once the January 9 update is live, the full scope of the collaboration should be clear, including how long the content sticks around and whether additional surprises roll out after launch.