Epic Games has officially confirmed the South Park collaboration will arrive in Fortnite on January 9, 2026. It brings the iconic animated series’ humor and beloved characters to the battle royale island.Following the success of The Simpsons mini-season, this crossover will likely be one of Fortnite’s most ambitious animated collaborations. Accordingly, Epic Games is set to release multiple character skins, a sidekick, and more.Here are all the details that you need to know about the Fortnite x South Park collaboration.
Fortnite South Park release date and more
The Fortnite South Park collaboration launches on Thursday, January 9, 2026, and it coincides with the v39.20 update. According to leaks from prominent insiders like HYPEX and ShiinaBR, the collaboration will feature five character skins:
- Eric Cartman
- Stan Marsh
- Kyle Broflovski
- Kenny McCormick
- Butters Stotch
The skins will utilize mech suits to accommodate the characters and fit Fortnite’s standard hitboxes. This approach mirrors previous animated collaborations.
Towelie Sidekick
Towelie, who is the towel character from South Park, is going to the collaboration’s sidekick companion. Given Towelie’s explicit association in the show, his addition is a bit controversial. However, it is likely that the developers are going to sanitize the character’s depiction, so it will align with the game’s rating standards.
The Stick of Truth Mythic Item
The collaboration will introduce the Stick of Truth as a mythic-tier item. The exact functionality of the item is not known yet, but there are leakers who suggest that the item will be used to manipulate the storm mechanics in the game. With Fortnite connecting mythics to boss fights, there is a chance that the Stick of Truth could drop from a South Park-themed boss in the battle royale experience.
Fortnite South Park Mini-Pass and Pricing
Similar to The Simpsons and previous crossovers, the South Park collaboration will likely feature a Mini-Pass system offering both free and premium cosmetic rewards. Here are some estimates:
- Individual skins: Approximately 1,500 V-Bucks each
- Complete bundle: Estimated 3,000+ V-Bucks (discounted from individual purchases)
- Mini-Pass premium: Around 1,000 V-Bucks for additional rewards
Butters may be the premium reward tied to the event’s title “Born in Chaos,” referencing his alter-ego Professor Chaos.Beyond confirmed and rumored things, here are some other introductions that the fans speculate:
- Randy Marsh skin (fans’ most-requested character)
- “Oh my God, they killed Kenny!” emote or voice line
- South Park-themed weapons or consumables
- Map POI changes referencing iconic locations like South Park Elementary
This was all you needed to know about the upcoming Fortnite South Park collaboration.
