Fortnitemares is an annual autumn event hosted by Epic Games to mark the Halloween season, bringing both spookiness and thematic skins that players enjoy.

For the past five years, Fortnite has provided festive experiences during the holiday, showcasing the evolution of the game through innovative seasonal events that synchronize with real-world holidays. The skins released during this time have varied in popularity, yet each is designed to capture the whimsical and eerie essence of the Halloween spirit. Below is a comprehensive list of all the Halloween-themed skins available in Fortnite over the years.

All Halloween Skins in Fortnite

With Fortnitemares, players are treated to an impressive variety of Halloween-themed skins each year. Here’s a recap of all the Halloween skins introduced in Fortnite during the Fortnitemares events.

Fortnitemares 2017

The inaugural Fortnitemares event took place shortly after the game’s launch, featuring two new skins that were more subtle due to Epic Games still solidifying its brand identity.

Skull Trooper

Skull Trooper emerged as one of Fortnite‘s most recognizable Halloween skins, depicting a character dressed in a traditional skeleton costume with a face painted to resemble a skull. Over the years, this skin saw new color variations.

Ghoul Trooper

This skin was released as a more zombie-inspired option, featuring a character with zombie makeup and tattered clothing. Like Skull Trooper, it received multiple variations in subsequent seasons.

Fortnitemares 2018

This was the first comprehensive Fortnitemares event, as Epic Games was positioned to unveil a plethora of new cosmetics in line with the Halloween theme.

Brainiac

Imagining what Jonesy would look like as a zombie, Brainiac portrayed a character resembling an actual zombie seeking brains. He had been a mainly harmless presence on the map until recently.

Bunnymoon

This whimsical skin features a bunny mask, corset, and twinkling lights, creating a unique Halloween character.

Hay Man and Straw Ops

Part of the Straw Stuffed set, these two creepy figures appear as animated scarecrows, with sinister expressions. They marked the first Halloween skins reintroduced leading up to Fortnitemares 2022.

Hollowhead

This skin draws on the legend of a headless rider, replacing his head with a jack-o’-lantern. Hollowhead embodies this classic tale with his dark cloak and attire.

Jack Gourdon

With a resemblance to a famous SNL character, Jack Gourdon brings a fun vibe to Halloween, contrasting with the more menacing Hollowhead.

Patch Patroller

Tasked with protecting pumpkins from mischievous teens, Patch Patroller ensures that none are harmed before they can be turned into jack-o’-lanterns.

Plague and Scourge

These plague doctor skins have been absent from the shop since early 2020, with fans eagerly awaiting their potential comeback after almost three years.

Skull Ranger

The female counterpart to Skull Trooper, Skull Ranger was introduced a year later, with various color options following suit.

Spooky Team Leader

Released the day after Halloween in 2018, this Halloween variant of Cuddle Team Leader continues to make appearances in various forms.

Fortnitemares 2019

For 2019, Epic Games enhanced the Fortnitemares event experience, teasing upcoming cosmetics and introducing a new jumpscare mechanic that challenged players.

Dead Ball Set

This set included iconic zombies used as jumpscares during the Fortnitemares event. Similar to the various Default sets, players could collect several individual undead soccer players from the shop.

Big Mouth

This character, noted for having an enormous mouth and fierce fangs, is a caricature that makes identification challenging due to the head-body blend.

Willow, Catrina, and Blacklight

From The Final Reckoning Pack, these three characters were introduced, featuring Willow with dark energy and a doll mask, Catrina in floral attire with a skull face, and Blacklight who glows through his skin and clothes.

Teef and Jawbreaker

Teef is a unique addition, sporting pink slime bursting from his jumpsuit, while Jawbreaker complements his look with her black headset, glasses, and tattoos.

Peely Bone

The Peely Bone skin showcases the unusual inner workings of the iconic banana character, much to fans’ amusement.

Delirium

Delirium appears to be a necromancer or sorcerer draped in a dark robe and horned mask, occasionally returning to the Item Shop.

Haze

A fallen angel or demon styled character, Haze has been promoted with the phrase «dark star on the rise,» and has seen several iterations since her introduction.

Hemlock

This potent witch character debuted in 2019, providing a fierce option for players wishing to embody a spellcaster look.

Fortnitemares 2020

Despite the pandemic limiting trick-or-treating opportunities, Epic Games ensured players could enjoy the Halloween spirit from home.

Ravina

Ravina is represented as a mystical being with pink wings and horns, leaning into the fantasy aesthetic.

Baba Yaga

Inspired by a Russian folklore character, Baba Yaga manifests as an elderly woman who resides in a hut with chicken legs, as depicted in her skin.

Patch and Punk

For fans of pumpkin imagery, Patch represents a pumpkin-headed figure dressed in an orange tracksuit embellished with flames.

The Good Doctor and Hyde

This skin was inspired by the classic story of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, with distinct variants representing each personality.

Headlock

Headlock appears to have a fascination with teeth, holding a bear trap and brandishing a pickaxe resembling a set of teeth.

Fortnitemares 2021

The full return of Fortnitemares in 2021 brought an array of chilling cosmetics from Epic Games.

Fallen Heroes Set

Recognizable to players of the Boundless set, these heroes were transformed into zombies for the Fortnitemares event, allowing fans to showcase their favorites in this undead form.

All-Hallow’s Steve and Tricksy

Steve and Tricksy are versatile skins with assorted styles, allowing players to exhibit their Halloween spirit through different suits, masks, and designs.

Curdle Scream Leader

This particularly creepy skin merges two beloved characters, creating a nightmarish figure that would impress even Dr. Frankenstein.

Frankenstein’s Monster

Celebrating classic horror, this skin is based on the infamous character from Universal Pictures, offering a nod to the 1931 film with a black-and-white variant available.

The Mummy

This character, wrapped in bandages, reflects the traditional Mummy from horror movies while searching for lost love on the island.

Graven

Graven takes on the appearance of a bird-like entity, draped in what resembles ancient Egyptian attire, complete with haunting markings.

Grisabelle

This skin offers a fierce and patchwork twist on the traditional Isabelle character, appealing to players looking for varied aesthetics.

Shadow Midas

This version of Midas has been transformed by purple energy, giving him a striking and formidable look.

Skeletara

While this skin has an eye-catching design, it may stand out starkly against the night landscape of the game, not to mention its accompanying bright blue pickaxe.

Sparkle Skull and Party Trooper

Initially introduced in 2020, Party Trooper was later joined by Sparkle Skull, both contributing to the exuberance of Halloween parties.

Fortnitemares 2022

Continuing the trend, 2022 introduced more frightening cosmetics, leveraging collaborations with iconic properties.

Ash Williams

Available on October 29, 2022, as part of the «Knowby Cabin Nightmare» set, this Epic skin features Ash Williams from the Evil Dead series and includes an emote and a chainsaw harvesting tool.

Abyss

This skin, launched on October 29, 2022, comes from the «Fear Response» set, complete with back bling and a pickaxe, exuding a menacing, omnipresent aura.

Bonejamin

Released on October 27, 2022, Bonejamin portrays an undead punk nerd adorned with casual gamer gear and styling.

Jack O’ Sassin

This standalone skin dropped on October 30, 2022, offering a classic black-and-white attire that encapsulates the spirit of Halloween.

Sinister Glare

Introduced on October 16, 2022, as part of the Hand of Malice set, this Rare skin can be purchased for 1,200 V-Bucks and comes with a complete accessory set.

Vivica Saint

Debuted on October 25, 2022, from the Saint Academy set, this Rare skin highlights stunning wings and intimidating style.

Fortnitemares 2023

In 2023, Epic Games raised the bar even higher, featuring a plethora of iconic skins, including wrapped characters like Seth, Bogstick, Phantom Meowscles, and Festival Phaedra.

Jack Skellington

This skin was released as part of «The Pumpkin King» set and features additional styles, back bling, and themed tools, making it a fan favorite.

Michael Myers

This skin arrived in 2023, tied to «The Shape» set and offering back bling, tools, and an emote, capturing the essence of the iconic horror franchise character.

Alan Wake

The skin for Alan Wake came out in October 2023, featuring back bling set in the context of the recently released Alan Wake 2.

Fortnitemares 2024

2024 brought an exciting blend of new character properties within Fortnite, including Leatherhead from The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, a Halloween version of Marshmello, and the eerie Billy puppet from SAW, now playable characters.

This year also included a collaborative feature with SAW, introducing an Explosive Mythic named «Boom Billy,» which would follow players and explode if not neutralized, accompanied by the iconic «Do you want to play a game?» dialogue.

Furthermore, 2024 also integrated elements from a Marvel season, allowing players to exchange health for random weapons or other bonuses at the Mephisto NPC server.

Fortnitemares 2025

The upcoming Fortnitemares in 2025 is poised to be one of the most significant yet, featuring a mix of beloved franchises from gaming and film, including Doja Cat as the Mother of Thorns, Jason Voorhees with his iconic machete, and Wednesday Addams, alongside Scooby-Doo and Ghost Face.

This year is shaping up to merge musical glamour with classic horror, promising an exciting blend of spooky and entertaining experiences for all players.