Disney Villains Coming to Fortnite in Leaked Fortnitemares Update
Leaked Fortnitemares cosmetics reveal classic Disney Villains Maleficent, Hades, and Captain Hook are coming to Fortnite.
Fortnite is about to get a lot more wicked. Epic Games is preparing for its highly anticipated Fortnitemares event, and a massive new leak has revealed that some of Disney’s most iconic bad guys are joining the battle royale roster.
According to reliable data miners and early promotional leaks, players will soon be able to cause chaos on the island as Maleficent, Hades, and Captain Hook. This crossover marks a major milestone. It is one of the first big results of Disney’s massive financial investment in Epic Games, and it brings a whole new flavor of nostalgia to the shooter.
The Iconic Trio Heading to the Island
While Fortnite has featured Disney-owned characters from Marvel and Star Wars for years, this is different. It is the first time classic, animated-era Disney Villains are getting the spotlight. The leaked cosmetic sets show that Epic did not skimp on the details.
First up is Maleficent, the Mistress of All Evil from the 1959 classic Sleeping Beauty. Her skin features her iconic horned headpiece and flowing, high-collared black robes. According to leakers, she will come with a staff that doubles as a harvesting tool, and her pet raven, Diablo, is expected to appear as a back bling.
Then there is Hades, the fast-talking lord of the Underworld from 1997’s Hercules. This is particularly interesting because Fortnite actually featured its own version of Hades during an ancient Greece-themed season. That version was a gritty, modern reimagining. The upcoming Disney version is pure nostalgia, complete with blue flame hair and a gray toga. It is exactly what fans of the animated movie wanted.
Rounding out the trio is Captain Hook from Peter Pan. He looks ready to cause trouble with his elegant red coat, feather-topped hat, and a literal hook for a hand. Rumors suggest his pickaxe will be a rapier, and he might even get a custom sword-fighting emote.
The Fruits of a Massive Partnership
This collab is not a random occurrence. Disney spent $1.5 billion to buy a stake in Epic Games, announcing a long-term plan to build a persistent digital universe connected to Fortnite. We knew Disney characters were coming, but few expected the focus to shift so heavily toward classic villains so soon.
Bringing these characters to life in a shooter requires some clever design. Epic has to make sure the characters fit the game’s standard hitboxes so gameplay remains fair. This means Maleficent and Hades might look slightly different in motion than they did in their original 2D films, but the leaked models show they retain their classic, menacing silhouettes.
When Can We Play as the Villains?
Epic Games has not announced an official release date, but the timing points directly to the annual Fortnitemares event. Historically, this spooky celebration begins in mid-to-late October. That means we will likely see these skins hit the item shop very soon.
Expect them to be sold individually or as part of a larger bundle. If past crossovers are any indication, single skins will probably cost around 1,500 to 2,000 V-Bucks. If you want the whole collection, you will want to start saving your virtual currency now. It is also highly likely that these skins will come with LEGO variants, allowing you to run around as a tiny, blocky version of Maleficent.
