Fortnitemares 2026 Leaks: Ghostface and Art the Clown Skins Revealed
Dataminers have leaked the highly anticipated horror crossover skins for Fortnitemares 2026, featuring Scream’s Ghostface and Terrifier’s Art the Clown.
The Spooky Season Leaks Begin
Epic Games always tries to keep its Halloween plans under wraps. But every October, dataminers find a way to spoil the surprise. This year is no different. Reliable Fortnite leakers have just dropped a massive wave of files pointing to some of the most requested horror icons in cinema history. If these leaks hold up, Fortnitemares 2026 is going to be a bloodbath for players’ V-Bucks balances.
According to prominent community insiders like HYPEX and ShiinaBR, the annual spooky event will feature major crossovers. The headliners? Ghostface from Scream and Art the Clown from the ultra-gory Terrifier franchise. It is a massive coup for Epic, especially considering how protective horror film studios can be with their intellectual property.
Scream and Terrifier Join the Battle Royale
Ghostface Gets His Call
Let’s talk about the Ghostface skin first. Rumors of a Scream crossover have circulated for years. Now, it looks like it is finally happening. The leaked assets suggest the skin will come with multiple style options. Players can choose between the classic clean white mask, a decayed version, and even a metallic variant. Dataminers also found a “Wassup” emote, a direct nod to the iconic scene from Scary Movie, which parodied the original film. The pickaxe is, unsurprisingly, a blood-stained kitchen knife. For the back bling, players can expect a vintage rotary telephone that rings when you get an elimination.
Art the Clown Brings the Terror
Then there is Art the Clown. This inclusion might surprise some parents, given how intensely violent the Terrifier films are. However, Fortnite has steadily pushed the boundaries of its Teen rating over the last few years, previously introducing characters like Michael Myers and Leatherface. Art’s design in the game files appears remarkably faithful. He has his signature black-and-white clown suit, trash-bag cape, and a tiny horn emote that actually squeaks when activated. His harvesting tool is reportedly a rusty hacksaw.
Original Fortnitemares Designs and Map Changes
It is not just about movie licenses, though. The leak reveals that Epic is bringing back some of its own classic spooky characters with fresh redesigns. We are getting a new, corrupted version of Peely called “Rotten Peely,” alongside a gothic, shadow-infused update for the popular Evie skin. There are also rumors of a new vampire hunter outfit that players can unlock by completing free in-game challenges.
Epic Games has not confirmed any of these leaks yet. They never do. But the community is already celebrating on social media. “I’ve been waiting for Ghostface since Chapter 2,” wrote one fan on X. “The fact that we are getting Art the Clown in the same update is insane. Epic is taking all my money this month.” Others are speculating about potential hidden skins that haven’t been decrypted yet, hinting that a surprise third collaborator might be waiting in the wings.
Beyond the cosmetics, the leaks also give us a glimpse of what to expect on the battle royale island. The map is set to undergo a dark transformation:
- A thick, purple fog will roll across the fields, reducing visibility in certain areas.
- Several points of interest will get spooky makeovers.
- The central plaza is turning into a dilapidated carnival, which fits the Art the Clown theme perfectly.
- Haunted chests will replace normal chests in these areas, dropping rare loot but occasionally jumpscaring the player when opened.
The Return of Horde Rush
Gamers can also expect the return of the Horde Rush game mode. This co-op mode challenges players to team up and fight off waves of Cube Monsters. This year’s version apparently includes a brand-new boss fight against a towering, shadow-infused version of the Ageless Champion. Some leaked files also point to the return of the Witch Broom mythic and the Pumpkin Launcher, both staple items that fans love to use during the holiday season.
Fortnitemares 2026 is expected to kick off around October 13. Epic usually launches these events on a Tuesday, giving players about three weeks to enjoy the horror-themed content before November rolls around. Keep your eyes peeled and your V-Bucks ready. It looks like it is going to be a wild ride.
